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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed concern over the unacceptable deficiencies and failures in executing and managing the Concession Agreement on the Reconstruction and Expansion of the Benin-Asaba Highway. He stated this at a Stakeholders Engagement to find a feasible solution to the plight of road users and host communities along the corridor at the Edo State Government House. The Minister stressed that critical national infrastructure must not be allowed to deteriorate through negligence, poor and unprofessional construction practices, or failure to follow instructions. Umahi frowned at the Concessionaire, Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC), for failing to comply…

The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency, LASRRA, has urged residents to register with the organisation and regularly update their details to support effective planning and improve service delivery based on accurate population data. The General Manager of LASRRA, Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, made the call at a sensitisation campaign and town hall meeting on the roles and responsibilities of the agency at the Palace of HRH Oba Kolawole Abdullateef Lawal-Olumegbon (Akinwon lV) of Ajah Ile and Okun Ajah, Eti-Osa Local Government, Lekki, Lagos. Adebiyi-Abiola said Lagos remains one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, stressing that accurate information on residents is…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation(NRC), has released the Preliminary Report on the Warri- Itakpe Train Service (WITS) Accident ,which occurred at Owa- Oyibu, Agbor Delta State on June 8, 2026 even as it unfolded possible causes and made recommendations. Sequel to its investigation and findings , it adduced possible sudden development of a bogie/ wheel defect and the manner of brake application while the train was en route as probable causes . Consequently, it thus recommended a need for the strengthening of rolling stock and infrastructure management by conducting comprehensive inspection and safety audit of all the rolling stock, tracks and…

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), SIFAX Logistics, and Dangote Transport are among major stakeholders that have confirmed participation in the forthcoming 2026 Transportation Summit organised by the Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN). The summit, scheduled to hold on the 24th of September, 2026, at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, is expected to bring together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, transport operators, development partners, academics and other stakeholders to discuss the future of Nigeria’s transportation and logistics sector.The event is themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Economic Growth Through Transportation Logistics.” According to TCAN Chairman, Tola Adenubi, “The…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has identified a number of markets, commercial and institutional facilities across the Ajah-Lekki axis for compliance enforcement over persistent violations of waste management requirements and other environmental regulations. Speaking on the development, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the identified facilities include Kodak Moment, Bayrock Lifestyle, Caelum Nigeria Ltd, Alpha Pharmacy, Amazon Farm, Ramayaa Mall, Simply Africa Place, Aries Safia, Wolly Mall, Delightful Toy Shop, New Creation Church, The Logic Church, Dow Eye Clinic, Time Oak Hotel, L OMP, Furniture House, Fashion Design Factory, De Phantom Hotel, Elizade Motors,…

Lagos State University (LASU) has recorded another significant milestone in its sustainability and environmental leadership efforts, following its recognition by the UI GreenMetric Steering Committee for the University’s sustained commitment to environmental sustainability. Consequently, LASU has secured the renewal of its National and Regional Coordinatorship of UI GreenMetric for another year, while also being elevated to the Co-Chairmanship of key sessions at UI GreenMetric international events for the 2026/2027 academic session. The development was contained in a special congratulatory note addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello mni, NPOM, fspsp, by Doctor Vishnu Juwono, the new Chairperson, UI…

A new initiative, the Society for the Advancement of Entertainment and Trust, has been unveiled to strengthen the welfare, healthcare and long-term financial security of Nigerian entertainers and other creatives. The initiative, promoted by entertainment practitioner Victory Okelezo, popularly known as Kupa Victory, seeks to establish a sustainable support system that will reduce the dependence of entertainers on public appeals during medical emergencies. Speaking at the unveiling in Lagos, Okelezo said the initiative under the theme “Life After the Art,” was motivated by the increasing cases of illness and sudden deaths among entertainers, noting that many creatives remain financially vulnerable…

The Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to host the maiden National Inter-Mediate Games, with between ten thousand and fifteen thousand young athletes expected from across the country. This was made known at a media conference organised by the Lagos State Government to formally engage editors and media partners ahead of the historic sporting event scheduled for October first to fifteenth 2026 The Media Briefing brought together key officials involved in the organisation of the Games, including the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Sam Egube; Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende; Commissioner for Information and Strategy,…

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Oluwatoyin Enikuomehin, has called for responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), while urging individuals to develop the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly algorithm-driven society. Enikuomehin made the call while delivering the 127th Inaugural Lecture of LASU, titled “Thinking Machines and the Future of Thinking: Cyberphysicalism, the Transformation of Human Thought, and the Emergence of an Artificial Intelligence-Driven Algorithmic Society.” He said the growing integration of AI into everyday life requires individuals to understand how technology influences their thinking, decisions, knowledge and interactions. According to him, people should learn to…

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has announced plans to host the Lagos State Food Safety Conference and Exhibition 2026, a landmark initiative designed to mobilise residents, food handlers, manufacturers, and stakeholders across the food value chain toward a collective commitment to food safety, disease prevention, and public health protection. According to the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, the event is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at NECA House, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos, and will convene policymakers, public health experts, food scientists, industry regulators, market associations, and consumers in a unified effort to address emerging food safety challenges, strengthen…