29 Mar 2023

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LAMATA: BUS FARES IN LAGOS STATE RETURNS TO 100% ON APRIL 1ST ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16800705640744147684483959975454 The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a message notifying residents of Lagos that with effect from Saturday, 1st April, bus fares on all regulated buses BRT, Standard and FLM- shall revert to a 100 per cent rate. The notice which was published on social media indicated that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on Lagos Wednesday, 8th February 2023 approved a 50% slash in bus fares following the cash crunch brought about by the recent currency swap. It continued, "Following the Supreme Court and Federal Government's pronouncements on the use of old notes alongside the new notes and the return of stability to the system, the 50% rebate is hereby discontinued". "Consequently, bus fares return to a pre-50% slash rate effective Saturday, 1st April 2023" the statement ends.
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29 Mar 2023
SANWO-OLU INTERCEDES, AGREES TO PAY ₦5M COMPENSATION TO UBER DRIVER ASSAULTED DURING #ENDSARS ANNIVERSARY ®™√ INN Nigeria © sanwo olu driver 547159360393872535 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said he’ll be paying the sum of ₦5million awarded by the court as compensation to an Uber driver, Adedotun Clement, who was assaulted during the first anniversary of the EndSARS protest. The Governor who spoke through his Social Media handles said he was going to honour the March 14 judgment of the Lagos division of the high court ordering the state government to pay ₦ 5 million as compensation to Clement. The Governor wrote, “Good evening Lagos, as Governor, I'm committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting citizens' rights with empathy and authority. "I recently became aware of the case involving Mr Clement Adedotun and the judgement by the Federal High Court, and I understand the impact this legal battle has had on him." "After reviewing Mr Clement's case, I've directed the Honorable Attorney General to set up a meeting and pay him the compensation awarded by the Court." “Although the State Government has appealed the ruling, I’ve interceded in this instance in the interest of the public good, and requested that the State’s Attorney General comply with the court’s ruling." “As a strong advocate for the rule of law, I commend all parties for seeking justice through the appropriate channels, and I remain committed to upholding the rights of all Lagosians".
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26 Mar 2023
IKODIV TRADE FAIR 2023: ICCI PROMOTES 2ND EDITION OF BUSINESS EXTRAVAGANZA AT LASUSTECH, CALLS FOR MSMEs TO UTILISE VENDOR STANDS ®™√ INN Nigeria © 303kekkek834851880690957581 Building momentum towards linking business gaps between MSMEs, a press conference foregoing the 2nd edition of the IKODIV Trade Fair, organised by the Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICC) took place on the 22nd of march 2023. Held at the boardroom of the Lagos State University Of Science and Technology in Ikorodu, the Trade Fair is billed to be a joint venture with LASUSTECH, ably supported by the State Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives. With the primary objective of promoting commerce, industry, and the economic growth of Ikorodu Division, Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) is spearheading the 2nd edition to further develop more networks between over 100 registered small and large-scale business owners, giving expansion tendencies thereof. Setting the conference in motion, Chief R.O Shoderu, President of ICCI, stated that the Chamber, over the years have helped tirelessly to create avenues of growth and improvement for businesses to thrive, asserting that they (ICCI) are proud to have made significant strides in achieving its objective. According to Chief Shoderu, the annual Trade Fair event, also known as IKODIV Trade Fair, is one of the many ways the ICCI has demonstrated its commitment to the economic development of the waterbed region in Lagos State. He continued, "This event provides a platform for entrepreneurs and business owners, including macro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) to showcase their products and services, network, and engage in business transactions". "As an organisation, we are convinced that promoting entrepreneurship and providing support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is crucial to the economic growth of our Division". "This is why we have made it our mission to provide support and guidance to these businesses so that they can compete favourably on the global stage". "As we embark on this year's edition of the IKODIV Trade Fair, we are excited about the opportunities it presents to businesses in our environs". Wishing everyone a fruitful and memorable experience at the fair, Chief Shoderu concluded his speech by appreciating its sponsors, partners, and exhibitors for their unwavering support towards making the 2nd edition of the IKODIV Trade Fair a success. Conversing briefly on the ICCI and Lasustech synergy, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odunsanya, Vice-Chancellor of Lasustech, expressed his optimism on the trade fair not only promoting the growth of individual businesses but also contribute significantly to the economic development of Ikorodu Division. He affirmed his confidence that with ceaseless support, Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry will achieve even greater success in the coming years. An ICCI exco member, Prince Seye Adedipe, used the medium to call on the Lagos State Government over the poor condition of the industrial estate in the odogunyan axis of Ikorodu North LCDA. According to Prince Seye, both the Federal and State Government's purported promises is yet to yield. The vast industrial estate is considered the largest in west Africa. Prince Seye mumbled that if businesses must flourish then the industrial estate has to be rejuvenated, which would be an economic growth factor, not only in Ikorodu but all of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole. Past President, Prof. Emeritus Kunle Ade Wahab, channelled his words of encouragement towards the media practitioners present at the press conference, instructing them to effectively propagate the course and essence of the Trade Fair, reaching out to licensed prospects. He also said that the media can equally play a big role in providing remedies towards challenges faced by the ICCI as underscored by Prince Seye if they carefully give emphasis to the plights and continuously sound the alarm for intervention. "The media should also help us reach out to everyone to visit the Trade Fair and witness, firsthand, the wealth of talent and entrepreneurial spirit that exists in our Division" Prof. Kunle Wahab asserted. Sola Obadimu, Director General of the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, who was present at the conference lauded the ICCI for working on strategic means to create more business opportunities for traders. He also thanked Lasustech's administrators for joining heads together with ICCI to make the 2nd edition of the IKODIV Trade Fair a reality, citing that the collaboration is an open door for more futuristic synergies. Lagos NACCIMA exco, Mrs Helen Tabunor Ogedegbe thanked everyone for attending the conference, urging every stakeholder not to relent in their commitment towards making the 2nd edition a success. The conference was anchored by Mr Olarenwaju Kuye, PRO Lasustech. Dr Olumide Metilelu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Lasustech, Alhaji Mohammed Ogidi, Mrs Kehinde Adelaja, DG ICCI, Alhaji Mukaila Afolabi, Mrs Adeola Rotinwa, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, Chairman, Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Alhaja Zainab Alogba (Coordinator, ICCI NAWORG Ikorodu) and other key personalities were in attendance. The Trade Fair is slated to kick off on the 26th of March and climax on the 2nd of April 2023. Traders partaking in the fair stand to gain a lot as some selected vendors were surprisingly empowered at the maiden edition by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, while participants were also presented with certificates of attendance at the grand finale.
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24 Mar 2023

