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3,114 flout Lagos environmental laws, face music

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   3,114 flout Lagos environmental laws, fac  3,114 flout Lagos environmental laws, face music  3,114 flout Lagos environmental laws, face music News Conference in Lagos From left, Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr Omobolaji Gaji; Special Adviser on Environment, Mr Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu; Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab and Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Okotoso during the Lagos State Government Year 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing by the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources in Lagos Offenders   By Aderonke Ojediran   Lagos, May 3, 2024 (NAN) The Lagos State Government  says a total of 3114 people were arrested for flouting various environmental rules across the state in the last one year.   The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in Ikeja on Friday. He spoke during the ongoing 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the first year of Gov. Baba
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Gov. Oborewori tasks corps members on discipline, selflessness

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Discipline By Clara Egbogota Asaba, April 23, 2024 (NAN) Delta State Gov. Sheriff Oborewori has charged corp members posted to the state to be disciplined, honest and selfless to be more impactful. Oborewori gave the charge on Tuesday at the swearing in of Batch A stream II corps members, at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp, Issele-Uku. Oborewori was represented by Prof. Johnbull Tonukari, the state Commissioner for Higher Education. According to him, the orientation course was designed to instill leadership qualities such as perseverance, endurance, discipline and teamwork. “It will also help you to enhance interaction and harmonious co-existence with others of diverse backgrounds, devoid of socio-political, ethnic and religious differences. “At all times, endeavour to place yourself at the forefront of sincere and tireless commitment to achieve a more cohesive Nigeria where we are all our brothers’ keepers. “Delta State is peaceful and safe, but the state is
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Lagos Govt. to ease residents’ transportation with 2231 additional buses

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  The Ministry of Transportation’s press Ministerial Briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre Alausa Ikeja Transportation By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, April 23, 2024 (NAN) Lagos state Government has expressed its readiness to ease residents’ movement with the release of 2231 additional buses into the public transportation system. The Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this on Tuesday, during the 2024 Ministerial Briefing, held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. He reiterated the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration’s commitment to providing effective and affordable transportation facilities for residents of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2024 edition of the ministerial briefing began on Tuesday. It will run until May 29, with ministries giving account of their stewardship in the last one year of Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. Osiyemi said that the state government, in partnership w
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Gtext Homes Housing scheme has generated over 400 per cent ROI for investors - Farouq Usman

  By Oluwatope Lawanson Mr Farouq Usman, Chief Executive Officer, Gtext Homes, a Real Estate company in Nigeria, has disclosed that their housing scheme in Ibeju-Lekki has generated over 400 per cent Return On Investment (ROI) for investors. Usman stated this during the recent allocation at Jasper Smart City at Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos while urging prospective investors to key in their housing schemes in their respective estates.  He revealed that all Gtext lands had grown significantly because they had gone through the land banking phase of 3-5 years which gives a minimum of 300-500 per cent ROI.  Gtext Homes is one of Nigeria's growing luxury real estate company in Nigeria with commitment to delivering value.  The CEO further restated the brands commitment to deliver value for investors in Jasper Smart City Housing Scheme and Beryl Beach Front Estate, two of its growing properties in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos.    According to him, these properties are strategically positioned to help i
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FRSC sensitises articulated vehicles drivers on safety measures

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Sensitisation By Clara Egbogota Asaba, April 18, 2024 (NAN) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged articulated vehicles drivers to desist from carrying passengers in their trucks to reduce carnages on the highway. The Corps made the call on Thursday at the Oko Trailer Park in Asaba, during a sensitisation of articulated vehicles drivers on the dangers of carrying passengers with goods in their trucks. Corps Commander Ugochukwu Amechi, the Zonal Head of Operations, FRSC, Edo, said that the sensitisation on how to reduce carnages on the road was apt considering the number of casualties usually involved. “We have noticed that the road traffic crashes have reduced but the number of casualties, the number of those that die and those that are involved are on the increase. “It has distorted the whole indices because once crashes reduce, the number of casualties should also reduce, but this time, the crashes are reducing but then the deaths have increased. “We have noticed that o
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IT expert says early exposure to coding, programming improves creativity, problem-solving skills

IT expert says early exposure to coding, programming improves  creativity, problem-solving skills   Obiageri Clara   Advice By Clara Egbogota/08037794833   Asaba, April 15, 2024 (NAN) )Mrs Chinwe Ijeoma Founder, Coding for My Child urged parents to invest and ensure their children learn computer coding to improve their creativity and problem-solving skills.   Ijeoma said this on Monday at the Tech and Career Fest entitled “Evolving Technology” held in Asaba.   She said that learning basic computer coding and programming languages could help children and youths have a better understand of how the modern world works, and eventually shape the digital future.   “My advice is that no matter how small it is if you can give yourself an hour every week to learn programming languages starting from the basics it will go a long way.   “The youths need to come back to the point where they have a mindset to learn not just to make money because everything surrounding technology is about solving prob
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Ibadan: Gtext Lands unveil new estates, Urges Government To Ease Processing Of Titled Documents

  By Oluwatope Lawanson A Real Estate Expert, Ms. Martha Onsachi has urged the federal government and states across the country to ease the processing of titled documents for property owners. According to her, it will make real estate a more attractive investment option for Nigerians. Onsachi, the Chief Executive Officer of GText Land, a leading real estate company made the call during the allocation of plots to investors at the White House estate, Moniya and Beryl Golf estate, Ibadan, Oyo State. Onsachi described the process of getting a Certificate of Occupacy and other documents for landed property as being cumbersome. She, therefore, appealed to government to simplify the process of obtaining title documents to make real estate attractive and accessible to more Nigerians. "With the right documents, investors would not have to stress themselves going through the process of obtaining title documents for their landed properties. Speaking further, she disclosed that White Hous
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