Author: Busayo Lawrence

Symposium Temple College on Friday hosted the fifth edition of its Project-Based Learning Symposium, showcasing student-driven solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the themed ‘Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria’, the symposium was held in Ikeja and attracted educators, parents and community stakeholders. The initiative, which began in 2019, integrated the SDGs into its PBL framework four years ago to address real-life challenges through research and collaboration. Mrs Eseoghene Okotie, the school’s PBL Coordinator, said the event exposed the public to practical solutions developed by students. She said: “This is the fifth edition of…

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged the support of the Lagos State Government for activities marking the 10th anniversary of the death of late legal icon and political activist, Tunji Braithwaite. This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Gboyega Akosile, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, on Wednesday. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance while receiving members of the Braithwaite family and representatives of the Tunji Braithwaite Foundation during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. In his response, Sanwo-Olu commended the family for sustaining the ideals and intellectual heritage of the late political activist. “Dr Braithwaite…

L-R: Hon Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development in Lagos; Prof. Taiwo Oshipitan, SAN; and Mr Olugbenga Ajala Esq; at the unveiling ceremony of the newly renovated law annex lecture hall of the faculty of Law, University of Lagos, in honour of His Excellency, The Honourable Justice George A. Oguntade, JSC (Rtd.), CFR Mr Dayo Alebiosu, the Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, says his support for the renovation of the Faculty of Law at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a deliberate act of giving back to an institution that shaped him. Alebiosu a former lawmaker stated…

Pic From left, Chairman House Committee on Youth, Sports and Social Development Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Orekoya Abiodun; Chairman House Committee on Environment Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Olanrewaju Afinni; Chairman House Committee on Finance Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Femi Saheed; Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi; Lagos State Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro during the Lagos State Ministry of Finance One-Day Retreat on Lagos State Wealth Fund Harmonisation Session in Lagos on Tuesday (17/02/26) The Lagos State Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, convened a one-day retreat to harmonise stakeholders’ input on the proposed…

Nigerian artistes Osas Okonyon and Abbey Wonder have released a new single, “All My Love”, to feature in the forthcoming Nollywood movie, ‘EVI’. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Bolaji Ajayi, a publicist, on Saturday in Lagos. The collaborative track, which blends soulful vocals with contemporary Afro-pop elements, serves as part of the official soundtrack for the film and explores themes of devotion, sacrifice and emotional connection. The movie,’EVI’, is produced by Judith Audu, a Nigerian Producer and actress. Speaking on the release, Okonyon described the song as a deeply personal expression crafted to complement the film’s storyline.…

The Lagos State Government has begun handing over of 180 newly-completed shops at the Alaba Rago Transnational Market as part of efforts to deliver modern trading infrastructure  under public-private partnership arrangements. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the redevelopment of the market located in Iba Local Council Development Area began in November 2024 as part of the state’s THEMES Plus Agenda. The Special Adviser on Electronic Geographic Information System (E-GIS), Dr Olajide Babatunde, made this known at the presentation of provisional letters of allocation to the beneficiaries, on Tuesday. Babatunde said that the government was executing the project…

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Renewed Hope LG coordinators, urges grassroots mobilisation Buses distributed to 20 local government Renewed Hope Coordinators of Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Tuesday inaugurated 20 Local Government Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 20 buses were distributed to the coordinators. Sanwo-Olu described the initiative as a grassroots-driven platform aimed at deepening public awareness of national development programmes and fostering civic participation. The governor, however, stated that the Renewed Hope Ambassadors was not a campaign organisation. Rather, he explained that it was a movement of like-minded individuals…

A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Taiwo Kolawole, has appealed to residents of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency to embrace a strong maintenance culture in order to preserve public infrastructure. Kolawole, who represented the constituency between 2019 and 2023, made the appeal on Thursday during an inspection tour of projects executed during his tenure. The former lawmaker, who also served several terms in the Lagos State House of Assembly, led journalists to schools, healthcare centres, empowerment facilities and road projects across the constituency. He said the tour followed reports of neglect, underutilisation and vandalism of some facilities meant to…

A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Taiwo Kolawole, has appealed to residents of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency to embrace a strong maintenance culture in order to preserve public infrastructure. Kolawole, who represented the constituency between 2019 and 2023, made the appeal on Thursday during an inspection tour of projects executed during his tenure. The former lawmaker, who also served several terms in the Lagos State House of Assembly, led journalists to schools, healthcare centres, empowerment facilities and road projects across the constituency. He said the tour followed reports of neglect, underutilisation and vandalism of some facilities meant to…

Women By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Jan. 31, 2026 (NAN) The Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) has urged Nigerians to support women’s leadership and engage actively in the democratic process ahead of the 2027 elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that WILAN, founded in 2018, is a non-profit organisation promoting women’s leadership across all levels. WILAN Executive Director, Abosede George-Ogan, made the call in Lagos at the close of the Leading Women television programme with the theme ‘The Nigeria We Want’. She said the initiative challenges entrenched perceptions about leadership and promotes gender balance in governance. “Nigeria is…