Author: Friday Omosola

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, hosted its inaugural Lagos Waterfront Summit. The summit gathered government officials, private sector leaders, traditional rulers, and community representatives to address the pressing challenges facing the Lagos Lagoon. The summit, themed “Pressure on the Lagoon – The Lagos Experience,” focused on strategies for the sustainable management and protection of the state’s waterfront. READ ALSO: Lagos govt trains over 350 school evaluators to boost education standards In his keynote address, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu condemned illegal dredging and reckless reclamation activities. He announced that his administration would prosecute anyone found engaging in…

The Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and job creation at the 2025 Lagos State Job Fair, which drew over 5,000 young job seekers and more than 300 companies. The event, held during the week at the Blue Roof, Lagos Television in Agidingbi, was organised by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment. Representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, stated that the administration is dedicated to equipping the youth with the necessary skills and opportunities to succeed. READ ALSO: Lagos reaffirms commitment to malaria elimination, records 1% prevalence rate He described…

The Interim Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has begun the process of returning governance to a democratically elected government, six months after a state of emergency was declared by President Bola Tinubu. The transition process will commence with an inter-denominational thanksgiving service on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the Ecumenical Centre in Port Harcourt. READ ALSO: Ibas urges Rivers residents to take precautionary measures following nimet flood alert According to a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Lucky Worika, the event is expected to be attended by a wide range of state and…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has called on the Joint Tax Board (JTB) to establish an effective and equitable tax system in Nigeria, aligning with the recent National Tax Reforms passed by the National Assembly. Speaking at the 2025 JTB Strategic Retreat in Ikogosi-Ekiti, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing the reforms, which he says are crucial for economic growth and citizen welfare. Oyebanji commended President Bola Tinubu for initiating the “truly transformative” reforms, which he believes will help fulfil the social contract between the government and its citizens. READ ALSO: Oyebanji launches ‘Harvesting Hope Caravan,’ signs insurance policy…

The Ondo State Government has approved the transfer of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Teaching Hospital complex in Akure to the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). The decision, made during the State Executive Council meeting yesterday, follows the approval by President Bola Tinubu for FUTA to establish a College of Medicine and a Teaching Hospital. Banji Ajaka, the Commissioner for Health, stated that the Akure hospital will now be ceded to the Federal Government to serve as FUTA’s main medical sciences facility. READ ALSO: Ondo govt establishes committee for responsible agricultural land use This transfer includes all existing staff,…

President Bola Tinubu has launched a new initiative, “RenewHER”, aimed at tackling maternal mortality and improving women’s health across Nigeria. The programme, which the president described as a “national priority”, was unveiled at a gala event at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement posted on his X page on Friday, said his principal, Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented Tinubu at the programme. Tinubu emphasised that women’s health is critical to the nation’s development and serves as a true index of national welfare. READ ALSO: Tinubu reveals details of meeting with French President Macron He said the RenewHER…

Wale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, is urging African nations to take charge of their own destiny by building a robust, self-sufficient energy and financial infrastructure. During a recent fireside chat with Omar Yedder, Group Publisher and Managing Director of African Business, at the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF 2025) in Algeria, Tinubu laid out a vision for the continent’s future based on internal investment, stronger regional partnerships, and smart use of its natural resources. Reflecting on his own journey as an entrepreneur, Tinubu described business leadership as the art of overcoming obstacles. READ ALSO: NGX closes lower…

The Nigerian government’s 2025 budget, known as the “Budget of Restoration,” is on track to begin implementation by the end of September. This announcement was made by the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation (BoF), Tanimu Yakubu, during a recent forum in Abuja. The news comes after growing public concern over the delay in implementing the N54.99 trillion budget, which was passed into law nine months ago. READ ALSO: Borrowing is crucial to Nigeria’s development- Presidency At the third Quarter Ministerial Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement Forum, Yakubu emphasised that the budget’s success hinges on careful implementation and sound financial…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced the expansion of the administration’s start-up grant program, providing support to an additional 2,000 young people and women. The initiative, named the “Imole Business Empowerment Scheme 1.0,” provides beneficiaries with a Business Registration Certificate, a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal, and a start-up grant to help them launch their entrepreneurial ventures. Speaking at the grant presentation yesterday, Adeleke described the scheme as a demonstration of his government’s commitment to people-centred governance and inclusive development. READ ALSO: Osun APC accuses NULGE, Reuben Abati of partisanship in LG allocation crisis The programme is a collaboration between the…

The Federal Government, FG, has reversed its decision to impose a 5% excise tax on telecommunications services, a policy change that is expected to bring financial relief to over 171 million active mobile users. The tax, which would have applied to voice calls and data, had been a subject of widespread criticism from both the telecom industry and consumer advocacy groups. READ ALSO: FG launches data-driven literacy campaign to bridge digital divide The reversal was announced by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida. He stated that President Bola Tinubu directed the removal of the tax…