Tag: #Lagos
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LAGOS TRAINS 1,000+ STUDENTS ON EMERGENCY HOTLINES
Students in Agege are learning how to save lives with just one call. The Lagos State Government has trained over 1,000 students on how to properly use emergency toll-free lines 767 and 112 as part of efforts to boost public safety awareness. The sensitisation programme, organised by the Lagos State Command and Control Centre, took…
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NIGERIAN ARMY PRIORITISES TRAINING AND WELFARE TO STEM MEDICAL BRAIN DRAIN
The Nigerian Army says it is stepping up training, welfare, and salary reforms to stop the exit of its medical experts and strengthen military healthcare delivery. Brig.-Gen. Innocent Enwuchola, Commander Corps of Medical (CCM) of the Nigerian Army Medical Corps, says the military is prioritising staff welfare and capacity building to curb brain drain within…
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WORLD MATHS DAY: GROUP TRAINS NIGERIAN STUDENTS FOR GLOBAL COMPETITION
A Lagos-based education initiative is pushing Nigerian students onto the global stage, using World Maths Day to build future problem-solvers in science and technology. A consulting firm, Global Learning Advancement Network Consulting, is training students across Nigeria to compete internationally in mathematics as part of activities marking World Maths Day. Speaking at Apostolic Faith Secondary…
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WOMEN GROUPS PUSH FOR SPECIAL SEATS BILL TO BOOST GENDER REPRESENTATION
Women leaders in Lagos are stepping up nationwide advocacy, calling on lawmakers to fast-track a bill they say will fix long-standing gender imbalance in politics. A coalition of women groups in Lagos has renewed calls for the passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill, urging the National Assembly to create more opportunities for women…
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LAGOS EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT TO TACKLE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Instead of reacting to abuse, Lagos is stepping in earlier—helping couples fix issues before they turn violent. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency is rolling out expanded professional relationship support services aimed at stopping domestic violence before it starts. The initiative offers confidential guidance for singles and couples—from dating and pre-marriage stages to…
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LAGOS COURTS GLOBAL INVESTORS TO TRANSFORM AGRICULTURE
With a booming food market and rising demand, Lagos is calling on global partners to help unlock the real value in agriculture—beyond the farm. The Lagos State Government is pushing for stronger agro-investment partnerships to drive growth across the food value chain, saying the real opportunity lies after harvest—not just in production. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,…
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NIGERIA EMERGES AS HUB FOR MODERN URBAN DESIGN — ITALIAN AMBASSADOR
From Lagos to Abuja, Nigeria’s fast-growing cities are catching global attention for innovation, design, and bold urban transformation. The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Roberto Mengoni, says Nigeria is fast becoming one of the world’s most dynamic urban environments, powered by rapid city growth, innovation, and expanding opportunities in architecture and design. Speaking at the inaugural…
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POLICE RECRUITMENT UNDER WATCH: DIG STORMS LAGOS FOR TRANSPARENCY CHECK
Top police boss insists on fairness as recruitment screening continues in Lagos. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Taiwo Lakanu, has visited the Lagos State Police Command to monitor the ongoing recruitment process and ensure transparency. Lakanu, who also represents the South-West in the Police Service Commission, was received in Ikeja by the Commissioner of Police,…
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LASTMA RESCUES MOTHER, SON AS LEXUS SUV FLIPS THREE TIMES IN LAGOS
Quick intervention by traffic officials prevented tragedy after a terrifying crash along the busy LASU–Isheri Expressway. Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have rescued a mother and her son after their Lexus SUV overturned multiple times near the NYSC Bus Stop on the LASU–Isheri Expressway. According to LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki,…
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MAKOKO MAKEOVER: LASG SAYS SAFETY, NOT EVICTIONS, DRIVES REGENERATION
Amid public debate, Lagos insists its urban renewal push is about saving lives, upgrading communities and following global best practice. The Lagos State Government has doubled down on its urban regeneration plans, saying projects in Makoko and other communities are guided first by safety of lives, constant engagement and international standards. At a press briefing…
