Nigeria, World Bank partner to register all land parcels, targeting $300 billion in untapped capital
Nigeria’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has partnered with the World Bank to tackle the country’s land registration issues, with over 90% of land currently untitled, tying up an…
NITDA launches N11 million digital innovation competition to tackle infrastructure challenges in Nigeria
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, a competition aimed at using technology and innovation to address Nigeria’s infrastructure challenges. With…
NANS demands reversal of Fintech’s N50 transfer levy
The Senate Clerk of the National Association of Nigerian Students, National Headquarters, Oladimeji Uthman, has called on economic managers to reverse the newly introduced electronic money charged by Fintechs. …
SMEDAN DG Urges States to Embrace FG’s N50bn Injection into Small Businesses
The Federal Government has demonstrated commitment to revitalising the nation’s economy by introducing small businesses to alternative sources of income and capacity-building through the injection of N50 billion into small-scale…
LAGOS GOVERNMENT INSPECTS HISTORIC PALACE OF OBA OF LAGOS, PLANS RESTORATION*
In a move to preserve the state's cultural heritage, the Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, led a team of senior officials from the National Museum…
VETERAN NOLLYWOOD ACTOR, OGA BELLO, PROPOSES INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION WITH LASHMA TO PROMOTE HEALTHCARE AWARENESS
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) was honored to receive veteran Nollywood actor, Mr. Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, at their office yesterday. During the visit, Oga…
Nigerian Army hands over suspected killer of FUNAAB student to police
Nigerian Army hands over suspected killer of FUNAAB student to police The 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has handed over 23-year-old, Ayomide Adeleye, the suspected murderer of a 300-level…
Nigerian brothers jailed in US for sextortion scam
Nigerian brothers jailed in US for sextortion scam Two brothers from Nigeria who targeted a 17-year-old in a sextortion scam have been sentenced to 17 years and six months…
NURTW Chieftain, Koko Zaria, Remanded In Prison Over Alleged Assault On Nollywood Actor
The incident occurred on June 5, 2024, at Idimu, Lagos, where Oyedepo and his associates allegedly attacked Adele, injuring him with a bottle. A Lagos Chief Magistrate’s Court has…
LAGOS STATE SET TO REVOLUTIONIZE TRANSPORTATION WITH GREEN LINE METRO
In a landmark move, the Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to develop…