₦5.42 trillion disbursed to the Federal, State and Local Governments Mineral Revenue contributed N6.40 trillion Non-mineral revenue contributed N4.80 trillion The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) says the Federal government revenue generating agencies remitted a total of about…
Special Reports
What next after the Re-opening of the Markets in Lagos?
By Olutayo Irantiola In the last few weeks, many markets across Lagos State have been locked and opened by the Ministry of Environment and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). There is no gainsaying that these markets are due…
Include cochlear implants in NHIA package for patients suffering from deafness – Stakeholders urge FG
An Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Prof. Samuel Adoga, has urged the Federal Government to include cochlear implants for patients suffering from deafness in the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) coverage. Adoga who works at the Jos University Teaching Hospital…
Sterling One Foundation, partners, stage 5km run advocacy against maternal mortality
Sterling One Foundation has partnered with Mrh Collective, Sterling Bank Ltd and other partners to stage a five kilometers run to stop maternal mortality in the country. The five kilometers run took off from I-Fitness Gym located at the…
Thought Leaders Converge to Mobilize Finance for SDG goals at 2023 Sustainability Table Discourse
High-profile speakers, including Lagos Governor Sanwo Olu, Kwara First Lady, Dr. Abdul Razaq, Minister of State for Environment Salako, Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Akintunde Oyebode, IHS Nigeria CEO, Mohamad Darwish, are set to address the urgency of SDGs…
LAWMA Clears Roadside Traders at Oyingbo Market
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged traders engaged in roadside trading around Oyingbo Market, for constituting environmental nuisance. The market is currently sealed for various environmental infractions. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the agency…
Kings College wins 2033 Bible quiz for visually impaired
Kings College Obalende, Lagos has won the Bible quiz organized by the Bible Society of Nigeria for the visually impaired. Eight schools across Lagos state contested for the competition which took place at the Apostolic Church, Palmgrove on Friday. The…
Cement price reduction: BUA’s action demonstrates commitment to improving lives – Minister
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, says BUA Plc’s decision to reduce price of cement to N3,500 per bag is a demonstration of the company’s commitment to improving lives. This is contained in a statement issued on…
Stanbic Ibtc boosts NCF’s Green Recovery Nigeria Programme with 30,000 trees
Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of the Standard Bank Group, is actively supporting the Green Recovery Nigeria (GRN) Programme in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF). The aim is to elevate Nigeria’s forest cover from its current meager 5%…
NSSF says it remains committed to healthcare improvement in Nigeria
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund(NSSF) says it remains committed to the improvement of healthcare system in the country. Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the fund disclosed this in an interview on Thursday in Lagos. Chinye-Nwoko said…
