27 h. ago 1,000 pupils for Lagos International Day for Sports – Commission

The Lagos State Sports Commission  has announced that over 1,000 students from selected primary and secondary schools across the state will participate in a three-day event to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Sports for Development and Peace. According to the Commission, the activities will include a debate, a competition, and an award ceremony, scheduled Read More

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33 h. ago NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden In Suitcase Walls, Arrests Two Brothers At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested two brothers, identified as John Abugu, and Kenneth Abugu, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. It was gathered that the suspects were caught with 5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the walls of their suitcases while attempting to board a flight to […] The post NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden In Suitcase Walls, Arrests Two Brothers At Lagos Airport appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Stakeholders push for gender inclusivity in finance, economic growth

By Chukwuma Umeorah Access Bank Plc, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Zambia’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, among other stakeholders, have reiterated the need for women to take ownership of their economic power and drive financial inclusion for sustainable prosperity.  Speaking at the Access Bank International Women’s Day Conference in Lagos, the stakeholders emphasised that […] The post Stakeholders push for gender inclusivity in finance, economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Access Bank, Stakeholders Champion Women’s Economic Inclusion

Access Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Zambia’s vice president, Mutale Nalumango, among other stakeholders, have reiterated the need for women to take ownership of their economic power and drive financial inclusion for sustainable prosperity. Speaking at the Access Bank International Women’s Day Conference held in Lagos, the stakeholders emphasised that gender inclusivity is […]

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4 d. ago Lokpobiri vows strong support for indigenous players in oil and gas

By Seyi Babalola During a facility tour of Caverton’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and Training Centre at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, emphasized the critical role of strong support services in the oil and gas sector, particularly as the industry navigates substantial divestment. This […] The post Lokpobiri vows strong support for indigenous players in oil and gas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Nab 4 Suspected ‘Yahoo’ Boys, 6 Cybercrime School Trainees In Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended four suspected over internet fraudsters, popularly called ‘Yahoo Boys’, and six other trainees of a cyberfraud academy in the Iju-Ishaga area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed the arrests to newsmen on Wednesday. He said, “During the […]

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5 d. ago 10 Arrested As Police Dismantle Internet Fraud Training Centre In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has identified and closed down an unlawful internet fraud training centre, commonly called a “Yahoo School,” in the Iju area of the state. In a statement released on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that four principal suspects and six trainees had been apprehended. He stated that one of […] The post 10 Arrested As Police Dismantle Internet Fraud Training Centre In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Failure in sustaining family businesses limits Africa’s growth – Aig

The co-founder of Tengen Family Office, Mr Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has warned about Africa’s economic future, stating that the continent’s failure to sustain family businesses across generations is a critical barrier to development. Aig-Imoukhuede said this at the Lagos Business School International Family Business Conference 2025, themed ‘Preparing the Next Generation for Stewardship: Building a Lasting Read More

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1 week ago African music stars in Lagos for AFRIMA’s Global Music Workshop

Creative industry professionals from around the world have converged on Lagos for the All Africa Music Awards’ Showbiz101 Global Workshop and Music Creation Camp, which is being organised by AFRIMA in partnership with BridgeAfric and UNESCO. Scheduled to take place from March 26-29, 2025, the event aims to train young creative and foster international collaborations, […] The post African music stars in Lagos for AFRIMA’s Global Music Workshop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Suspect Arrested With $578,000 At Lagos Airport Collapses In Court

A suspected businessman, identified as Okorie Sunday, who was arrested on 19, 3,2025 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State, with $578,000 in cash suddenly collapsed in court during his trial. It was gathered that Mr. Okorie appeared before the Federal High Court on Wednesday, where his trial had begun earlier in the […] The post Suspect Arrested With $578,000 At Lagos Airport Collapses In Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos, City of UK sign MoU for International Financial Centre development

The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of UK and the Foreign Commonwealth read more Lagos, City of UK sign MoU for International Financial Centre development

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1 week ago EFCC arraigns Okorie Sunday over $578,000 money laundering charge

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Okotie Eboh, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, arraigned a suspect, Okorie Sylvernus Sunday, arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with $578,000. According to the Head of Media […] The post EFCC arraigns Okorie Sunday over $578,000 money laundering charge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos, LIFC Sign Partner City Of UK To Build International Financial Centre

The Lagos State government, in partnership with EnterpriseNGR under the platform of the Lagos International Financial Council (LIFC), on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with City of UK and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for the development of an International Financial Centre in Lagos to drive economic growth. The signing of the […]

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1 week ago Four Bank Employees Arrested In Lagos For ₦270m International Fraud

The Lagos State Police Command has taken four bank employees into custody for allegedly participating in a complex fraud and money laundering operation that siphoned over £138,924 (more than ₦270 million) from international airline accounts. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests during a news briefing on Monday at the state police headquarters […] The post Four Bank Employees Arrested In Lagos For ₦270m International Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Delta Air Line apologises to maltreated Nigerian passenger, meets NCAA

Delta Air Lines has apologised to a Nigeria passenger delayed and also made to sleep over at the airport on an uncomfortable chair. The PUNCH had reported how a Nigeria passenger was delayed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, causing him to miss his connecting flight in Atlanta. Despite being rescheduled for another Read More

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2 w. ago Lagos, UK sign MoU to establish international financial centre

Tribune Online Lagos, UK sign MoU to establish international financial centre Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his remarks at the event, pledged his administration’s commitment to achieving the Lagos International Financial Centre, urging everyone’s support to make the vision a reality. Lagos, UK sign MoU to establish international financial centre Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NCAA faults Delta Air Lines delay, maltreatment of passenger

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has criticised Delta Air Lines for allegedly delaying a Nigerian passenger and subjecting them to poor treatment. The passenger was reportedly delayed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, causing them to miss a connecting flight in Atlanta. Despite being rescheduled for another flight with a nearly seven-hour wait, Read More

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2 w. ago EFCC Begins Investigation Of Lagos Suspect Arrested with $578,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into Okorie Sunday, who was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos with $578,000. Sunday was apprehended, after arriving from Johannesburg, South Africa. He initially declared $279,000 but a search revealed an additional $299,000 hidden in various packages. Authorities also found €100 and […] The post EFCC Begins Investigation Of Lagos Suspect Arrested with $578,000 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rugby School Nigeria to open Eko Atlantic City annex in September

The Rugby School Nigeria, has unveiled plans to open its newest international branch in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos newest annex read more Rugby School Nigeria to open Eko Atlantic City annex in September

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2 w. ago Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan

Tribune Online Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan Senator Teslim Folarin, the 2023 Oyo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a host of dignitaries to receive the late lawmaker’s body at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of Friday. Remains of former Oyo Assembly majority leader, Subair, buried in Ibadan Tribune Online

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