Lagos set aside $2m for Makoko redevelopment since 2021, unveils Water City project
The Lagos State Government has said the recent demolitions in Makoko were carried out as part of a broader safety, environmental and urban redevelopment policy, not as a targeted action…
FCTA clears two months wage award arrears, questions trail NLC protest
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) received their January salaries last Friday, alongside the payment of one month out of the five months’ arrears owed under the Wage…
Lagos plans helicopters, drones as Sanwo-Olu seeks security funding, defends Makoko demolition
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to individuals and corporate organisations to support the state government’s efforts to strengthen security through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF).…
Monday shutdown is economic sabotage, Soludo tells Onitsha traders
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has defended the ongoing one-week closure of the Onitsha Main Market, insisting that the action will remain in force until the directive is fully…
Wike blames politics, orders FCTA workers back to work after court ends strike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately resume duties, following a National Industrial Court ruling…
Lagos, MTN partner to transform Obalende under-bridge into Y’ELLO bus park
The Lagos State Government has announced a partnership with MTN Nigeria to redevelop the Obalende under-bridge into a modern transport facility to be known as the Y’ELLO Bus Park. Commissioner…
Soludo cracks down on sit-at-home, shuts Onitsha main market
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the immediate closure of the Onitsha Main Market for an initial period of one week following traders’ continued defiance of the state…
Tinubu visits Türkiye to deepen security, trade and investment cooperation
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation between both countries.…
Lagos to recover unpaid taxes through banks, employers, others under new law
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced plans to recover outstanding tax liabilities from defaulting taxpayers by engaging third parties, including banks, employers, tenants, debtors and business partners.…
In less than 24 hours: Tinubu withdraws Dakingari’s appointment as Ambassador to Turkey
The Presidency has withdrawn the posting of Usman Dakingari, a former governor of Kebbi State, as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Turkey, less than 24 hours after the announcement of ambassadorial postings.…