In a move to support entrepreneurship and economic growth, the Ikeja Local Government Area has disbursed N55 million in grants to 400 business owners. This initiative is part of a broader empowerment programme aimed at boosting local businesses and improving livelihoods. According to the
The Lagos State Government has made crucial updates to the Tenancy Law to protect the rights of tenants and curb exploitative practices by landlords. The revised law focuses on fair rent practices, notice periods, and legal processes in tenancy relationships. Key Provisions of the Updated Law Advance Rent Limit
Lagos State has announced a powerful partnership with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA) to host the 2025 African Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference (AMTEC). The event, scheduled for May 24, 2025, will take place at the Landmark Events & Conference Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. With the theme “Marketing in the New Economy: Data-Driven Success in
Plastic pollution Lagos The Lagos State Government has announced that it will commence full enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) across the state beginning July 1, 2025. This initiative is part of the state’s broader commitment to sustainable environmental practices and aims to mitigate pollution, safeguard public health, and preserve ecosystems.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has launched a ₦10 billion Access to Finance scheme under the Lagos State Market/SME Capital Options (LASMECO) initiative. The programme is a partnership between the Lagos State Government and the Bank of Industry (BOI), aimed at improving access to affordable credit for Micro, Small, and Medium […]
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most trusted financial institutions, has announced a major rebranding. The bank will now be officially known as FirstBank, a change that was recently approved by shareholders during an extraordinary general meeting. This rebranding is part of a strategic move to modernize the bank’s identity while […]
Foundation Impacts 33 States with 206 Projects In just two years of operation, the Bet9ja Foundation has carried out 206 humanitarian projects across 33 states and the FCT, touching the lives of over 65,000 Nigerians through impactful initiatives. Speaking during a media tour in Lagos, the Executive Director, Ada Cuomo, highlighted the Foundation’s commitment
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim As Nigeria marked the International Day of Families, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, has announced plans to introduce three major initiatives to promote family unity, protect vulnerable children, and fight poverty at the grassroots level. These programmes are aligned with President Bola
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has extended a helping hand to vulnerable families in Kaduna State through the distribution of 35,000 bags of 10kg rice. This is part of its annual National Food Intervention Project, which targets over one million underprivileged Nigerians across the country. Each of Kaduna’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) is set […]
Photo Credit: World Health Organization In celebration of the 14th African Vaccination Week (AVW), the Ondo State Government, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), UNICEF, and other health stakeholders, united to raise awareness and provide free vaccines to children. The event took place from April 24 to 30, […]









