2 h. ago Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade

Tribune Online Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade Lagos State Government on Tuesday, formally unveiled Operation Quadrant Ignite (OQI), saying that through the bold initiative, it seeks to transform the Lekki Economic Zone (LEZ) into Africa’s premier destination for manufacturing, trade, and investment. Lagos govt moves to transform Lekki into Africa’s premier destination for trade Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Tanker drivers, Lagos govt meet over strike action on alleged extortion

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says it is in discussions with the Lagos State Government read more Tanker drivers, Lagos govt meet over strike action on alleged extortion

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28 h. ago Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

Tanker drivers and petroleum marketers under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Independent read more Tanker drivers, marketers threaten to strike on protest N100bn debts, harassment

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43 h. ago Fuel crisis looms as drivers stop loading, allege harassment

There is looming fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria as tanker drivers have stopped fuel loading over alleged harassment by officials of the Lagos State Government and the Federal Ministry of Transportation. Also, telecommunications companies have raised concerns over a possible network blackout as the strike by petroleum tanker drivers could disrupt Read More

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49 h. ago Telecom services in Lagos, Ogun at risk over tanker drivers’ strike

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has revealed that the telecommunication services in Lagos and Ogun states are read more Telecom services in Lagos, Ogun at risk over tanker drivers’ strike

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53 h. ago Diesel shortage may cause nationwide telecom shutdown, ATCON warns

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria has raised an urgent alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers, a branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers. ATCON President, Mr. Tony Emoekpere, disclosed in a statement sighted by PUNCH Online on Sunday that Read More

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68 h. ago Explosions: FRSC to monitor tanker drivers with onboard cameras

The Federal Road Safety Corps is stepping up efforts to ensure tanker safety on Nigerian roads by introducing advanced technology and safety measures, including the installation of onboard cameras to monitor driver behaviour in real-time. Fuel tanker explosions have become an alarming and recurring phenomenon across Nigeria. In the past four years alone, over 400 Read More

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4 d. ago Police interrogate officers filmed manhandling civilian in Abia

The Abia State Police Command has taken action following a video on Facebook showing police officers allegedly manhandling a civilian. The incident was said to have occurred along Lagos Street in Umuahia on February 20 as the footage quickly gained attention on social media. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, Read More

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6 d. ago Obasa denies alleged discovery of firearms at Lagos assembly office

The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has denied reports linking him to some firearms allegedly uncovered at his office. Online reports on Tuesday alleged that 47 pump-action guns were discovered by officials of the Department of State Services during a visit to the assembly on Monday. Some versions of Read More

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7 d. ago Lagos govt licenses 99 professionals to strengthen health insurance scheme

Tribune Online Lagos govt licenses 99 professionals to strengthen health insurance scheme Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has certified and licensed a new set of professionals for the Ilera Eko health scheme to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The certification ceremony, held on Tuesday, marked the official commissioning of 99 newly trained professionals including 25 new marketing agents and 74 sales agents tasked with expanding health […] Lagos govt licenses 99 professionals to strengthen health insurance scheme Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Lagos govt scales up drive for smart classrooms in public schools

Tribune Online Lagos govt scales up drive for smart classrooms in public schools Lagos State Government has concluded plans to partner with two private firms, Kelv Consult, and Classbox Educational Hub Limited, to boost the use of digital devices and tools for teaching and learning in the state-owned schools. By the partnership, Kelv Consult will equip the secondary school students from junior to senior class with requisite knowledge […] Lagos govt scales up drive for smart classrooms in public schools Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Lagos govt to domesticate national reproductive health policy

Tribune Online Lagos govt to domesticate national reproductive health policy Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Saving One Million Lives Program for Results (SOMLPforR), has taken a bold step in strengthening reproductive health services by domesticating the National Reproductive Health Policy. The five-day workshop, held from February 10th to 14th, 2025, at Dover Hotel, convened stakeholders from across the health sector to refine and […] Lagos govt to domesticate national reproductive health policy Tribune Online

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