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Lagos Disburses N1.93bn to MSMEs, Expands Tech, Skills Lagos State says it disbursed N1.933 billion to MSMEs, trained thousands in vocational and tech skills, and expanded employment programmes through LSETF.

Lagos State says it disbursed N1.933 billion to MSMEs, trained thousands in vocational and tech skills, and expanded employment programmes through LSETF.

Lagos Disburses N1.93bn to MSMEs, Expands Tech, Skills

Korede Abdullah May 15, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government on Thursday announced the disbursement of N1.933 billion in loans...

UNICEF, Imo Partner to Tackle Maternal Malnutrition, Improve Child Health UNICEF, Imo State Government and the Gates Foundation are strengthening maternal and child nutrition through new supplementation and behaviour change programmes.

UNICEF, Imo State Government and the Gates Foundation are strengthening maternal and child nutrition through new supplementation and behaviour change programmes.

UNICEF, Imo Partner to Tackle Maternal Malnutrition, Improve Child Health

Korede Abdullah May 15, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund, in partnership with the Imo State Government and supported...

Flooding Escalating into Ecological Crisis in Cross River, Gov. Otu Warns as NEMA Flags High-Risk LGAs

Korede Abdullah May 15, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Governor Bassey Otu on Thursday raised concerns over recurring flood disasters affecting communities across...

IGP Pushes Tech-Driven Police Academy, Seeks TETFund Support Inspector-General Olatunji Disu during meeting with TETFund officials in Abuja

IGP Pushes Tech-Driven Police Academy, Seeks TETFund Support

Mirian Gom May 14, 2026

ABUJA – Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for sustained intervention from the Tertiary...

Kano to Enrol 6,000 TB Patients in Health Insurance Scheme

Mirian Gom May 14, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has announced plans to enrol at least...

NCDC Warns as Lassa Fever Deaths Rise Across Nigeria Health workers respond as Lassa fever kills 162 Nigerians in 2025

NCDC Warns as Lassa Fever Deaths Rise Across Nigeria

Mirian Gom May 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has raised alarm over rising deaths...

Hypertension Now Rising Rapidly Among Young Nigerians Young Nigerians undergoing blood pressure checks during a hypertension awareness campaign

Young Nigerians undergoing blood pressure checks during a hypertension awareness campaign

Hypertension Now Rising Rapidly Among Young Nigerians

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – A leading Nigerian cardiologist has warned that hypertension is increasingly affecting younger Nigerians, raising...

Lagos Expands Ferry Network With 50km Waterway Upgrade Ferry boats operating on newly upgraded Lagos waterways after channelisation works

Lagos Expands Ferry Network With 50km Waterway Upgrade

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has completed more than 50 kilometres of channelisation works across...

FG Launches Northern CNG Corridor to Cut Transport Costs Dangote refinery complex in Lagos with workers on site

FG Launches Northern CNG Corridor to Cut Transport Costs

Hussaini Ibrahim May 14, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria launches the Northern Corridor of its Compressed Natural Gas...

Lagos Disburses N1.93bn to MSMEs, Expands Jobs Programme Lagos officials announce MSME funding and employment initiatives during ministerial briefing.