President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to take appropriate measures to improve access to foreign exchange for importation of raw materials and machines that are not available locally. Buhari stated this during an advocacy visit of the leadership of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), led by Mansur Ahmed, to the Presidential Villa Abuja, on Wednesday. The…
In order to make Christmas enjoyable to the people in the face of the COVID-19 induced economic hardships on many homes, JumokeCares Foundation, a non-governmental organisation has provided foodstuffs to over 500 families. The ‘Shop4Free’ food distribution was held in Agbado, Lagos state in furtherance of the NGO’s vision to provide welfare support, health, and…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 8,204 senior officers across the board nationwide. Mr Austine Braimo, the Commissioner, Representing the Media in the Commission, stated this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Braimo said that the approvals were granted at the commission’s 13th Plenary Meeting held on Monday and Tuesday…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are being integrated into national plans and policies in order to make the goals truly sustainable. Osinbajo stated this at the inauguration of the Review of B aseline Report and Realignment of the National Statistical System with SDGs 2020 on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him,…
…urges youths to embrace peace, avoid violence A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) has enjoined Nigerian youths to embrace peace and eschew acts that can lead to the disintegration of Nigeria, especially as the 2023 general elections approaches. YAF also kicked against violent agitations for the secession of Yorubaland or…
•Awards buses to four best performing CDAs at Community Day Celebration Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju Ahead of the yuletide, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday called on residents of the State to be cautious and take all necessary precautions to avoid any mishap relating to fire and security misfortune in the…
•LASG set to implement monthly tenancy on property occupancy, says Governor •Gov vows to eradicate land grabbing menace Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju In line with his administration’s commitment to bridge the housing deficit and create affordable accommodation for residents, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday commissioned and delivered 744 home units…
•Sanwo-Olu: ‘Regional Road, Lekki-Epe Expressway, healthcare top investment priorities’ Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju All statutory instruments that will facilitate the raising of N137.328 billion bond by Lagos State Government from the capital market to deliver key infrastructure in critical sectors of the economy are now met. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, presided over…
•Quiz winner hails Governor’s ‘laudable’ initiatives in education, human capital Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, yielded the seat of authority for Ms. Jemimah Marcus for a brief moment to step in as one-day Governor of Lagos State. The 17-year-old student of Angus Memorial Secondary School in Somolu, Lagos…
