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The Lagos State Government says it is committed to the general urban regeneration, rehabilitation and upgrading of Ladoke Akintola Road, reconstruction of Oladipo Bateye/Tayo Ayeni/Adetunji Adeoba, and Sowemimo Network of Roads, in Ikeja GRA Local Government Area. “To ensure a seamless process the Office of Infrastructure under the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure held a stakeholders meeting to allow residents to understand the peculiarity of pains and gains before the end of the projects.” Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, represented by Permanent Secretary of the office, Tokunbo Oyenuga said this at a stakeholders meeting on the…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has released its operational performance report for May 2026, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve waste collection, environmental sanitation, and service delivery across Lagos State. Speaking on the report, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin said that the Authority remained focused on improving operational efficiency, strengthening service delivery, and addressing pressure points within the waste management system. He said LAWMA and its network of licensed Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators evacuated a total of 418,500 tonnes of waste across the State in May, representing an average daily evacuation of 13,200 tonnes.…

The Governing Council of Lagos State University at its emergency meeting has approved the reappointment of Emmanuel .A. Fanu, as Registrar and Secretary to Council, and the new appointment of Olabisi Yusuf, as Bursar of the University. In a statement signed by Deputy Registrar/Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations of the Lagos State University, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onasile, both appointments take effect from Thursday, 2nd July 2026, for a period of four years. Fanu joined the service of Lagos State University in 1999 as an Administrative Officer II and rose steadily through the ranks over more than two decades of dedicated…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured investors and development partners that every investment commitment secured during the two-day Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 would be closely monitored to ensure implementation and measurable outcomes. Speaking at the closing session of the summit held at Victoria Island, the Governor said the state had established a post-summit investment conversion framework designed to track, monitor and support all agreements and commitments made during the event. According to him, the strategic agreements and Memoranda of Understanding, MoUs, signed at the summit are not mere ceremonial documents but instruments for delivering investments, projects, jobs and…

Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has reported strong financial performance for the 2025 financial year, as the construction giant prepares to hold its 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 18, 2026 in Abuja. The company, in its latest annual report, posted significant increases in revenue and profitability, underscoring what it described as a year of efficient project execution and sound financial management. Revenue rose by 34.1 per cent compared to the ₦566.71 billion recorded in 2024, reflecting increased activity across its core business segments. Profit Before Tax also recorded a notable jump of 38.5 per cent, reaching ₦40.95 billion, up…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) regrets to confirm that a serious train accident occurred on 8th June 2026 along the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor near Agbor, Delta State. In a statement, the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Transportation, Engineer Funsho Adebiyi, said preliminary reports indicate that four coaches capsized while one coach derailed, resulting in the unfortunate loss of four lives, comprising two adult females, one adult male, and one infant passenger. According to Adebiyi, a total of 442 passengers were booked on the train, while 40 crew members, security personnel, and third-party service providers were also on board,…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has confirmed that an incident occurred on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service, WITS, on Monday. In a statement, NRC Managing Director, Doctor Kayode Opeifa, said emergency response teams and relevant authorities were already at the scene attending to passengers and managing the situation. “Emergency response teams and relevant authorities are currently at the scene providing necessary assistance,” Opeifa said. The Corporation said it is closely monitoring developments and will release a detailed statement once more information is available. NRC urged the public to remain calm and rely only on official channels for verified updates as investigations…

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has explained the cause of delays experienced during the conduct of Mathematics and Further Mathematics papers in some centers across the country. In a statement, WAEC said the delays were caused by a combination of logistics and operational challenges that affected the timely delivery of question papers to certain centres. According to the Council, a fatal accident involving the vehicle transporting sensitive materials contributed to the disruption. “A devastating motor accident involving the vehicle conveying examination materials led to the loss of one of our staff. This incident, coupled with security challenges in some…

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has warned schools and supervisors to stop extorting money from WASSCE candidates, saying anyone caught would face derecognition, prosecution and blacklisting. In a statement issued Monday in Lagos by its Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, WAEC said it received alarming reports of supervisors and school officials demanding illegal payments from students under various pretexts. According to the Council, some schools charge candidates for transporting exam scripts, “welfare packages” for invigilators, and unauthorized cooperation fees. WAEC also flagged cases where schools demand payment for KAPEK scientific calculators already supplied free by the Council. “WAEC…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has condemned the attack on its enforcement officers during a routine environmental monitoring and compliance operation conducted on Sunday along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Commenting on the incident, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin, warned against any form of obstruction of enforcement and other lawful activities of the Authority, following an attack on LAWMA operatives by suspected illegal waste operators at Mazamaza Bus Stop. According to him, the Authority remains committed to enforcing environmental laws and protecting public infrastructure from activities that undermine sanitation standards across the State. The incident occurred…