Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to renew their commitment to regional integration, emphasizing the need for a prosperous, peaceful, and united West Africa. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the ECOWAS Parliamentary Seminar in Victoria Island, Lagos, …
Read More »Jandor: Why I can’t continue as member of PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate for Lagos 2023 governorship election, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) on Monday dumped the party alongside all his supporters. Jandor announced his decision to dump the PDP at a press conference at his office in Ikeja. The former PDP governorship candidate announced that he was …
Read More »LIRS Urges Taxpayers to Meet March 31 Deadline for Annual Tax Return Submission
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) reminds all individual taxpayers, including self-employed individuals, those in the informal sector, and employees under the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) scheme, to submit their Annual Tax Returns on or before March 31, 2025. This directive is in accordance with the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) …
Read More »MacFolly Hospitality to Build 100-Room Courtyard by Marriott in Lagos
After the huge success recorded with the iconic Lagos Marriott Hotel, MacFolly Hospitality Limited, the hospitality subsidiary of SIFAX Group, is set to add another hotel brand, Courtyard by Marriott, to its collections. The 100-room Courtyard by Marriott will be built next to the Lagos Marriott Hotel, which is located …
Read More »10 Mind-blowing key points from Meranda’s resignation Speech as Lagos Speaker
Hon. Mojisola Meranda officially resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday. Here a 10 key points from her speech. 1. Resignation to Resolve Leadership Crisis – Meranda stated that she made a personal sacrifice by stepping down to end the leadership crisis rocking the …
Read More »Gabriel Afolayan’s wife, Abisoye, pens emotional tribute on his birthday
Nollywood actor and singer Gabriel Afolayan has received emotional praise from his wife, Abisoye, as he marks another year. Taking to social media, Abisoye shared a beautiful photo of herself and her husband, accompanied by a touching tribute celebrating his love, fatherhood, and strength. She expressed gratitude for his presence …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI®: Output growth accelerates to fastest in just over a year
February data pointed to improved growth momentum in the Nigerian private sector. Rates of expansion in output, new orders and purchasing activity all quickened as demand picked up and inflationary pressures showed signs of moderating. That said, with costs continuing to rise sharply, some companies were reluctant to hire additional …
Read More »Abia To Start Recycling Waste Products
The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) will begin to recycle waste products in the state. This was disclosed on Monday by Ogbonnaya Okereke, the general manager ASEPA, during a press briefing, after the weekly executive meeting. “We are transiting from linear economy to circular economy in the area of …
Read More »Present 2025 budget in 48 hours, Rivers assembly tells Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Sim Fubara to present the 2025 budget for review. The directive was announced during Monday’s plenary session in Port Harcourt. On January 2nd, Governor Similanayi Fubara signed a N1.1 trillion 2025 budget into law after presenting it …
Read More »Wema Bank to Train and Empower 800,000 Nigerian Businesses
…Signs MOU with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Reinforcing its reputation as an institution committed to empowering SMEs, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has undertaken an initiative to empower 800,000 Nigerian Businesses; following its MOU Signing …
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