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Admin I Friday, April 03.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a globally competitive, knowledge-based economy through sustained investment in human capital development. Speaking at the launch of the Lagos Economic Development Update, LEDU 2026 held at Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said the state is prioritising the training of thousands of residents in digital and technical skills to meet global demand. The LEDU 2026 launch is the third edition which provides a comprehensive framework for strengthening economic stability, enhancing productivity, and driving inclusive…
…As LASG unveils LEDU 2026, reaffirms commitment to sustainable devt By Benjamin Omoike I Friday, April 03.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State government has been urged to weigh in on the current high rise housing cost particularly for low-income residents in the state to ensure inclusiveness and a sustainable economic growth. The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, Dr Tayo Aduloju, made the call at the official launch of the third edition of Lagos Economic Development Update (LEDU 2026), with the theme: “Consolidating Resilience, Advancing Competitiveness, Delivering Shared Prosperity,” held at the Marriott…
Admin I Thursday, April 02.26 LAGOS, Nigeria – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has announced the launch of “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa. Now in its third edition, the Hackathon brings together developers, designers and entrepreneurs across Nigeria in a collaborative environment to build practical solutions across key sectors including financial services, healthcare, commerce and digital inclusion. Under the theme “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy,” participants are challenged to design and build intelligent, data-driven solutions…
Admin I Thursday, April 02. 26 ABUJA, Nigeria – The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed a recommendation by the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointment of Coach Akeem Ishola Busari as the Head Coach of the U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos. Busari comes into the job with robust experience and deep understanding of women’s football terrain, and replaces Coach Bankole Olowookere who has been with the Flamingos for many years, including leading the team to win the bronze medals at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in India. Busari’s immediate…
Admin I Thursday, April 02.26 LEKKI, Lagos – A university-wide entrepreneurship engagement programme and a first-of-its-kind national art commission of ₦10m combine to empower Nigeria’s next generation of innovators. Lagos, Nigeria – The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) at Pan-Atlantic University and Ventures Platform (VP), one of Africa’s leading early-stage venture capital firms, proudly announce a bold three-year partnership that brings together art, innovation, and entrepreneurship to inspire and shape the next generation of Nigerian thinkers, makers, and builders. Launched as part of Ventures Platform’s 10th anniversary, the initiative combines two complementary pillars, both unfolding over three…
By Emmanuel Ukudolo LAGOS, Nigeria – Jehovah’s Witnesses globally are today celebrating the Memorial of Jesus’ death. Tagged the “Lords Evening Meal”, the memorial will be held after sundown in Kingdom Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses and in some rented halls. The Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate the memorial in obedience to the command at Luke 22:19. Jesus gave the command while instituting the memorial with his disciples on Nissan14. Learn more about the memorial https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/memorial/ The Jehovah’s Witnesses hold the annual event on the day that corresponds to Nissan 14 in the Jewish calendar hence they are holding the event today.…
Admin I Wednesday, April 01.26 ABUJA, Nigeria – Movement for Credible Elections, MCE led by Dr Usman Bugaje, Barr Femi Falana SAN, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, Prof Pat Utomi, Hadjia Dr Bilikisu Magoro, Amb Nkoyo Toyo among others, has slammed a major lawsuit against the Federal Government, National Assembly and Nigerian Police for violently disrupting the peaceful protests of Nigerian Citizens initiated by the MCE, which took place on 17 February, 2026 at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja It will be recalled that following the incident, involving the use of force and tear gas canisters by security…
By SCM REPORTER LAGOS Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sensationally ordered the release of 43 inmates as part of a radical “mercy” mission to fix the city’s crumbling, overcrowded prison system. The move, announced today, comes just months after a massive New Year clear-out saw 91 prisoners walked out of the gates in December 2025. The Governor used his constitutional “Prerogative of Mercy” to hand the lucky 43 their freedom. Officials say the inmates were hand-picked by a legal advisory council after proving they were fit for release. But this isn’t just about letting people out—it’s a desperate attempt to stop…
L-R; Rafiat Onitiri, Chief Host, Association of Professional Women Bankers Nigeria; Oremeyi Akah, Chief Customer Officer, Interswitch Group; and Funmi Ekundayo, MD, STL Trustees as Interswitch receives the Digital Finance Excellence Award at the Association of Professional Women Bankers Marquee Event held at Civic Centre, Lagos. Admin I Thursday, April 02.26 LAGOS – Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has been honoured with the Digital Finance Excellence Award by the Association of Professional Women Bankers Nigeria (APWBN). The award was presented at the prestigious APWBN Marquee Event held at the Civic Centre,…
Admin I Thursday, April 02.26 ABUJA, Nigeria – The on-going construction works at the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI’s Renewable Energy Industrial Park, Gora, Nasarawa State is gathering momentum as the project is envisioned to address the country’s energy needs. The project occupying a 40-hectare park designed as a multi-energy hub will help curb capital flight and save foreign exchange expenditure by enabling local production of key renewable energy components such as solar panels, mounting racks, wind systems and biomass technologies. Speaking during an inspection visit on the project site on Tuesday, March 31, 2026,…
