Author: Busayo Lawrence

Summit By Aderonke Ojediran The organisers of the Greater Lagos Summit (GLS) on Thursday announced the fifth edition of the civic engagement platform aimed at strengthening inclusive governance and deepening citizens’ participation. The President of Greater Lagos Initiative, Mr Adeniji Olusola, said at a news conference in Ikeja, that the summit would remain a people-oriented forum. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference was organised by the Greater Lagos Initiative in partnership with the Majesty Development and Support Initiative. Olusola spoke for the organisers. He said that the fifth edition of the summit would have the theme:…

Alhaji Fatai Ayoola, the Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, has urged his successor to build on the gains of grassroots governance by implementing programmes that directly impact positively on the residents. Ayoola made the call on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He urged Mr Olalekan Akindipe, winner of the just-concluded chairmanship election in the council area to also build bridges that would bind the community stronger. The outgoing chairman said that the progress recorded in the council area in last three years resulted from consistent engagements with the…

A former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, has described the death of Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, as a painful loss. Reacting to the traditional ruler’s death in an interview with the News Agency of Nogeria(NAN) on Monday, Obanikoro described him as an iconic and dignified ruler. NAN reports Adetona died on Sunday ,aged 91.He said the traditional ruler’s passing brought more grief as it occurred on the same day former President Muhammadu Buhari died. He praised the traditional ruler’s 65-year reign, which he said was marked by unwavering duty, honour and selfless service to his…

In a bold move to confront the pressing social and economic challenges threatening urban resilience, the Lagos State Government has partnered with Sterling One Foundation to organise the second edition of Invest Lagos, a high-level investment summit set to hold on July 9. The summit is being held as a prelude to the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS), which will take place on July 10 and 11 at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. With Lagos battling the pressures of rapid urbanisation, population growth, housing deficits, transport gridlock, climate threats, and rising inequality the events aim to galvanise…

The National Assembly has announced plans to transmit the report of the ongoing 1999 Constitution review to the 36 State Houses of Assembly before December 2025 in line with its timeline. Leader of the Senate and Zonal Chairman, Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this on Saturday during the conclusion of the two-day South-West Zonal Public Hearing on the Constitution Review, held at WaterCrest Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Bamidele emphasised that the success of the amendment process would largely be dependent on state legislatures, urging all stakeholders to actively engage their state lawmakers. “There…

Lagos launches SME export training programme Lagos launches SME export training programme SME Export By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, July 3, 2025 (NAN) The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Afreximbank and ImpactHER, has launched a six-week training programme for 253 SMEs to boost export promotion efforts. After the training, 20 outstanding SMEs will be selected to attend the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers, Algeria, scheduled for September 2025. Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperative, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folasade Ambrose, announced this during the programme’s launch in Alausa, Ikeja. She said the initiative aims to broaden the reach of Micro, Small…

The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy in Lagos State has established the EmpowerAbility Young Leaders Club dedicated to nurturing inclusive leadership among physically challenged students. The Executive Secretary of the academy, Mrs Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade, disclosed this at the inauguration of an EmpowerAbility Hub built by the academy at Ikeja Senior High School, on Wednesday. Agbaje-Okunade said that, in the hub, physically challenged students could have access to modern digital devices to help them to learn better and remain part of a fast-growing digital economy in Lagos. She said the initiate was in line with Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Agenda, with…

Lagos, June 26, 2025 The maiden edition of the Eko Club National Under-16 and Under-19 Squash Tournament has served-off in Lagos, with over 100 young athletes from 10 states and three clubs in a spirited showcase of squash talent and a tribute to a departed visionary, Adejuwon Adenuga. The event, which began on Wednesday at the club’s premises in Surulere, was organised in memory of the late Adenuga, former chairman of Eko Club’s sports section, who passed away on June 5, 2024. Mr Olugbenga Feyisetan, Chairman of the squash section of the club, said that the tournament was a way…

Strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the President Federation Cup, GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, have assured football fans across the country of a truly memorable finale to the 77th edition of Nigeria’s oldest domestic football competition. In a press statement released to journalists on Wednesday, GTI’s Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, confirmed that preparations for this year’s grand finale are in top gear, promising fans a spectacular blend of high-quality football and top-notch entertainment at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. “Mobolaji Johnson Arena will come alive with…

Founder of Headwaters Squash Academy, Seun Peters has applauded Tosin Bejide for shattering a set by Desmond Iguodala.Tosin Bejide of Headwaters Squash Academy has broken the record of Desmond Iguodala of the same Academy by attaining the national senior no 8 in men’s ranking.The highest ranking any Headwaters senior player would ever attainedSimilarly, Friday Daniel(Chegbe) has secured the national U-16 no 1 in country. Same feat was last attained by Headwaters player Clinton Iguodala in 2018-2019 and Joseph Eniafoghe 2020Friday Daniel is also currently the U-19 no 5 while Benjamin Monday is currently standing at U-19 no 7