Author: Busayo Lawrence

Managing living amid economic challenges as 2024 winds down By Aderonke Ojediran, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the curtain falls on 2024, taking stock in retrospect of what the year has been like, the wins, the loss and everything in between ought to be guides for managing further lifestyles. Critics note that although a number of people have shown how resilient, frugal and courageous they could be in the face of social and economic challenges, it does not mean that they have not been affected adversely by the global economic challenges that have drastically affected the country’s economy. With…

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says in the last five years, his administration has encouraged the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)through public private partnerships and support for entrepreneurs in the agric sector. The governor said this at the Lagos Food Festival 2024 on Sunday at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island. The festival with the theme “A Taste of Culture” was organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems. Sanwo-Olu said Lagos had succeeded in bringing out micro and small food vendors as well as stakeholders while creating opportunities and wealth for them to impact the…

Lagos Island was agog till the wee hours of this morning as Lagos celebrate the festival of Arts and Culture tagged Culturati 2024 at the Freedom Park. Culturati is convened by the Special Adviser to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe, for the past 18 years to promote tourism and preservation of African culture. Culturati also showcased talents in the creative industry to the global community. At the well attended event with the theme Celebrate Diversity and Unity, Mr Aregbe noted that the annual festival was to promote Lagos economic development. Also to foster…

Dr Emmanuella Zambia, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), said this at a news briefing on Thursday in Ikeja ahead of this year’s Universal Health Coverage Day. Zamba said the domestication of the National Health Insurance Act in Lagos State made it mandatory for both public servants and private residents to enroll in the health insurance scheme in order to reduce out of pocket expenses on healthcare. Zamba also urged enrollees to always report challenges encountered with the health insurance scheme through toll free lines to ensure improved services. The theme of this year’s Universal Health Coverage…

   Lagos State Governor , Mr, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the maiden Lagos Shopping Festival, scheduled to hold in the state from December 23 to 25 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Lagos Island will help to create employment opportunities and drive commercial activities in the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who stated this during the unveiling of the festival symbol at the Lagos House, Ikeja, Tuesday evening explained that the inaugural Lagos Shopping Festival will drive commerce by supporting local businesses, attracting global brands, and creating direct and indirect employment opportunities through vendor participation, logistics, event and entertainment management. The Governor said the…

Collaborate By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Dec. 3, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Tuesday, promised to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Works to improve road development in the state. Sanwo-Olu said this while receiving the Minister of State for Works, Mr Bello Goronyo, who came on a courtesy visit to the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. He noted that the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) plays different roles in the state, adding that more was expected from the agency in rehabilitating more roads to reduce gridlock and enhance socio-economic development. “Infrastructure development is the major driver for…

Collaborate By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Dec. 3, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Tuesday, promised to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Works to improve road development in the state. Sanwo-Olu said this while receiving the Minister of State for Works, Mr Bello Goronyo, who came on a courtesy visit to the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. He noted that the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) plays different roles in the state, adding that more was expected from the agency in rehabilitating more roads to reduce gridlock and enhance socio-economic development. “Infrastructure development is the major driver for…

The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainable development by expressing interest to partner with the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (ECACC). The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Titilayo Oshodi, Special Adviser to Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Climate Change and Circular Economy. “This strategic partnership aims to unlock climate financing, foster technology transfer, and promote green economic growth in Lagos State, aligning with the vision of our Governor Sanwo-Olu to position Lagos as a sustainable…

Market By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos, Nov. 26, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos State on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for an ultra-modern Alaba-Rago Transnational Market in Iba Local Government Council Development Area (LCDA). The governor was represented by Dr Olajide Babajide, his Special Adviser on EGIS and Urban Development. He said that the re-development of the market was in line with market transformation moves of his administration’s THEMES Plus Agenda. He said that the state government would work together with the Alaba-Rago community on the revitalisation, re-development and renewal of the market. According to him, the market has…

Tennis Lagos, Nov. 23, 2024 (NAN) HTE Tennis Academy has declared its readiness to introduce its tennis development programme, ‘Catch-Them-Young’, to public schools in Lagos State. Henry Shedrack, Proprietor of the Academy, gave the indication on Friday during the annual inter-school tennis championship held at Italian International School, Lekki, Lagos. He said the academy was aiming at ensuring that children were groomed to become globally competitive tennis players in the future, regardless of their background. Shedrack added that the academy would soon extend the ‘Catch-Them-Young’ competition to public schools to discover more talents. He said that 20 schools were invited…