Author: Busayo Lawrence

Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, on Tuesday reiterated that Lagos State remains an incubator for industrialisation and innovation. She made the assertion during the launch of Operation Quadrant Ignite (OQI) at the Design and Innovation Hub, Ecobank Art Centre in Lagos. She said that the road to industrialisation to unlock the potential of the state is a collective responsibility of both the government and the private sector. “This event is a testament to the power of ideas for our collaboration, building together, and showcasing, shaping the future of industries in Lagos State. “The theme…

Golf Sunday Olapade, the top-ranked male professional golfer in Nigeria, on Thursday earned a place in the prestigious DP World Tour, a significant achievement for his career. The DP World Tour, sponsored by the Emirati company DP World, hosts golf tournaments globally. It was formerly called the European Tour before its rebranding. DP World operates ports worldwide, and the tour’s events are renowned in professional golf. Olapade secured his spot at the Magical Kenyan Open, part of the series. NAN reports that Olapade is the third Nigerian to achieve this feat, following in the footsteps of the late Christian Godfrey…

The Chief Consultant at Dunamis Icon, Itiako Ikpokpo, has announced that no fewer than 3,000 indigenous athletes in the Niger-Delta region are expected to showcase their talents at the first edition of the Niger-Delta Sports Festival. Ikpokpo, who made the disclosure in Lagos on Saturday, said the festival became necessary as a result of the backdrop of top athletes in the region, which prompted the Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to engage its youth through sport. The festival is scheduled for April 1 to 19 at the 30,000 capacity Godwill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State. Athletes are expected to participate…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging its tourism potential and population to attract investment and place the state on the global map. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, stated this during an executive tour of the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan. “Our museum is extensive. What sets it apart is our focus on telling our own story and creating experiences that bring people together. “This is our role as a government—to showcase the beauty of our city. “Today, we have brought in various stakeholders to…

SoftAlliance, one of Nigeria’s foremost technology companies, has promised to deepen its relationship with the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation in providing technology solutions to enhance the coordination of the Federal Government’s (FG) workforce. The company made the promise during a courtesy visit to the Head of Civil Service of the Federation – Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, at the Federal Secretariat, Abuja on Tuesday, The team was led by the Chairman of SoftAlliance, Mr Tunde Badejo, accompanied by Directors and key officers of the management team. They were graciously received by the Head of Service…

The South-West Governors Forum on Thursday said it had become important to checkmate the activities of middlemen that inflated the prices of foodstuffs in the region. The governors took the decision during a meeting in Lagos. The South-West Governors Forum was hosted by its Chairman, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The meeting was attended by Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, Biodun Oyebaniji of Ekiti, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Ademola Adeleke of Osun and Sanwo-Olu. The governors said that the South-West Geo-Political Zone would establish a joint monitoring team to checkmate activities of middlemen…

Forms By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu/Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Feb. 13, 2025 (NAN) The Chief Executive Officer of Lok Foundation, Mr Lukman Akerele, has distributed more than 100 free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms to students seeking admission into tertiary institutions. At the distribution ceremony on Thursday at the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board premises, Akerele said the aim was to give back to the society and encourage the less privileged. “The forms which we are giving out at no cost will afford them the opportunity to sit for the examination organised by JAMB. “The foundation is also taking a step…

. The Lagos State Safety Commission has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of students in Lagos State Model Colleges. The Director-General Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, who was represented by the Technical Adviser, Mr. Seun Awojobi, at the training program tagged: Safety sensitization for house managers, food vendors and stakeholders in Lagos State Model Colleges said the training was aimed to educate House Managers, Food vendors and Stakeholders in Lagos State Model Colleges on the need to prioritize safety and security in boarding schools. He noted that the Lagos State Safety Commission has been working tirelessly…

The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Joseph Osanipin, has urged stakeholders in the automotive industry to prioritise the local manufacturing of vehicle components. He made this call during a stakeholder engagement meeting with the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON) on Thursday in Ikeja. The theme of the meeting is, “Import of Used Car Dealership Regulation in Nigeria”. Osanipin said it was important for stakeholders to leverage on new innovations and manufacture component parts. “Your role cannot be overemphasised. This engagement began in 2024, and the auto sector alone has the potential to…

The Lagos State Government says it is commitment to fostering a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient industrial landscape that is innovative, inclusive, and globally competitive. The state’s Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, Ms Folashade Ambrose, said this on Monday during the Lagos State Industrial Policy Consultative Assembly and Validation Workshop, organised by the ministry in Alausa. According to him, it is important for state to recalibrate its industrial policies to align with both domestic imperatives and international best practices as the world transitions towards a new era. She added that the new era of economic modernisation is driven by…