By Ayomide Otitoju Education District VI has held the 2025 edition of its annual Festival of Arts, Culture and Music, a celebration designed to promote cultural heritage and strengthen unity among Lagos State’s diverse communities. The event brought together students, teachers, cultural leaders and enthusiasts who showcased an array of performances reflecting Nigeria’s rich cultural…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Education District I team delivered an impressive outing at the 19th Head of Service (HOS) Cup Final, securing second place in a display marked by determination, teamwork and competitive spirit. The event was held recently at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos. Dr. Oyetola Olufunke Idowu, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a public advisory cautioning schools, educational institutions, and organized groups against making any payments for excursions on its transport infrastructure, including the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) services. In a statement on Thursday, the agency emphasized that it does not charge fees, levies,…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a bid to curb rising drug and substance abuse among young people, the Lagos State Interministerial Drug Abuse Control Committee (LSIDACC), in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Thursday launched a two-day youth education summit in Agege. The programme, held at the Oba Sanni Komolafe Youth Centre,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has placed education and healthcare at the centre of the state’s 2026 Budget Proposal, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving learning outcomes and expanding access to quality medical services. The budget earmarks ₦162.6 billion for recurrent expenditure and ₦595.3 billion for capital projects, with substantial investments…
Byn Ayomide Otitoju Digital cartels and algorithmic coordination took centre stage at the 10th Anniversary International Conference on “Antitrust Policy: Science, Practice, Education,” organised by FAS Russia in partnership with HSE University and the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre. Regulators from BRICS and EAEU countries, along with judges, researchers and industry experts, examined how…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), under Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has called for greater university autonomy in appointing vice chancellors while congratulating the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UniZik), Professor Ugochukwu Anyaehie, wishing him a successful tenure. The announcement was made during the 23rd ANSEC meeting held on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Following his landslide victory in the November 8 gubernatorial election, Anambra State Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has intensified efforts to accelerate development across the state, with a major boost to the education sector. The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), at its 22nd meeting held on November 12, 2025, at the Light House,…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a renewed push to support education and empower communities, Dangote Cement Plc, a leading Pan-African cement manufacturer, has donated multi-million-naira worth of learning materials to public schools in Lagos State. The initiative, part of the company’s annual educational empowerment programme, underscores its long-standing commitment to improving access to quality education and…
