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    The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce water taxis as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion and boost productivity through enhanced transportation on the state’s waterways. Managing Director of the Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFerry), Mr Ladi Balogun, revealed this during a press conference held Tuesday at the Falomo Jetty. According to Balogun, the initiative aligns with the State Government’s THEMES+ agenda on transportation and demonstrates its commitment to developing waterway infrastructure, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting sustainable transport options. “We want to maximise the use of our water resources, especially given the challenges in our road infrastructure,” he said. “Just like we have bus stops on land, we are developing what we call ‘water stops’, designated boarding points on the waterways.” He acknowledged public apprehension toward water travel and stressed the need to address it. “Many people would rather endure road t...

  Lagos, April 24, 2025 (NAN) Lagos State Government had fully sponsored the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for 56,134 final-year secondary school students at the cost of N1.5 billion. Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, Commissioner, Ministry of Basic Basic and Secondary Education, Lagos State, disclosed this on Thursday at the 2025 Lagos State Ministerial Press Briefing in Ikeja. The briefing was for the ministry to give account of its stewardship in the past one year, in commemoration of the second year of the second term in office, of the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. According to him, 17,575 students were successfully transferred from various public and private schools into the state’s Junior Secondary School II and Senior Secondary School I. Alli-Balogun said that 5,815 candidates applied for admission into the state’s model colleges/upgraded secondary schools. He said that after a rigorous selection process through an examination, 4,763 candidates who m...

  The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Yusuf Sununu, revealed this on Wednesday during a meeting with development partners, NGOs, and government officials in Abuja.   Sununu announced that the relaunch would take place to mark President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office.   He said the programme aims to combat child hunger and improve educational outcomes across the country.   Sununu highlighted the plan’s holistic design providing daily nutritious meals using locally sourced ingredients to support both children’s health and local farming communities.   He stressed the need for transparency, accountability, and collaboration to sustain the programme and ensure its long-term success.   “The initiative aims to benefit 10 million children and could increase school enrolment by 20 per cent and academic performance by 15 per cent by 2025,” he said.   The relaunch comes amid projections that over 30 million Nigerians may ...

  Screening  Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Kadri Hamzat have sponsored the compulsory medical screening for the state's intending pilgrims embarking on holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Layode. The gesture is in fulfilment of the governor's directive that every pilgrim going for the spiritual and tedious exercise from the state must be certified medically fit. Speaking during the flag off of the medical exercise in Badagry Local Government Secretariat, Ajarah, the commissioner said that Lagos State placed premium on the wellbeing of the pilgrims. He stated that the decision to bankroll the screening was to relieve them of the financial burden after paying the huge Hajj fare of N8,784, 085.59k in spite of the present harsh economic situation in the country. He said, "Mr governor and his deputy felt deeply concerned about the economic hardshi...

  The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has disclosed that the debut edition of Eko Flavours Junior, a dynamic and exciting culinary competition, will start next month, May. According to a statement issued by the co-CEOs of Culinara, Mrs. Olufunke Adu and Mrs. Jennifer Odufuwa, on Thursday, Eko Flavours Junior is designed to inspire, educate, and showcase the immense talent of young chefs across Lagos State. The statement stated that Eko Flavours Junior culinary competition being organised by the Lagos State Government in conjunction with Culinara, Nigeria’s leading culinary platform, will provide an engaging platform for school-aged children to explore the art of cooking, celebrate Nigeria’s rich food culture, and compete at the highest level for the coveted title of Eko Flavours Junior Champion. The statement reads in part: "Eko Flavours Junior is more than a competition; it’s an initiative designed to foster early culinary education a...

By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, April 16, 2025 (NAN) Inaugural Africa Day celebration, aimed to project a vibrant and authentic image of Africa to a global audience, is billed to hold in China in May. The Center for China-Africa Discourse Studies made this known on Wednesday in Lagos. The Communications Director of the centre, Queen Modestus, said in a statement that Africa Day in China was being spearheaded by Africans residing in China.   “In what is being described as the biggest celebration of Black culture in Asia, preparations are underway for the first-ever Africa Day celebration in China, scheduled to take place on May 23 at the Marriott Hotel in Beijing,” Modestus said. The director said that the celebration had the support of major African corporations. “The event will be hosted by Dr Joseph Olivier Mendo’o, Head of the African Youth Delegation in China and one of the 100 most influential people of African descent (2023).   “We don’t want to let the cat out of the bag, ...

