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The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called for a radical shift towards a circular economy and clean energy, to address the pressing environmental and resource challenges facing the West African region.He made this call on Tuesday, at the 2024 West African Clean Energy and Environment Trade Fair and Conference, held at Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.Speaking on the theme, “Sustainability Showcase; Stimulating Green Economy Investments, Gbadegesin emphasised the importance of embracing circular economy and clean energy, to shape a sustainable future for West Africa, stressing that the two…

…as Abiodun praises Tinubu for prompt intervention Motorists plying the busy Lagos-Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode road would soon heave a sigh of relief as palliative work will begin on the failed portions of the road next week Monday.The palliative work on the road is expected to be completed in the second week of December this year as Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun commended Presodent Bola Tinubu for swift response.Speaking after inspecting the failed portion of the road in Sagamu, Minister of Works, Mr. Dave Dr. Umahi lamented the deplorable condition of the road, which has caused untold hardship to motorists. He stated that…

The decision by Starlink to unilaterally review its subscription packages upwards did not receive the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The action of the company is in contravention of Sections 108 and 111 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), 2003, and Starlink’s Licence Conditions regarding tariffs. The Commission commenced pre-enforcement action on the licensee on the 3rd of October, 2024.

L – R: Winner, Miss Iremide Ogunyemi of The Ambassadors’ College, Ota, Ogun State; and Executive Director, South Business, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo; at the prize presentation ceremony of the Fidelity Bank-organised Read2Lead Writing Competition held in Lagos recently.A student of The Ambassadors’ College, Ota, Ogun State, Miss Iremide Ogunyemi, has won N2 million cash, a publishing deal worth N2 million and another N2 million to upgrade her school’s library after emerging the star prize winner of the inaugural edition of the Fidelity Bank organized Read2Lead writing competition. This was disclosed at the competition’s prize presentation event held…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has asked suspended chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon, and his lawyer, Dr. Abdul Mahmud, to recognise the place of law rather than sentiments and emotions as guiding principles of legislative practices in Lagos State. The advice by the Assembly on Tuesday was in response to the purported reaction of the duo to the suspension of the council chairman by the House on Monday at plenary. The House, in the reaction signed by Hon. Stephen Ogundipe,chairman, Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, further advised Jelili against ascribing self-made meanings to the laws…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) appears to have been compromised following confirmed reports that suspects remanded for the murder of Idowu Keshinro, a local government staffer have been freely using their phones.The suspects, Mukaila Olalekan Salau AKA Actor, Abubakar Sulaiman AKA Miyaki, who are notorious land grabbers have been threatening witnesses right from the prison through their phones.According to confirmed reports, they have been recording videos and sending it out there, boasting that their boys are going to kill witnesses that will be coming to court.Recall that both of them were arrested for the murder of Idowu Keshinro, a security…

The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Program has awarded millions of Naira to students in primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the state.The program is an initiative of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his family, established in memory of their son Gbemiga, who passed away on October 7, 2017.During the second edition of the program, held at Christ Apostolic Grammar School in Iperu-Remo, ₦39,750,000 was awarded to 159 beneficiaries from nine tertiary institutions in the state.Additionally, the foundation provided ₦14,700,000 to 294 primary school pupils and ₦36,600,000 to 366 secondary school students across the local government areas…

Barely 48 hours after he announced planned construction of certain roads and schools in Ikorodu, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA on Monday inspected the SAIL Innovation Lab and Sport Centre which is currently under construction at Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. The impressive facility is being built on a sprawling 6,000 square metre prime land, along the road leading to the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Ibeju-Lekki. The 350 seater capacity sport facility, consists of standard football pitch , with a basketball court and indoor games (Table tennis and Snooker), changing room facility and…

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday handed down an indefinite suspension to the chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon. The suspension is with immediate effect.Sitting at plenary, the lawmakers resolved that the vice chairman of the council, Mr. Akinpelu Johnson, should take over the running of its affairs.The House further instructed the management of the council, including the manager and treasurer, to recognise the authority of the vice chairman and accord him all the support to make him work effectively.The chairman was suspended in a unanimous vote by the lawmakers over an alleged non-compliance, defiance…

The Platform for Educators and Private Owners of Schools (PEPSO) joined the global community to celebrate International Teachers’ Day with a series of grand events. The organization honored its dedicated teachers with a variety of activities including a march-past, games like “Pick the Balls,” and lively dance performances.During her address to the teachers, Dr. Comfort Otegbeye, National President of PEPSO, Lagos State Chapter, emphasized the pivotal role of education in shaping the world. “Education is the bedrock of the world. We are changemakers, and we are here to explore and transform the world,” she declared. Dr. Otegbeye encouraged teachers within…