The Lagos State government has continued its ongoing efforts to deepen institutional coordination around sustainable development, economic empowerment, and resilience planning. This was emphasized on Wednesday, May 28 as the Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe,…
LASRERA Seeks Collaboration, Support Of Traditional Rulers
Ahead of the Stakeholders’ forum which is scheduled to hold in the five divisions of the State, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Housing and Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Agency (LASRERA), is seeking the support and collaboration…
Sidi Ould Tah Elected Ninth President of the African Development Bank Group
Tah will assume office on 1 September 2025, for a five-year term, following the end of the second mandate of current President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was today elected President of the African Development Bank…
NERC Introduces N2.17/kWh Tariff Levy to Fund Transmission Infrastructure Projects
In a bold initiative to boost Nigeria’s electricity transmission capacity, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced the creation of a Transmission Infrastructure Fund (TIF), to be financed through a new tariff levy of N2.17 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of…
Ground Rent: Defaulters In FCT Get 14-day Grace
President Bola Tinubu has given defaulters of ground rent in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) a 14-day grace period to pay outstanding ground rent and associated penalties. Mr Chijoke Nwankwoeze, Director of Land, FCTA, disclosed this at a news conference…
FinVolution’s BRAVOSHOPS to Boost 1,500 SMEs across Asia, Debuts at UN Global Compact BRI Action Platform Summit
FinVolution Group, a leading fintech company, has launched its “BRAVOSHOPS” pilot initiative to support small and micro businesses across pan-Asian countries. The Company introduced the initiative at a summit held in Indonesia on May 25, co-organized by the Government of…
LASG Forges Global Alliance For Food Security, Targets Agripreneurial Boom
The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, is spearheading a transformative initiative to bolster food production and ensure long-term sustainability. In a strategic collaboration with the Danish Embassy in Nigeria and other key stakeholders,…
AEW 2025: U.S Congressman, Scott Taylor To Speak on U.S.-Africa Energy Investments
Former Navy SEAL, U.S. Congressman and Taylor Global Strategies Founder, Scott Taylor, will join African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies to explore opportunities for heightened American investment across the continent African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in…
FG Recovers $210m Botched Gas Deal with P&ID
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully recovered $210 million following its legal victory in the long-standing case against Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Ltd in the United Kingdom. According to Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the Attorney General of the Federation…
MEMAN: Over 250 Centers, $500 Investment – Nigeria’s CNG Push Gains Momentum
In under two years, Nigeria’s Presidential CNG Initiative has expanded from 23 to over 250 centers, attracted $500M in investments, and converted more than 40,000 vehicles to cleaner, cheaper fuel. Backed by robust policies and private sector response, this marks a pivotal shift in the nation’s energy transition.
