By Olatunde Ajayi The Forum of the State Chairmen of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure full implementation of the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL). The Chairman of the forum, Comrade Abdul-Quadri Abdul-Salam, made the appeal during a news conference on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Ngozi Njoku A businessman, Robert Makolo, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for failing to produce a suspect he stood surety for in a case of defilement. Makolo had promised to produce the suspect, Paul, who is his brother in court by the adjourned date.Continue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele Some lawyers have expressed optimism that the virtual hearing method introduced by the Lagos State judiciary will speed up dispensation of justice in the state. They disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. They spoke against theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi Zenith Bank Plc. on Thursday expressed optimism that it would submit its 2023 full-year audited financial statement to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on or before April 30. The Company Secretary, Zenith Bank Plc., Mr Michael Otu, stated this in a notification sent to the NGX inContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Mr Victor Okhai, Founder, International Film and Broadcast Academy (IFBA), has urged youths in the country to learn skills to achieve self-sustainability. He said this would reduce the unemployment rate among the youth and develop the national economy as well as enhance self-reliance among them. Okhai saidContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, Chief Medical Director, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), says the institution will continue to partner public and private organisations to achieve its set goals. Adeyemo said this during a news conference on Monday in Lagos to mark his one year in office.Continue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to patronising local meter manufacturers in boosting local content development and fostering growth in the industrial sector. Mr Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, during a working visit to Momas Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Ltd. (MEMMCOL), gave the assuranceContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the Brazilian Descendants Arts and Culture Association (BDACA) is set to host the third Popo Aguda Easter Arts and Music Extravaganza. Mr Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture,Continue Reading
WASH By Adebola Adegoke/Mariam Akande The Lagos State Government, has unveiled its new Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) policy 2023, aimed at improving access to clean water and sanitation. The state government said that the policy was also in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Six. TheContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Infrastructure Report by Coronation Group, an African financial services, has highlighted private sector participation in funding of infrastructure projects as catalyst for economic growth and societal advancement. Aigbovbioise Aig-Imoukhuede, Managing Director of Coronation Asset Management, at the unveiling of the maiden edition of the report onContinue Reading
