Lagos Moves to Cut Housing Fees, Sanitise Real Estate

Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a decisive bid to tackle rising housing costs and curb exploitative practices, the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) has forged a strategic alliance with the Chairmen of the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas. The collaboration, announced in Ikeja, aims to regulate agency and legal fees…

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Lagos Shuts Down Oko Oba Abattoir over Filthy Conditions, Environmental Breaches

Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a decisive move to protect public health, the Lagos State Government has ordered the indefinite closure of the Oko Oba Abattoir in Agege, citing persistent unhygienic practices and repeated violations of environmental regulations. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the closure during an inspection…

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Katsina Trains 955 Out-of-School Girls in Creative Skills

Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government has trained and graduated 955 out-of-school adolescent girls in creative and vocational skills across nine skills acquisition centres, according to Hajiya Jamila Abdu Mani, Special Adviser on Girl Child Education and Child Development. Speaking while marking Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s two years in office, Hajiya Jamila…

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Outrage as Bank Customers, Subscribers in Kano, Lagos and Abuja Reject New USSD Airtime Charges

Korede Abdullah in Lagos, Hussaini Kafi in Kano and Sultan Rabiu in Abuja Bank customers and telecom subscribers have kicked against the migration to the End-User Billing (EUB) model for USSD services, which began yesterday. Africa Health Report (AHR) gathered that under the new arrangement, the N6.98 charge per 120-second USSD session will now be…

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NEMA Launches Flood Awareness Drive in Lagos State

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated a flood awareness campaign in Lagos State to enhance prevention and safety, following the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction by NIMET. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Thursday, the campaign began in Oke-Isagun, a flood-prone community. NEMA officials…

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ICPC, NASENI Seal Landmark Tech Deal to Combat Corruption with AI Innovation

In a strategic move to intensify the fight against corruption in Nigeria, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), aimed at deploying advanced technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in anti-graft operations. The deal was formalized on…

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Lagos LG Urges Residents to Join Fight against Plastic Pollution

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area (LGA) has called on residents to take urgent action against plastic pollution to protect their environment and health. Speaking during a sensitisation programme to mark World Environment Day (WED) on Wednesday, the council chairman, Mr. Oriyomi Hamzat — represented by Vice Chairman Mrs. Oluwatosin Akerele —…

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FCCPC Targets Market Cartels, Cracks Down on Price-Fixing, Counterfeits in Abuja

In a bold move to sanitize market practices and safeguard consumer welfare, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has intensified efforts to root out widespread market malpractice in Abuja, warning traders against price-fixing, deceptive rebagging, and the sale of counterfeit products. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja on Tuesday, FCCPC Executive…

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BREAKING: Ex-Plateau Speaker, Others Arrested for Alleged Money Laundering

Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arrested a former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Moses Thomas Sule and 14 other members for alleged money laundering. The former Speaker and other members will soon be charged to court. The 14 members are: …

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CBN Affirms Strength of Banking Sector, Issues Routine Transitional Guidance for Select Institutions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday emphasised it introduced time-bound measures for a small number of banks still completing their transition from the temporary regulatory support provided, mostly in response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding it is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the banking system. The programme,…

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