9 d. ago Lagos sets agenda for power infrastructure optimisation under new decentralised system

Lagos State Government and the organised private sector on Wednesday set out a joint pathway for strengthening electricity supply, as read more Lagos sets agenda for power infrastructure optimisation under new decentralised system

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1 week ago MDGIF targets construction of 500 CNG refuelling stations in 3 years

The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has partnered Endurance Group (a Chinese manufacturer) to complete the construction of read more MDGIF targets construction of 500 CNG refuelling stations in 3 years

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2 w. ago Nigerian Tennis Player Samuel Adegbite Shines At J30 Lagos Junior Tennis Tournament

Samuel Adegbite staged an incredible comeback against Israeli player Ido Ifargan-Frenkel in a thrilling three-hour marathon at the J30 Lagos Junior ITF tennis competition. Despite losing the first set 2-6, Adegbite harnessed the power of home support to dominate the second set 6-2, before edging out a tense 7-5 final set victory. The match was […]

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2 w. ago Lagos set to create wealth fund for infrastructure development

Lagos State is set to establish a wealth fund aimed at driving infrastructure development, boosting technological innovation, and

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2 w. ago Lagos Unveils N214.8bn Bond Offers To Fund Infrastructure, Climate Projects

The Lagos State government has opened the book building for its dual bond offerings: a N200 billion Series IV Bond and a N14.815 billion Series III Green Bond, under its N1 trillion Debt and Hybrid Instruments Issuance Programme. This move aims to bolster infrastructure financing and advance climate-resilient development across the state. According to details […]

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3 w. ago  The six industries creating the most millionaires right now

The number of millionaires globally has exploded, multiplying fourfold since the early 2000s, according to the UBS Global Wealth Report. read more  The six industries creating the most millionaires right now

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3 w. ago Fintiri’s poverty alleviation programme has reduced poverty index in Adamawa —DG PAWECA

Governor Ahamadu Umar Finitri’s Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation programme  has reduced the poverty index from 74 percent to 60 percent between January and August this year. The state Director-General of Poverty  Allegation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA), Mr. Zira Michael, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. […]

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3 w. ago How Lagos music festival is poised to dominate ‘Detty December’ economy

Lagos is set to launch its first-of-its-kind outdoor multi-day event, the “Shakara Festival”, aiming to host 20,000 attendees daily at read more How Lagos music festival is poised to dominate ‘Detty December’ economy

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3 w. ago Adamawa Police Arrest 5 Suspects For Allegedly Defrauding 1,000 PAWECA Beneficiaries

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested five suspects for allegedly fraudulently changing the names of 1,000 beneficiaries of Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) in Adamawa State. Director General of the Agency, Mr Michael Zira confirmed to LEADERSHIP in Yola, that another 7,001 fake registration forms were detected. Additionally, he said 1,560 supposed […]

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3 w. ago Esusu isn’t wealth creation: From circulation to ownership: How to move beyond a poverty merry

In Dubai recently, a young Kenyan woman told me how her grandmother and mother relied on their version of Esusu read more Esusu isn’t wealth creation: From circulation to ownership: How to move beyond a poverty merry-go-round

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3 w. ago Lagos govt to launch telecom infrastructure regulatory system

The Lagos State Government is set to launch the Telecommunication Infrastructure Regulatory System (TIRS), saying the move is aimed at...

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3 w. ago Lagos now a ‘Silicon Savannah’ as TIA set to celebrate Africa’s innovators

Lagos is fast emerging as Africa’s own Silicon Savannah, a thriving hub where digital innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers converge to read more Lagos now a ‘Silicon Savannah’ as TIA set to celebrate Africa’s innovators

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