Lagosians Express Fears 24 Hours to Enforce Ban on Single-Use Plastics

Korede Abdullah in Lagos From July 1, 2025 (today), the Lagos State Government will commence full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics, including styrofoam, across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, confirmed that the exercise will begin with a press conference at Alausa before enforcement teams move to…

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US, Nigeria Deepen Soybean Trade to Bridge Protein Gap

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The United States and Nigeria have intensified efforts to close Nigeria’s widening protein deficit through stronger agricultural trade, focusing on US soybean exports. At the “Nigeria: NOW” conference hosted by the US Soybean Export Council in Lagos, stakeholders including poultry producers, nutritionists, and agribusiness leaders gathered to find practical solutions. Acting…

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Marine and Blue Economy Minister Charges New NPA Board on Reform-Driven Governance

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), urging its members to embrace discipline, focus and a reform-driven approach in repositioning Nigeria’s maritime sector. The information was contained in a press statement signed by Special Adviser, Media…

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Nigeria, Saint Lucia to Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations

President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia have pledged to formally establish diplomatic relations between their two countries, with both leaders expressing optimism about expanding bilateral cooperation. According to a statement released by the special adviser to the president on information and strategy Bayo Onanuga on Sunday, during a courtesy…

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Lagos Orders Oko-Oba Abbatoir’s Reopening After Sanitation Compliance

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate reopening of the Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege after its operators met key sanitation and hygiene requirements. The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the decision in a statement posted on his official X account on Monday. According…

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Lagos Govt Threatens Crackdown on Unregistered Real Estate Practitioners

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has prohibited individuals and organisations from engaging in real estate business without proper registration with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA). According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing and Head of LASRERA, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, “it is an offence to practice real estate…

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New Tax Laws Nigerian Households Speak Out on Ways to Survive

A cross-section of Nigerians have shared their views on the new tax reform recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. The reform, which exempts individuals earning less than ₦800,000 annually from personal income tax and removes value-added tax (VAT) from essential items such as food, medicine, rent, and school fees, has generated discussions among…

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