Governance

Nigerians hopeful amid failed promises on lingering problems

• Experts seek deliberate actions to tackle FX crisis, insecurity, corporate failure• Workers demand timely closure of new minimum wage negotiation• Safety, infrastructure development, vessel building top maritime agenda• Telcos to reap from rising content consumption• Controversial USSD debt carried into 2024 Against the backdrop of tougher projections for the New Year, economists and allied professionals […]

Hamzat charges Nigerians to shun greed, imbibe integrity

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has called on Nigerians irrespective of class, tribe or religion to shun greed and maintain integrity in all sectors for the country to experience the growth and development everyone hopes for. Hamzat gave this advice on Saturday at the Opening Ceremony of the 36th Triennial National Conference […]

Prerogative Of Mercy: Sanwo-Olu Approves Release Of 246 Inmates.

…And Commuttal Of 39 Death Row Inmates To Life Imprisonment. Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy has approved the release of 246 inmates from various correctional facilities across the State and the commuttal of 39 inmates on death row to life imprisonment. The Governor signed the […]

Tinubu meets Lagos stakeholders,  hails Sanwo-Olu’s approach to governance

Nigeria is moving through phases of recovery, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Wednesday, noting that the difficulties currently facing the country is part of the pains of ongoing reforms to set the nation on the path of economic stability. The President said his resolve to address the contemporary challenges slowing down the nation’s growth […]

Badagry Legion officers under non-salary attack, hunger torment

Members of the Nigerian Legion Corps from Badagry are currently facing salary and appropriate welfare denials since June 2023. It was reliably gathered that many of the legioneers recruited over three years ago were not officially regularized or posted on any bit until June 2023. They remained loafing, attending meetings, parades, and back to their […]

‘Sanwo-Olu committed to officers’ professional development’

Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, has said that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is committed to fostering continuous learning and professional development of officers within the state’s public service. Ayantayo gave the assurance, yesterday, duringa two-day training programme, with the theme, “Key Stages in Environmental Impact Assessments,” held at the […]

Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians not to lose hope

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the state, particularly Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his Christmas message issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, implored Nigerians, especially Christians to embrace peace, harmony and […]

Tinubu’s wife launches elderly support scheme in Lagos

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday launched the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) poised to support vulnerable elderly citizens aged 65 and above in all 36 states of the federation during this festive period. Tinubu, at the maiden edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elders Support Scheme (RHIESS), in […]

NRC begins free train ride today

In line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced commencement of free train service on its entire passengers’ services from today, December 21 to January 4, 2024, both days inclusive. NRC in a statement signed by its management yesterday said passengers are advised to obtain their free tickets via the […]

Despite N9.56tr allocation in five years, 774 LGAs still underdeveloped

 State governments hijack funds, functions of local councils• Stakeholders seek scrap of joint account and allocation committee• ‘Why opposition parties are non-existent in grassroots’ Despite an increase in earnings in the last seven months of post-subsidy regime, and estimated allocation of N9.56 trillion from the federation account in the last five years, basic services in the […]

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