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LASRRA Enjoins Residents To Register, Validate, Pick – Up LAG-ID Cards

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) has enjoined all Lagos residents to visit different registration outlets spread across the 57 Local Government and Local Council Development Areas in the State to register and validate as the case may be, so that the administration can serve them better. The General Manager of LASRRA, Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola disclosed this on Thursday at a media parley held at LASRRA Headquarters, Ikeja, aimed at informing the public on its various activities and achievements as well as what to expect in the…

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Sanwo – Olu Pledges To Roll Out Health Palliatives For Lagos Residents

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday announced that his government will embark on health palliatives that will improve the well-being of the citizens. Sanwo – Olu disclosed this during the 2023 Community Day celebration organised by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, held at the Police College ground, Ikeja, stating that the subsidy on health care services and products is to cushion the economic challenges facing the citizens, particularly the rural communities. While giving the pledge, the Governor explained that his administration…

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Senate Tasks CBN On Statutory Reporting Compliance As Stakeholders Engage On Bank Recapitalization

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Wale Jagun The Nigerian Senate has tasked the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) and its subsidiaries such as the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting PLC, NIRSAL Plc, NIRSAL Microfinance Bank on strict compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007 and the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (as amended). This was made known during the interactive session and statutory briefing of the Central Bank of Nigeria with the joint committees of the Senate on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions and the House of Representatives Committee on Banking Regulations held…

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30th Anniversary: Oriwu College Class Of 1993 Commissions Water Project For Laundry

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Kunle Adelabu -There is no Oriwu College without former students – Principal The Class of 1993 set of the Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), has commissioned a water project for laundry, for the students in boarding house of their former school and the premier college in Ikorodu Division, Oriwu College. Alhaji (Dr) Hameed Sunmonu, the National President, OCOSAN, who was the special guest of honour at the event, commissioned the project in commemoration of the set’s 30 years anniversary of graduating from the college which has been…

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Easygold Initiative Convener Gets Rep. Benson’s Support On Mental Health Awareness Campaign

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Kunle Adelabu As part of his efforts to create more awareness for mental health awareness and galvanise support for the cause, the convener of the Easygold Initiative for Mental Health Awareness, Comrade Hassan Temidayo, has undertook a significant visit to the National Assembly to engage with Honourable Jimi Benson, a distinguished member of the National Assembly representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency. The mental health campaigner paid the courtesy visit to the three term lawmaker on Wednesday, during which he discussed, and advocate for mental health awareness and also solicited his support…

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Senator Abiru Lights Up Aga, Gbasemo, Sholebo Estate Road With Solar

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Mariam Akinloye The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at National Assembly, Senator Tokunbo Abiru has completed the installation of solar street lights from Aga junction through Gbasemo down to the Sholebo Estate Road in Ikorodu LGA. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Senator on Media & Publicity, Mr Enitan Olukotun, on Thursday, the project is meant to light up dark spots around the communities, increase social and economic activities and reduce criminal activities in the benefiting communities, most especially in this festive period. He added…

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Sanwo-Olu Presents N2.2trn Appropriation Bill To Lagos Assembly

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, presented the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N2.2trn to the State House of Assembly for approval. The appropriation bill, themed “Budget of Renewal,” was presented to the members at the Chamber, Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Sanwo-Olu, presenting the budget, said that the budget represents hope for these challenging times, echoing the renewed hope of the Federal Government. Of the proposed 2024 budget, N1.224 trillion, representing the capital expenditure, would accrue from Internally Generated Revenues (IGRs) and federal transfers, while deficit financing…

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Lagos Records Zero Bank Robbery Four Years In A Row

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Wale Jagun The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu on Tuesday stated that bank robbery appears to be a bygone incident in the state, adding that for the fourth consecutive year, the state has recorded no incident of armed robbery assault against any financial institution. Sanwo – Olu, said that the development is the longest period over the last two decades, while attributing it to the continuous review of the State’s security architecture and the consistent surveillance put in place to nip organised crimes in the bud.…

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Africa Can Win Next World Cup With Well Organised Federations, Cooperation – Asisat Oshoala

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Kunle Adelabu The sixth term winner of the African Women’s Player of the Year Award, Asisat Oshoala, has said that African teams can win the next world cup if there are better and well managed football leagues across the continent and cooperation among the federations. Oshoala, who was announced as the African Women’s Player of the Year, on Monday, at the CAF award gala in Marrakesh, Morocco, charged clubs and football administrators to develop the game in the continent, like what is obtainable in Europe. She gave the charge in…

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How Skill Acquisition At Etunrenren Vocational Centre Made Me Independent – Mrs Adenekan, A Fashion Designing Graduate

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Kunle Adelabu One of the success stories from the various skill acquisition centres established by the Lagos State Government, across the state, has stated that the opportunity and skill that she acquired at the Etunrenren Vocational Skill Acquisition Centre in Ikorodu, has made her independent as a fashion designer. Mrs Adenekan Arinola, a graduate of fashion designing from the centre, now manages her own fashion shop at Solomade, where she makes herself productive and provides services to her customers. She spoke with THE IMPACT, at her shop after participating in…

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