    A socio-political NGO known as Mission 90 Million Congress (M90M) has mourned the passing away of the APC National Director of Administration,Hon. (Dr.) Abdulrauf Adekunle Adeniji, who was killed by kidnappers despite paying a N50 million ransom for his release.  In a release signed by the group's President, Comrade Sunday Lawrence Adebisi and circulated to journalists on Tuesday, described Adeniji as a respected administrator and grassroots politician from Ife Central, Osun State. "Adeniji was a respected administrator and grassroots politician. A man of integrity, leadership, and service", the statement said.  The statement also added that the deceased was a former Assistant Registrar at Obafemi Awolowo University and a former Chairman of Ife Local Government, who later rose to the position of Director, of Administration at the APC National Secretariat. The APC has also expressed profound sorrow over Adeniji's demise, mourning the loss of their Director of A...

  NAN Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged stakeholders in the energy sector to focus more on the sustainability and generation of 24 hours uninterrupted power supply for economic development. The governor said this at the maiden edition of the Lagos Energy Summit at Victoria Island on Tuesday. He said stressed the need for collaboration to ensure clean energy to drive growth of the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises. ” As professionals, as sector leaders, we all still need to roll up our sleeves and to be committed to that, we have to do it to also understand what role we need to play? “Who is the better person to handle a need and understand that we are working collaboratively and understand that this is the best way to collaborate about the future and create a system and a process of transparency, of working and of health and health accountable. “We need to build industrial growth. We need to enable all of our small businesses thrive. So, the amount of time and energ...

  Fair The Lagos State Government says that the 2025 edition of the Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair's income generator has surpassed 2024 edition which generated N1.3 billion. This was contained in a statement signed by Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture. Speaking on the success of the trade fair, he expressed satisfaction with the turnout of over 100,000 participants for the three days, as vendors made massive sales. Aregbe thanked Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the initiative of infusing entertainment into commerce, as the creative economy also boosted sales generation for participating brands "This is what Lagos is all about putting smiles on the faces of small and medium-scale entrepreneurs by supporting them and I want to specifically thank our Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for believing in this initiative. "The Lagos State Government was actively involved in ensuring the trade fair was successful as people from different part...

  The Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has reiterated its commitment to passengers' safety, enhanced connectivity, fleet modernisation and infrastructure development to reinforce its position as a foremost and trusted water transportation provider in Lagos State. The Managing Director of LAGFERRY - Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, made this known during a media chat on the heels of the boat fire incident. “In the aftermath of the incident, our priority was ensuring the well-being of affected passengers and crew members. Prompt medical attention was administered, with all medical expenses covered by our public transportation insurance policy. This swift intervention underscores our dedication to passenger safety and wellbeing. Safety measures and inspections have been reinforced across all our fleet and terminal to restate our commitment to safety on the waterways”. While informing that the Agency's unwavering commitment to Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) practices ...

Lagos, April 4, 2025 — The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, on Friday paid a collaborative visit to the Centre for Management Development (CMD) operational office in Shangisha, Lagos, as part of her ongoing engagement with institutions driving public sector capacity building. Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Walson-Jack who was represented by Mrs Fatima Mahmood, the Permanent Secretary, Career Management Office, emphasised the importance of inter-agency collaboration in building a unified, efficient, and future-ready civil service.  “This visit reflects our shared commitment to strengthening partnerships among institutions tasked with building the human capital of our public service,” she stated. The CMD, which has operated for over five decades, was lauded for its critical role in equipping public servants with essential skills amidst the evolving demands of governance and technology.  The Head of Service praised CBD's Direct...

  By Aderonke Ojediran   Lagos, April 2, 2025 (NAN) The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has reaffirmed its focus on using entertainment to drive trade, aiming for N5 billion in sales at the 2025 Lagos Tourism Fair.   This initiative is in collaboration with the Naija Brand Chick (NBC) trade fair.   Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, reaffirmed this in a statement on Tuesday.   The fair will take place from April 11 to 13 at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.   He stated that the government’s commitment to supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs is evident through various initiatives.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this marks the second time Lagos State is collaborating with the NBC brand.   “The essence of tourism lies in buying, selling, and landscape development while boosting the local economy and fostering cultural exchange....