Category: State News

Kogi Freezes All State, Local Govt Accounts
November 24, 2023 No Responses

Kogi Freezes All State, Local Govt Accounts

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has ordered an immediate freezing of all the accounts of the state and local governments with immediate effect. This development is contained in a statement signed by the Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju...
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Edo, Delta, Ondo, Ekiti To Repurchase BEDC Shares
November 21, 2023 No Responses

Edo, Delta, Ondo, Ekiti To Repurchase BEDC Shares

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said plans are underway by Edo, Delta, Ekiti, and Ondo States, to buy back their shares from the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and reorganize the distribution company, providing a lasting solution...
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Obaseki Decries Persistent Inflation, Dollarization 0f Nigeria’s Economy
November 20, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Decries Persistent Inflation, Dollarization 0f Nigeria’s Economy

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has decried the surge in inflation and the dollarization of the nation’s economy. Obaseki spoke while delivering his keynote address at the Delta State Executive Retreat 2023 with the theme, “Delivering the M.O.R...
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Lagos Reiterates Ban On Street Begging
November 16, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Reiterates Ban On Street Begging

The Lagos State Government has restated that the ban on street begging or using babies to solicit alms on the street in any part of the State is still very much in force. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development,...
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Osun Budgets N273.9b For 2024
November 10, 2023 No Responses

Osun Budgets N273.9b For 2024

Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke on Thursday, presented N273.9 billion 2024 Appropriation bill to the state House of Assembly.  The Governor explained that the “Budget of Reconstruction and Recovery” is divided into a Recurrent Expenditu...
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Lagos Rallies Drainage Stakeholders For Secondary Drainage Masterplan
November 8, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Rallies Drainage Stakeholders For Secondary Drainage Masterplan

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday rallied experts in the drainage sector for inputs in the development of a Secondary Drainage Master plan for selected Local Governments as part of its efforts to reduce flooding issues in the State.  Addressing...
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NDDC Chairman Implores Niger Delta Stakeholders On Stronger Bonds
November 6, 2023 No Responses

NDDC Chairman Implores Niger Delta Stakeholders On Stronger Bonds

The Chairman designate of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, has urged Niger Delta stakeholders to forge stronger bonds and collaborate to pave way for a brighter future for the oil-rich region. Speaking during a reception in...
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Sanwo-Olu Pledges Support For Women-Owned Businesses  
November 3, 2023 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu Pledges Support For Women-Owned Businesses  

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has promised to give full support to women-owned/women-led businesses as part of measures to move them “to the next level where they can also compete favourably and secure public contracts which would...
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Lagos Shuts 34 Firms Over Tax Debts
November 1, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Shuts 34 Firms Over Tax Debts

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has closed down 34 corporate organizations for failing to remit Personal Income Taxes of their employees and for non-remittance of Consumption Taxes by operators in the hospitality sector to the Lagos State Gover...
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Lagos signs $1.35b Deal For Fourth Mainland Bridge, Others
November 1, 2023 No Responses

Lagos signs $1.35b Deal For Fourth Mainland Bridge, Others

The Lagos State Government has signed a partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Access Bank for an investment of $1.352 billion investment in long-term infrastructure projects in the state. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, wh...
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Lagos First Lady Flags Off HPV Vaccination For Young Girls
October 31, 2023 No Responses

Lagos First Lady Flags Off HPV Vaccination For Young Girls

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has encouraged parents and Lagos residents to ensure that their female children and wards are vaccinated with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for the protection of young girls from...
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Isale Eko Descendants Donates Medical Supplies To Commemorate Oba Akiolu’s 80th Birthday
October 30, 2023 No Responses

Isale Eko Descendants Donates Medical Supplies To Commemorate Oba Akiolu’s 80th Birthday

The Isale Eko Descendants’ Union (IDU) has extended warm congratulations to the esteemed Lagos community and beyond on the occasion of the 80th birthday of His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos. In a press ...
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Lagos Seeks Collaboration With Nigerian Mining, Geoscience Society
October 22, 2023 No Responses

Lagos Seeks Collaboration With Nigerian Mining, Geoscience Society

The Special Adviser on Mineral Resources, Engr. Abiola Olowu has urged the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society to join hands with the present administration in the State to advance the understanding and application of geology, geophysics and related discip...
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Sanwo-Olu Appoints New GM For LASEPA
October 17, 2023 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu Appoints New GM For LASEPA

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Dr. Babatunde Ajayi as the new General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) with effect from October 5, 2023. A statement signed by the Head...
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