Northern Group Reject Relocation Of CBN ‘Key Departments’ To Lagos, Says It Would Marginalise The North
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has berated the reported moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to relocate its major departments from the Abuja headquarters to the former headquarters in Lagos. NEF while expressing its opposition to the move,…
CBN In Decongestion Action, Moves Department To Lagos
The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN has concluded plans to transfer some of its departments to Lagos State. The apex bank made this known in an Internal memo on Saturday. An CBN official said the move was to decongest the bank’s head office. “What is…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Unveils Inaugural Children’s Book, ‘Mama’s Sleeping Scarf’, at ‘Christmas Magic with Chimamanda’ Event in Lagos
Prominent author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie introduced her highly anticipated debut children’s book, ‘Mama’s Sleeping Scarf’, at a mesmerizing event tagged ‘Christmas Magic with Chimamanda’ held at Alliance Française in…
Federal Government Announces Planned Closure of Third Mainland Bridge for Emergency Repairs
The Federal Government has announced the planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge, starting from 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. The closure, which was announced by the Federal Controller of Works,…
United States Consul General Expects Surge in Foreign Direct Investments as Lagos Free Zone Attracts American Businesses
With the Lagos Free Zone being strategically located at the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Stevens highlighted its potential to serve as a hub for American businesses looking to expand into the West African region. During the tour, Stevens and his…
Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Rail to Increase Daily Train Trips from Two to Six, Bringing Relief to Passengers
Passengers traveling between Lagos and Ibadan can soon expect smoother and more frequent journeys as the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announces plans to increase daily train trips on the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail. This move, which aims to…
Lagos Loses Whopping N4 Trillion Yearly Due to Perennial Traffic Congestion, Says Report
A recent report conducted by the reputable Danne Institute for Research has revealed that the nation’s commercial capital, Lagos, suffers a staggering annual loss of N4 trillion ($9.9 billion) due to perennial traffic congestion. The findings of…
Apapa Gridlock: Truckers Defy Sanwo-Olu’s Directive, Return, and Block Road
Lagos, Nigeria – Despite Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive urging truck drivers to vacate the Oshodi-Apapa expressway, they have blatantly disregarded the order, leading to a complete shutdown of the road and causing immense…
Unparalleled Fashion Takes Centre Stage at GTCO Fashion Weekend in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria – The city of Lagos, known for its vibrant fashion scene, was abuzz with excitement over the weekend as the highly anticipated GTCO Fashion Weekend took place. The two-day event, which showcased the latest fashion, beauty, and…
Lagos State Government Reports Increase in Husbands Beaten by Wives in the Last Year
In a shocking revelation, the Lagos State Government has announced that at least 340 husbands have been subjected to physical violence by their wives over the course of the last year. The Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA)…