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SENATOR TOKUNBO ABIRU SALUTES PRESIDENT-ELECT, ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU AT 71 ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16800715129547490913337837615490 The chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has congratulated the President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 71st birthday. Senator Abiru, in a congratulatory message signed by him, described the President-Elect as an astute democrat and visionary leader, with an unrivalled capacity for discovering great talents. He said, “On behalf of my family, and the great people of Lagos East Senatorial District, I heartily congratulate our President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 71st birthday. “Sir, you are a great treasure to humanity. Nigeria is fortunate at this critical point in her history to have a dynamic, great leader like you as the President-Elect. Impeccable track records of excellence and performance in Lagos are a clear testament to your leadership capacity and astuteness in administration and governance. “The transformational government you led in Lagos State between 1999 and 2007, created the platform for a sustained trajectory of growth and development in our dear State. In education, health, waste management and road infrastructure, you performed exceptionally. “Sir, there is no doubt in my mind that Nigeria will experience an impressive transformation under your watch. As an ardent hunter of great talents for public service, I am confident that you will assemble great minds across the land that will deliver on the promises contained in the Renewed Hope social contract we have with the people. “Asiwaju, on this special occasion, I join numerous political proteges, associates, and leaders of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in wishing you a happy birthday. May Almighty Allah grant you good health as you preside over the affairs of our dear country, Nigeria”.
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29 Mar 2023
LAMATA: BUS FARES IN LAGOS STATE RETURNS TO 100% ON APRIL 1ST ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16800705640744147684483959975454 The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a message notifying residents of Lagos that with effect from Saturday, 1st April, bus fares on all regulated buses BRT, Standard and FLM- shall revert to a 100 per cent rate. The notice which was published on social media indicated that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on Lagos Wednesday, 8th February 2023 approved a 50% slash in bus fares following the cash crunch brought about by the recent currency swap. It continued, "Following the Supreme Court and Federal Government's pronouncements on the use of old notes alongside the new notes and the return of stability to the system, the 50% rebate is hereby discontinued". "Consequently, bus fares return to a pre-50% slash rate effective Saturday, 1st April 2023" the statement ends.
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LAMATA: BUS FARES IN LAGOS STATE RETURNS TO 100% ON APRIL 1ST ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

29 Mar 2023
SANWO-OLU INTERCEDES, AGREES TO PAY ₦5M COMPENSATION TO UBER DRIVER ASSAULTED DURING #ENDSARS ANNIVERSARY ®™√ INN Nigeria © sanwo olu driver 547159360393872535 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said he’ll be paying the sum of ₦5million awarded by the court as compensation to an Uber driver, Adedotun Clement, who was assaulted during the first anniversary of the EndSARS protest. The Governor who spoke through his Social Media handles said he was going to honour the March 14 judgment of the Lagos division of the high court ordering the state government to pay ₦ 5 million as compensation to Clement. The Governor wrote, “Good evening Lagos, as Governor, I'm committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting citizens' rights with empathy and authority. "I recently became aware of the case involving Mr Clement Adedotun and the judgement by the Federal High Court, and I understand the impact this legal battle has had on him." "After reviewing Mr Clement's case, I've directed the Honorable Attorney General to set up a meeting and pay him the compensation awarded by the Court." “Although the State Government has appealed the ruling, I’ve interceded in this instance in the interest of the public good, and requested that the State’s Attorney General comply with the court’s ruling." “As a strong advocate for the rule of law, I commend all parties for seeking justice through the appropriate channels, and I remain committed to upholding the rights of all Lagosians".
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26 Mar 2023
LASG VOWS TO CONTINUE CLAMP DOWN ON MISCREANTS HARASSING MOTORISTS WITHIN THE STATE ®™√ INN Nigeria © fb img 16798554005228159388057465428565 The Lagos State Government has vowed to continue clamp down on miscreants who harass Motorists and truck drivers going about their lawful businesses, through continuous sting operations across the State. The Ministry of Transportation made this known at weekend while parading four suspected hoodlums by the name; Tunji Oyedeji, Allison Ozin, Taiwo Olubodun and Awotunde Ahmed, while carrying out their illegal activities in Amuwo-Odofin area of the State. Recall that the Transport Operations and Compliance Unit of the Ministry in February apprehended a group of miscreants in Igando axis, while extorting a tipper driver on his way to offload sand. Condemning their actions, the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde stated that the continuous arrest of these miscreants demonstrates the State Government’s resolve to ensure an enabling environment devoid of miscreants’ activities, saying, the Ministry will intensify its sting operations across the State to tame these urchins whose actions hinder economic development. The Transport Commissioner noted that the suspects arrested have been handed over to the Lagos State TASKFORCE for investigation and prosecution, warning others to desist from these illegal activities or be made to face the full wrath of the law in line with the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018.
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