Tag: #LagosState
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BRITISH SINGER LUCA ZUCCOTTI VISITS AFRIKA SHRINE, CELEBRATES FELA’S AFROBEATS LEGACY
British Afrobeats artiste Luca Zuccotti has visited the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos in homage to the late Afrobeats pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Photos and videos trending on social media showed Zuccotti touring the iconic shrine, and then meeting with Femi Kuti, Fela’s eldest son. The visit drew attention from music enthusiasts and industry watchers within…
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LASTMA RESCUES TRAPPED ACCIDENT VICTIMS ON LASU-ISHERI ROAD
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued three victims of a multiple-vehicle collision on LASU–Isheri Road. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Wednesday July 22 in Lagos. According to Bakare-Oki, preliminary findings indicated that the accident, which occurred at Iyanu School inward Igando, involved a…
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LAGOS ARRESTS WOMAN FOR DUMPING REFUSE IN DRAINAGE
The Lagos State Government has arrested a woman for allegedly dumping refuse into a drainage channel through her child in the Shomolu area of the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Monday July 13 in a post on his X handle. He identified the suspect as…
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PINEAPPLE FARMERS SEEK PROCESSING, EXPORTS TO REDUCE POST-HARVEST LOSSES
Pineapple farmers on Wednesday July 8 in Lagos, called for increased investment in processing facilities and export development. They said a significant proportion of harvested pineapples was lost before reaching consumers because of the fruit’s highly perishable nature and inadequate value-addition facilities. Mr Afolabi Odunlami, and Mrs Iyanu Falaye, both pineapple farmers, agreed that many…
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CVR : INEC URGES LAGOS RESIDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EXTENSION
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State, has urged eligible residents to take advantage of the two-week extension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Ayobami Salami, made this appeal in a statement signed by Mr Taiwo Gbadegesin, the commission’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity in…
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LAGOS HOSTS SOUTH-WEST WORKSHOP ON WOMEN AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Lagos State Government reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable social development at the South-West Pre-Council Technical Zonal Policy Sensitisation Workshop held on Thursday July 2. The workshop was organised by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation…
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LAGOS MOVES TO TACKLE ABANDONED BUILDINGS THROUGH COORDINATED ENFORCEMENT
The Lagos State Government says it is strengthening inter-agency collaboration to address the growing number of abandoned buildings across the state. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Mr Abdul-Hafis Toriola, said this in a statement issued by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the ministry, Mr Ganiu Lawal, on Wednesday July 1 in…
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TAX: LAGOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEEKS ONE-MONTH CIT FILING EXTENSION, WAIVER
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) to grant a one-month extension for the filing of Company Income Tax (CIT) returns. The appeal followed widespread technical glitches that occurred on the newly introduced Rev360 tax platform. Director General, LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, made the appeal on Wednesday…
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TRADIGITAL ART KEY TO NIGERIA’S GLOBAL CREATIVE LEADERSHIP – EXPERT
The Creative Director of Revolving Art Incubator (RAI), Jumoke Sanwo, during an interview in Lagos on Saturday June 27, said tradigital art can position Nigeria as a global leader in hybrid creative innovation while preserving its rich cultural heritage. She described tradigital art as the intersection of archival materials, traditional practices and digital technologies. The…
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LAGOS, OGUN POLICE RESCUE 5 KIDNAP VICTIMS, KILL KIDNAPPERS IN OPERATION “KOSAYE”
A joint security operation between the Ogun and Lagos State Police Commands has resulted in the rescue of five kidnapped victims, the killing of four suspected kidnappers, and the arrest of 4 others in Ogun state. The rescue took place in a forest around Ogbere, along the J4 corridor of the Sagamu-Benin Expressway. The Commissioners…
