66 h. ago Lagos unveils landmark asset securitisation drive to bridge N20trn infrastructure gap

Lagos State is set to introduce one of Africa’s most ambitious sub-national financing initiatives, deploying an asset securitisation model that could transform how governments raise capital for development.  In an interview, the Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, disclosed that the strategy represents a fundamental shift in how the state plans to mobilise […]

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3 d. ago Coronation pushes project bonds to bridge infrastructure gap

Nigeria’s long-standing infrastructure deficit may finally find a scalable financing solution as Coronation Merchant Bank has called for the widespread adoption of project bonds to mobilise long-term private capital. In a new paper titled “Unlocking Capital for Infrastructure: The Case for Project Bonds in Nigeria,” Taiwo Olatunji,  Group Head of Investment Banking at Coronation Merchant […]

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6 d. ago Lagos dep gov, Senator Adebule lead dignitaries as LASUMA unveils 2025 General Assembly, scholarship awards

THE Lagos State University Muslim Alumni (LASUMA) is set to hold its 2025 General Assembly and Awards Ceremony on Sunday at the Eko Club Bamboo Elegushi Hall, Surulere. The event, commencing at 11 am, will bring together eminent LASU alumni, with former Lagos State deputy governor and serving Senator, Dr. Idiat Adebule, chairing the occasion, […]

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8 d. ago Lagos to unveil 229 regulated buses on Lekki–Epe corridor December 8

Lagos State launches its Bus Reform Scheme on the Lekki-Epe corridor with 229 buses, aiming to enhance safety, comfort, and commuter experience. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-unveil-229-regulated-buses-on-lekki-epe-corridor-december-8/

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1 week ago Lagos to unveil new waterfront experience for Detty December

Lagos is enhancing its waterfront experience for Detty December with major reforms, aiming to boost tourism and create a globally appealing festive destina Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-unveil-new-waterfront-experience-for-detty-december/

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1 week ago Detty Fusion: Access Bank, Lagos State partner to revolutionise festive season experience

Access Bank PLC has partnered with the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture to unveil the Detty Fusion read more Detty Fusion: Access Bank, Lagos State partner to revolutionise festive season experience

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2 w. ago Africa’s Family Office movement advances as 7GI unveils governance model in Lagos

Africa’s first coordinated Family Office movement advanced in Lagos as the 7 Generations Institute continued its Pan-Africa Family Office Awareness read more Africa’s Family Office movement advances as 7GI unveils governance model in Lagos

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2 w. ago Gap in Nigeria’s tech isn’t in talent, it’s in infrastructure, ecosystem — Samuel Oladipupo, software engineer

Samuel Oladipupo is a senior software engineer at the Craneware Group with about a decade of experience architecting solutions across healthcare technology, fintech, and blockchain ecosystems. Driving healthcare innovation, he is passionate about clean code, agile methodologies, and mentoring the next generation of developers. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, he speaks about his work, […]

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2 w. ago InnoPower, ECOWAS Coalition Launch Digital Transformation Drive For Small Businesses

The InnoPower Africa Foundation and the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC) have launched a landmark Capacity Building and Training (CB&T) Programme aimed at accelerating digital transformation and strengthening the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across all 15 ECOWAS member states. Unveiling the initiative in Lagos, the organisers said it represents a significant […]

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3 w. ago In Textures of Humanity, American photographer, Davis, unfolds African culture in layers of colour, taste

Acclaimed American photographer and Creative Director, Reed Davis, has unveiled his debut book and exhibition, Textures of Humanity, in Lagos, one of the cities he says shaped both the project and his creative awakening on the African continent. To commemorate the launch, Chef Tolu “Eros” Erogbogbo will host an exclusive private dinner inspired by the […]

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3 w. ago Lagos Launches Centralised Mental Health Providers Directory

Lagos State Government has unveiled the Lagos Community of Mental Health Providers (LCP) Directory, a pioneering digital registry that centralises verified information on all mental health practitioners and organisations across the state. The launch, which took place at the Ministry of Health, Alausa-Ikeja, marks a significant advancement in the state’s efforts to enhance access to […]

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