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Federation Marks World Tourism Day With Boat Dislay, Cultural Activities

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Kunle Adelabu Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, marked this year’s World Tourism Day with boat display and cultural activities. Guests at the event held at the Takwa Bay Beach, Lagos, were also treated to dances and lots of entertaining activities. At the special event were guests, industry players and tourism enthusiasts who started arriving Tarzan jetty, Ijede, the take off point, around 9.30am, arrived Takwa Bay at around 11am and were welcomed by David Ross and Takwa Bay team organising committee. The Flag…

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SGBV: Foundation Trains Patent Medicine Vendors On Early Response

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By Adebola Adegoke The Cece Yara Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation, on Monday trained 100 Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs) and pharmacists on appropriate response and care to child survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the maiden capacity-building workshop tagged, “First Medical Responders Training”, was in commemoration of the World Contraception Day. Speaking to newsmen during the training, the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Detutu Ajibodu, said that training PPMVs was pertinent to strengthening national and global efforts in combating…

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Lagos Takes Delivery Of Trains For Red Line Rail System

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has achieved another major milestone in its determination to deliver the operation of the Red Line Rail System by the first quarter of 2023. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the TALGO SERIES 8 Trains acquired for the Red Line have finally arrived in Lagos, saying “The 2 Nos. Ten and Eleven Car trains which were bought from Milwaukee are here”. He explained that it was necessary to decouple the train into 21 individual cars for effective…

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Car Free Day: LASG Announces Plans To Boost Non – Motorised Transport Infrastructure

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has announced the construction of certain infrastructure to ensure the seamless implementation of the Non-Motorised Transport Plan (NMT). Speaking at the State maiden edition of “Car Free Day”, the Governor of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed that in the construction of some of the terminals, bicycle parking has been included to encourage the citizenry to embrace NMT, adding that his administration is making tremendous efforts to make transportation in the State more effective, efficient and sustainable through its several infrastructural,  policy, and institutional…

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Sanwo – Olu Reiterates Commitment To Religious Tolerance, Harmony In Lagos

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has assured that his administration will continue to provide and sustain a conducive environment for religious tolerance and harmony which Lagos is well known for. The Governor disclosed this at the Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos, venue of the Launch of a N10 Billion Endowment Fund by the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), noting that meaningful development can only take place in a peaceful environment. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi…

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FIFA Rated Referee, Jelili Ogunmuyiwa Laments Lack Of Stadium In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu A FIFA badged beach soccer referee, Mr Jilili Ogumuyiwa, has pointed at the lack of a stadium and inadequate sporting facilities as major factors militating against the performances of football teams from Ikorodu in the national league. Ogunmuyiwa, who recently officiated in the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, lamented the narrow escape by the only team representing Ikorodu Division in the national league, Ikorodu City FC, from being relegated in the recently concluded Nigeria Professional Football League. The top rated referee, writing on his Facebook page…

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31st Ikorodu – Oga Carnival Kicks Off With Logo, Ankara, Programmes Unveiling

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Kunle Adelabu The 31st edition of the annual Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has commenced with the unveiling of logo, official Ankara fabric and programme of activities for the celebrations. The General Council of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) comprising of the entire clubs, associations and societies in Ikorodu gave the approval for the commencement of this year’s edition of the annual celebration at a meeting held at the Oteju Hall, Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu on Sunday, September 25, 2022. This year’s Ikorodu –…

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African Church Celebrates Harvest Of Great Benefits

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Kunle Adelabu The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, the seat of the Bishop of the Lagos West Missionary Diocese, on Sunday, September 25, 2022. This year’s edition, which was themed, ‘Harvest of Great Benefts’, witnessed a sermon delivered by Rt. Rev. Hezekiah Adeleke Adetoro, Bishop, Lagos West Missionary Diocese, and was equally well attended. Also, Chieftains and members of the Anibaba Family of Ikorodu, led by the former Commissioner in Lagos State, Arch. Kayode Anibaba, opened this year’s harvest with handsome donation as Family Harvesters of the year. The Deputy…

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Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL): A COMMENDABLE EFFORT

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By OlaOluwa Godwin Oke Innovation is a catalyst for societal advancement, and it emanates from creating an environment where creative ideas can connect and evolve as a solution to socio-economic issues. Therefore, any government, company or individual attempt to create a platform that serves as a springboard for new ideas, helps innovators pursue creative solutions and build a productive network that can improve the economic prosperity of society should be a welcome idea. Silicon Valley, a region in northern California, has the highest concentration of high-tech multinational corporations located in…

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Lagos Emerges Overall Best State In Digital Infrastructure For Development

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Government outshined other States of the Federation to emerge as the best overall State in Digital Infrastructure for Development in Nigeria, winning seven awards at the 6th edition of the annual Tech Innovation Awards formerly called Nigeria Tech Innovation and Telecom Awards (NTITA). The Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Hakeem Fahm, who received the award on behalf of the State Government, said the conferment of the awards on Lagos is a reflection of its buoyant tech ecosystem and the push to provide a world-class environment…

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