Sanwo-Olu pledges to recapitalise PSP operators, empower recyclers

Working with LAWMA, the PSPs and other stakeholders, the Sanwo-Olu administration is paying attention to the waste management value chain, existing processes and structures. Photo/twitter/jidesanwoolu Lgos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a 2023 budgetary plan to help Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators in the state recapitalise, by injecting new waste evacuation trucks into their […]

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NADECO disowns impostor as Tinubu’s aide alerts public on ‘nefarious agenda’

President-Elect Bola Tinubu paid the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, a courtesy visit at the Iga-Iduganran Palace alongside Governor Sanwo-Olu, other monarchs, traditional leaders and well-wishers. Pix: Twitter As pro-democracy group distances self from USA branch, congratulates Tinubu A special adviser to President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has cautioned members of the public over an alleged […]

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Pilot training fee hits N20 million as NCAT, IAC increase tuition

NCAA okays fresh intakes at IAC Parents wanting their wards to become trained pilots are in for some financial hurdles as major training institutions in the country have increased standard rates. The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, and the International Aviation College (IAC), Ilorin, Kwara State, have hinted on new tuition […]

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Lagos mourns as six die, 79 injured in Lagos train-bus collision

Lagos train-bus collision Sanwo-olu, Hamzat, Alfadarai visit victims at LASUTH NSIB begins probe as eyewitness claims driver wore earphone Minister, Lagos govt, others condole with families NRC cautions motorists to be careful while passing level crossing Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the hospital It was a painful sight, yesterday, as scores of victims of […]

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Governorship election and lessons of the postponement

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) taking materials to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the Edo State gubernatorial election in Benin City… yesterday Photo: NAN Disappointing as the postponement of the governorship elections in the country may seem, given the anxiety and preparedness of Nigerians to cast their votes tomorrow, the […]

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Supreme court ruling on old naira notes: CBN silent one week after

• Commercial banks in worse downtime, shut out depositors • USSD services of operators inactive for days • Ex-CIBN boss tasks CBN to comply with Supreme Court order • Zaka: Make N200 our highest denomination A week after the Supreme Court delivered its final ruling in the lawsuit on the old banknotes and extended their […]

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Poll shift may cost Nigeria more than $2.23b suffered in 2019

• Postponement compounds naira, fuel scarcity woes – SBM • Presidency: Why Buhari is quiet over allegations of irregularities against INEC • March 18 polls: Excuses no longer acceptable, IPAC cautions INEC • Abure: INEC has eroded our confidence • Protect integrity of data from BVAS, APC tells INEC • INEC kicks as court orders […]

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Senators-elect get certificates of return, promise pro-people laws

Labour Party  Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi with the second female Senator elected on the party’s platform The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, issued Certificates of Return to winners of the February 25, 2023 senatorial election. The Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, presented the certificates to the senators-elect at the National Collation Centre, Abuja. […]

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