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– invites Attorney-General for interpretation of Supreme Court judgementThe Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday agreed to conduct another public hearing on a bill that seeks to review the Local Government Administration law of the state.The House also invited the Attorney-General of the State, Lawal Pedro, for an interpretation of the recent Supreme Court judgement on financial autonomy for local governments.The resolutions came at a sitting presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.Dr. Obasa said the review of the Local Government Administration law is not aimed at scrapping the LCDAs but to further strengthen…

Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has provided an explanation for its long-standing dedication to supporting Onitsha Ofala and other premium festivals in Nigeria.According to Mr. Tochukwu Okechukwu, Divisional Head for South at Globacom, the company recognizes the importance of culture in fostering national identity and uniting people around common values, customs, and history. He made this disclosure on Saturday at the 2024 Ofala Festival at Ime Obi in Onitsha, Anambra State.Speaking further on Globacom’s support of Ofala, Mr. Okechukwu said that the arts, crafts, festivals, and tourism are examples of cultural sectors that may boost the local economy, create jobs, generate income,…

As part of its ongoing commitment to continually empower the Nigerian media and enable it play the critical watchdog role in the society, Polaris Bank is organizing an open workshop for all classes of Journalist across the media spectrum as one of its critical CSR intervention meant to positively impact key stakeholders. The 2024 media workshop with the theme: “Integrating AI tools in Contemporary Media practices for Innovation and Excellence” falls within the Bank’s intervention programs under its Education/Capacity Building Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) pillar which deepens media relations, and contribute to the overall development of Nigeria’s media landscape.Scheduled to hold…

On July 11, 2024, Nonye Ayeni, ED/CEO at the Nigerian Export Promotion Council represented her supervising minister, Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, the honourable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment at the launch of HerAfCFTA in Lagos.In the speech she read at the august gathering of technocrats and entrepreneurs, Mrs. Ayeni said “It gives me great joy to join such a distinguished gathering in calling attention to two issues that are very dear to my heart – trade and female participation. I want to begin by thanking the UNDP for this laudable initiative and formal launch of #HerAfCFTA which is proceeding…

Let’s talk about weddings! Some of us daydream about picture-perfect ceremonies and save endless wedding-themed pictures on Pinterest, while others live in the moment until love swings by. From the romance to the glitz and glamour, elegance, and emotional moments that linger long after the vows are exchanged, weddings have a way of captivating us all. Regardless of our eagerness for weddings, one thing is certain – love, with all its unpredictability, never fails to intrigue us.This Sunday, GOtv customers get a front-row seat to the most talked-about drama series of the year, My Fairytale Wedding, premiering on Africa Magic…

Legendary comedian Gbenga Adeyinka is set to host the much-anticipated third edition of his comedy show, Laffmattazz: Lagos 3rd Coming, on November 17, 2024. The event will take place at the prestigious Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, promising an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment.The lineup features a mix of iconic comedians and musicians, including Omobaba No.1, Gandoki, Dr. Smile, Bash, Queen Salawa Abeni, Reminisce, and a host of surprise acts, with D’Banj headlining the show.Gbenga Adeyinka remarked, “Laffmattazz: Lagos 3rd Coming will be the biggest comedy show of the year! We’ve curated an incredible roster of iconic headliners,…

In a heartfelt gesture to support and motivate the dedicated workforce, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has officially approved an upward review of the transport allowance for all cadres of workers at the commission, recognising their hard work and commitment to the organisation’s mission.The commendable approval reflects her deep understanding of the challenges faced by staff and her kindheartedness to provide lasting solutions for the workforce.She said the gesture underscored her unwavering commitment to staff well-being, particularly in the face of the current economic situation.Amidst these challenges, the NIMC boss has shown remarkable…

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, is set to begin airing the highly anticipated sixth edition of InterswitchSPAK, the company’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and national science competition. The show, which celebrates Nigeria’s brightest young scientific minds, will premiere on Sunday, 20 October 2024. This year’s edition reinforces Interswitch’s unwavering commitment to advancing educational excellence and empowering Africa’s youth through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The competition will spotlight 81 top-performing students, meticulously selected from a pool of over 16,000 registered students across Nigeria, competing for a range of prestigious prizes. Each…

In celebration of World Food Day (WFD) on October 16, Olam Agri, a leading player in the food, feed and fibre sectors, has reinforced its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s food security by sponsoring a series of impactful events under the Eko World Food Day initiative, donated 800 food boxes to vulnerable communities, and commissioned boreholes to enhance access to clean water for key farming communities.Key activities to mark global World Food Day included the Eko Food Day initiative, sponsored by Olam Agri, highlighted the importance of increasing domestic food production and promoting healthy diets for Lagos State residents.  Other activities…

The Senate on Thursday passed for second reading, a bill sponsored by *Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA (Lagos East)*, titled, “The Factoring, Assignments and Receivables Financing Bill, 2024”, which seeks to create legal framework for protection of interests of creditors and debtors in order to promote the availability of capital and credit, and to facilitate domestic and international trade and for related matters.Senator Abiru, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, in his lead debate explained that the bill seeks to create an avenue where interest of contractual rights to payment of a monetary…