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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday took a significant step toward enhancing the State’s transportation and energy sectors, as two crucial bills – The Lagos State Railway Corporation Bill and The Ibile Energy Corporation Bill – scaled second reading during plenary. Leading the debate on the railway bill, the Majority Leader, Hon. Noheem Adams, sponsor of the bill for a ‘Law to Establish The Lagos State Railway Corporation, To Improve Railway Transportation System and For Connected Purposes’, stated that the proposed legislation would make history in the State’s transportation development. He referenced the Fifth Alteration No. 65 of…

This global annual program of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, is slated to hold on the 5TH OF JULY 2025 at the prayer city kilometer 12 Lagos Ibadan Express Way Nigeria. This event has transformed lives and brought forth undiluted miracles through the wonder working power of God, this is a program that is widely attended by the highs and lows of nations worldwide as Dr.DK Olukoya the General Overseer of The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries never fails to release dynamic prayers that touches the very deep of problems beyond human comprehension. The WATER OF FIRE…

— Stakeholders Pledge Support at High-Level Breakfast Meeting In a renewed drive to fast-track inclusive and sustainable development, the Lagos State Government has deepened its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by convening a high-level Breakfast Meeting aimed at fostering strategic partnerships.The event, themed “Accelerating SDGs Through Strategic Partnerships,” was held at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, and organized by the Office of Sustainable Development Goals. It drew participation from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including diplomats, development partners, private sector leaders, civil society representatives, and senior government officials.Delivering the keynote address, the Deputy Governor of Lagos…

Google Cloud technologies to strengthen Ecobank’s platform for enhanced digital banking, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) support, and economic development on the continent Ecobank, a leading pan-African financial services group, and Google Cloud today announced a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at transforming financial services with advanced analytics and AI and driving digital empowerment across Africa. Through this collaboration, Ecobank plans to leverage Google Cloud’s cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative payment and remittance solutions that are frictionless, secure, and universally accessible, empowering individuals and businesses across the continent and beyond. This collaboration will focus on leveraging Google Cloud’s advanced technologies and AI…

FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application- FirstMobile, along with other exciting features that includes:• Facial recognition sign-up and activation• Virtual credit cards for secure online shopping• Instant credit card activation• Flexible salary advances with 3-month repayment options• General improvements, bug fixes,These upgrades all aim to provide customers with a seamless, secure, and efficient digital banking experience.The new facial biometric feature enables users to activate or register on FirstBank’s mobile app- FirstMobile securely, using facial verification. This feature also includes an advanced anti-spoof…

Medical experts and key stakeholders have expressed deep concern over the rising rate of infertility in Nigeria, particularly among men, calling for urgent government intervention and greater public awareness. The alarm was raised at the 7th edition of the Parah Fertility Conference, held in Lagos over the weekend, with the theme: “Fertility Puzzle: Unlocking Your Path to Parenthood.” The event brought together fertility specialists, psychologists, and advocates to address the growing challenges facing couples struggling to conceive. Dr. Lateef Akinola, Medical Director of Medison Women Fertility Centre and lead speaker at the conference, described the increasing cases of infertility in…

Why the SMART 10 Plus Proves You Don’t Have to Spend More to Get More Why the Infinix SMART 10 Plus Is the Perfect Match for Your Hustle When you think of budget smartphones, the words you think of are basic, non–stylish, and unreliable. But Infinix is flipping the script with the introduction of the SMART 10 Plus. Whether you are a student, a side hustler, or just someone who wants value for money, the Infinix SMART 10 Plus proves that affordability can still feel luxurious. Here are some standout features that make the SMART 10 Plus a winner for…

L-R: Head, Breweries & Beverages, First City Monument Bank, Onyinye Obijiaku; Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Sarah Agha; Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Union Bank Plc, Olufunmilola Aluko; Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Uzodinma Odenigbo; Corporate Communications Lead, Air Peace Limited, Efeoghene Osifo-Whisky; Lagos State Coordinator, , Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Princess Adaobi Ekwuno and Lagos State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers(NUT), Comrade Akintoye Hassan during the flag-off of the 11th edition of Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition held at Lagos Brewery, Lagos. CompetitionNigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund Flags Off 11th edition ofMaltina Teacher of…

On the morning of June 26, 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) opened its doors to an assembly of industry leaders, policymakers, and changemakers from across the country. The occasion was more than ceremonial—it was a defining moment in the evolution of Nigeria’s regulatory landscape. The Commission was unveiling the results of a landmark Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) conducted on eight key Subsidiary Legislations from 2024.There was electricity in the air as the event kicked off with a warm and purposeful welcome by the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida. With poise and clarity, he…

L-R CEO NGX, Temi Popoola; President / CE, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Group Chairman, NGX Group Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga; Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Ltd, Devakumar Edwin, during the NGX Group’s Visit to Dangote petroleum Refinery and fertiliser plant, Ibeju-Lekki Lagos on Tuesday. … Listing of Dangote Fertiliser Will Revolutionise Capital Market – Dangote L -R, Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Ltd, Devakumar Edwin; CEO NGX, Temi Popoola; President / CE, Dangote Industries Ltd, Aliko Dangote; Group Chairman, NGX Group Alhaji (Dr.) Umaru Kwairanga, Managing Director/ CEO of Central Securities Clearing System Plc, (CSCS),…