By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has stressed that effective physical planning is fundamental to building a safe, functional, and prosperous state. He made the remarks on Thursday during a ‘Fire Chat’ with the 2025/2026 Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) at the Office of the Deputy Governor,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as part of efforts to drive economic growth through technology and communications. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving the Governing Board of the NCC, led by its Chairman, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has met with a high-level delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria to reaffirm commitments to strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. The delegation was led by Mr. Zhou Hongyou, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, and included Mr….
By Ayomide Otitoju His Eminence, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ (C.C.C.) Worldwide and the C.C.C. UK Diocese, has recorded another legal victory following a ruling by the Bromley County Court in the United Kingdom. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, January 29, 2026, comes less than 48…
By Ayomide Otitoju Promasidor Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s dairy sector, reporting significant results through its alignment with the National Dairy Development Programme. The initiative has increased local milk production and improved access to affordable, high-quality dairy products nationwide. The company’s CEO, François Gillet, highlighted the impact of Promasidor’s investment in…
By Ayomide Otitoju As France edges closer to banning social media use for children under 15, the European Union is considering whether the bloc should adopt similar measures. The move follows Australia’s ban on social media for under-16s, which came into effect last year and is already facing legal challenges. Brussels is monitoring the policy’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of business mogul and Olori Omo Oba of Lagos, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, who died early Wednesday at the age of 93. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian naira has strengthened to a record high of about ₦1,400 to the US dollar at the official market, extending its appreciation streak during midweek trading on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira appreciated by 1.26 per cent…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to entrench mandatory health insurance with the formal investiture of the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs) Kemi Ogunyemi, as Enforcement Leads of the Lagos State Health Scheme Executive Order and ILERA EKO Champions….
