54 m. ago Rent Hike: Lagos Assembly seek full implementation of 2015 tenancy law

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to enforce the full read more Rent Hike: Lagos Assembly seek full implementation of 2015 tenancy law

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2 h. ago Court Reinstates Obasa As Lagos Assembly Speaker, Declares Impeachment Illegal

A Lagos High Court has reversed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, ruling that the process leading to his removal was unconstitutional and invalid. The decision was handed down on Wednesday by Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, who nullified the Assembly’s session of January 13, 2025, during which Obasa […] The post Court Reinstates Obasa As Lagos Assembly Speaker, Declares Impeachment Illegal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Bauchi Govt Commits N872m To Improve Primary Health Services

  Bauchi State Government has reinforced its commitment to primary healthcare with the approval of N872.3 million as counterpart funding for the state’s Primary Healthcare Basket Fund. The announcement was made during a strategic health sector meeting held in the state capital on Wednesday. Deputy Governor Mohammed Auwal Jatau, who disclosed the development, said the […] The post Bauchi Govt Commits N872m To Improve Primary Health Services appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago “Prevent NBA From Embarrassment, Refund N300m Rivers Money Immediately” – Adegboruwa

Human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has called on Nigerian Bar Association to refund the N300 million received from Rivers State Government as support for its Annual General Conference. In a statement on Tuesday, Adegboruwa expressed dismay over the development that the state government, under suspended Governor, Sim Fubara disbursed a large sum to the NBA. […] The post “Prevent NBA From Embarrassment, Refund N300m Rivers Money Immediately” – Adegboruwa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the regional bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the […]

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4 h. ago Dangiwa threatens to blacklist developers over substandard projects

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has issued a stern warning to developers handling Renewed Hope Housing Projects across the country, urging them to ensure timely delivery and strict adherence to quality standards. Speaking during a status review meeting with developers on ongoing housing projects in several […] The post Dangiwa threatens to blacklist developers over substandard projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago China’s Cooperation With The International Atomic Energy Agency: New Developments For Global South Countries

On April 9, 2025, China’s National Atomic Energy Agency signed the “Framework for Technical Cooperation National Programs” and “Practical Arrangements for Cooperation in Education and Training in the Field of Safe and Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology” with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Beijing. This cooperation marks a new phase in China’s collaboration […]

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5 h. ago Renewable Energy: REA, Lagos Sign Pact On $150m Lithium Battery Plant, Others

The federal government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State government to establish a $150 million lithium battery assembly plant in Lagos. This initiative, finalised during a roundtable in Victoria Island on Monday, aims to boost local manufacturing capacity and accelerate rural electrification projects across […]

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5 h. ago BREAKING: Court declares Obasa’s removal as Lagos speaker illegal

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has declared the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January that led to Obasa’s ouster. Obasa had filed a suit against the Read More

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7 h. ago Lagos State to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university 

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja In view of the irregular supply of electricity which has crippled businesses in Lagos State, the governor, Babatunde Sanwo Olu has promised to establish a $150 million Lithium Battery Assembly Plant at Lekki Free Trade Zone. He also vowed to set up a Renewable Energy University to boost local skills and […] The post Lagos State to establish $150m lithium battery assembly plant in Lekki, renewable energy university  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Theatre broadway style comes to Lagos “The Jewel” brings futuristic musical theatre to Eko Hotel this Easter

Eko Hotel and First Bank have partnered to dazzle theatre enthusiasts this Easter weekend as the hotel’s convention center transforms read more Theatre broadway style comes to Lagos “The Jewel” brings futuristic musical theatre to Eko Hotel this Easter

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9 h. ago Traditional institutions key to sustainable development — Ogun NITP chairman

The Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Ogun State Chapter, Adefela Sogbesan, has called for a deeper collaboration between the institute and traditional institutions as well as academia to tackle the challenge of haphazard building and development, particularly as it relates to the fast-paced development of Ota and its environs in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Read More

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9 h. ago Afriland Properties hands 63kobo dividend to shareholders in 2024

Afriland Properties Plc, a Nigerian real estate development and management company, has delivered another year of outstanding financial results paying read more Afriland Properties hands 63kobo dividend to shareholders in 2024

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10 h. ago Lagos Court Halts Falana, Falz’s Defamation Claim Against VeryDarkMan

The preliminary objection in the defamation claim filed by human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, popular artist Folarin Falana, commonly known as Falz, against social media personality Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, was dismissed by a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday. Justice Mathias Dawoodu dismissed the suit upon […] The post Lagos Court Halts Falana, Falz’s Defamation Claim Against VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Shettima Launches 2.5m Jobs Scheme, Urges Nigerians To Embrace Opportunities At Home

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), an initiative aimed at creating 2.5 million jobs across various sectors. Anchored on six pillars of employment opportunities, LEEP which was developed by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment is designed to tackle youth unemployment and position Nigeria as a competitive […]

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10 h. ago NITP seeks collaboration to tackle haphazard development in Ogun

The Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Ogun State Chapter, Adefela Sogbesan, has called for a deeper collaboration between the institute and traditional institutions as well as academia to tackle the challenge of haphazard building and development, particularly as it relates to the fast-paced development of Ota and its environs in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Read More

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11 h. ago NSDC, SINOMACH Seal $1bn Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Sugar Industry

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s state-owned conglomerate, SINOMACH, to develop a large-scale sugarcane cultivation and processing project in Nigeria with a target capacity of one million metric tonnes of sugar. The agreement, which is an early outcome of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership championed by […]

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11 h. ago ‘Abia Govt’s Planned Export Promotion Hub At Advanced Stage’

Abia State government’s plans to establish an export promotion hub in the state to increase its participation in international trade has reached an advanced stage. The special adviser to the governor on Trade, Commerce and Industry, Nwaka Inem stated this, yesterday, while speaking to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, the state capital. Nwaka had attended the inauguration, […]

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11 h. ago 2027: Leadership strategy warns against apathy, voter blackout

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) under the auspices of African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), has warned against total election blackout in 2027, suggesting that something urgent must be done to address the abysmal 26 per cent turn of voters recorded in 2023 general elections. An election expert […] The post 2027: Leadership strategy warns against apathy, voter blackout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago GITEX to attract investors, boost startup ecosystem – NITDA DG

Nigeria is set to host its premier global tech event, GITEX Nigeria, with expectations of attracting over 1,000 startups and international investors, further establishing the country as a hub for digital talent. After a decade of sustained efforts, the tech agency secured the bid to host the event, which is scheduled for September 1-4, 2025, Read More

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