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World Food Day: Lagos puts Agricultural as  cornerstone of Lagos economy Sanwo-Olu  Lagos puts Agricultural as cornerstone of Lagos economy Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Wednesday his administration’s substantial investments in the agriculture sector, aiming to establish it as a cornerstone of the state’s economy. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2024 World Food Day celebration at the Police College in Ikeja, the governor emphasized the intentionality behind the state government’s agricultural policies. To align with these objectives, Sanwo-Olu revealed plans to rebrand the Ministry of Agriculture as the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems. This change…

Lizzy Gold @37: What differentiates her from others Lizzy Gold Lizzy Gold @37: What differentiates her from others Lizzy Gold @37: What differentiates her from others. Nollywood star and actress, former beauty queen Lizzy Gold Onuwaje turns 37 on 16, October, 24. Here are important facts about her: • Born on October 16, 1987. Elizabeth Onuwaje, popularly known as Lizzy Gold, was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, into an Itsekiri family. She celebrates her 37th birthday today. • A single mother Despite persistent rumours about her family life, Lizzy is a proud mother of two. She gave birth to…

LAMATA Shows Up with Fare Structure as Lagos Red Line Ready for Full Operations LAMATA Shows Up with Fare Structure as Lagos Red Line Ready for Full Operations LAMATA Shows Up with Fare Structure as Lagos Red Line Ready for Full Operations The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has revealed the fare structure for the Lagos Red Line, with full passenger operations scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The Red Line, a 27-kilometre rail project connecting Oyingbo in Lagos to Agbado in Ogun State, is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and offer commuters a faster and…

40,000 students have been reached with over N10bn loans — NELFUND 40,000 students have been reached with over N10bn loans — NELFUND According to NELFUND, 40000 students have been reached with over N10bn loans The management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said it has so far disbursed over N10 billion in loans to 40,000 students across the country. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this known during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television. He disclosed that 370,000 students have registered on the NELFUND portal, with 280,000 applying for loans. He added about 89,000 students…

Agbu Kefas of Taraba State:  Achievements and Imperatives of Interstate and International Travel Governor Agbu Kefas Agbu Kefas of Taraba State:  Achievements and Imperatives of Interstate and International Travel Achievements and Imperatives of Interstate and International Travel As the chief executive of Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth, development, and investment which is crucial for growth. One crucial aspect of this role is traveling outside the state’s jurisdiction to showcase Taraba’s abundant but little known potential and attract investors to grow the local economy. Traveling has allowed Governor Kefas to personally interact with…

Sanwo-Olu decides to give minimum wage of N85,000 monthly Babajide Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu decides to give minimum wage of N85,000 monthly Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiledd arrangements to raise the national minimum wage to N85,000 instead of N70,000 for workers in the state. Speaking during a live interview on Channels TV’s “One-On-One with Babajide Sanwo-Olu” on Wednesday evening, the governor confirmed the decision had already been discussed with labour unions. He explained that the higher wage reflects the state’s capacity to afford it and addresses the elevated cost of living in Lagos. He also hinted at the possibility of…

DJ Cuppy, Ready To Allow God Have His Way All Through Journey DJ Cuppy DJ Cuppy, Ready To Allow God Have His Way All Through Journey DJ Cuppy has expressed herself about how busy she has been on social media post, giving fans a hint into her current journey. The daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, DJ Cuppy revealed that her life is driven by a newfound sense of purpose and intention. In her post, she wrote, “Busy has always been my rhythm, but this new era of busy is different ✨ There’s purpose, intention, and I’m being selective with my…

Sanwo-Olu at the inauguration of Lagos Red Line rail ride for commercial operations Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (third right); Managing Director of LAMATA, Engr. (Mrs) Abimbola Akinajo (third left); Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa (second left); Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa (left) and others during the flag off of commercial operations of the Redline rail at the Oyingbo Terminal on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. Sanwo-Olu at the inauguration of Lagos Red Line rail ride for commercial operations. In a major milestone for the state’s transportation infrastructure, Lagos Governor Babajide…

Lagos Waterway needs expansion, BRT’s recovery from tyranny of mini buses, tricycles Babatunde Fashola Lagos Waterway needs expansion and BRT  recovery from tyranny of mini buses, tricycles. Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has urged the incumbent Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to prioritize the reclamation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and to expand the state’s waterway transport infrastructure. Fashola delivered his speech during the 2024 Lagos Physical Planning Summit held on Tuesday, where he spoke on the theme: “Rethinking Lagos: A New Vision for a Regional and Integrated Megacity.” Emphasizing the need for government intervention, Fashola highlighted…

Allen Onyema pleads for speedy reversal of multiple charges imposed on aviation sector Allen Onyema Allen Onyema pleads for speedy reversal of multiple charges imposed on aviation sector. Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has pleaded to the federal government to facilitate the removal of numerous charges imposed on players in the aviation sector. He made this appeal while addressing state house correspondents after a meeting with Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday in Abuja. He expressed confidence that the present administration would listen to the stakeholders’ demands. He had said that since the start…