Rep. Benson Moves To Safeguard Nigerian Businesses Against Foreign Exploitation

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Kunle Adelabu Concerned by the challenges that local businesses are facing, especially regarding exploitation and unfair competition from their foreign counterparts, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency , Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has moved a motion to safeguard the local businesses. Benson, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, revealed on his Facebook and other social media handles late Thursday, that the motion, “Strengthening Legislative Framework to Protect Nigerian Businesses Against Exploitation and Predatory Pricing Practices”, is to address the gang – up against Nigerian businesses. The three-term…

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FG, LASG Should Be On Same Page On Waterways – Sanwo – Olu

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Wale Jagun -We want mutually beneficial relationship between NIWA, Lagos, says Senate Committee Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, urged both the federal and state governments to be on the same page on waterways, saying the Lagos State Government will continue to improve and enhance its working relationship with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). He said the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development was set up by the Lagos State Government to put in place the right and needed infrastructure around waterways in the State, and therefore urged…

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NUC To Assess Proposed LASUSTECH Biochemistry Programme Next Week

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Kunle Adelabu The National Universities Commission (NUC) will next week paid a visit to the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) for the resource assessment of its proposed Biochemistry Programme. Officials of the NUC are expected to arrive LASUSTECH on Monday, July 8, for the assessment which is slated for Tuesday, July 9, 2024. This was contained in a statement issued by the institution on Monday. “The university will receive National Universities Commission officials on Tuesday 9th July, 2024, for Resource Assessment visitation on the proposed B.Sc Biochemistry…

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Lagos State Owned Universities’ VCs Hold 7th Biennial Conference

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Kunle Adelabu The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria (COPSUN) – Lagos State University of Science & Technology, Lagos State University and Lagos State University of Education, will host its 7th Biennial Conference next week. The Conference, themed, “Effective University Governance: Role of Stakeholders’, will be held between Monday 8th July and Friday 12th July 2024. The opening ceremony takes place at the Mariot Hotel, Joel Ogunnaike GRA Ikeja, while the Conference will hold at the Providence Hotel, Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA, Ikeja. According to the statement on…

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Majidun Students Claim Victory For Education District II In State Secondary School Taxtrybe Debate Competition

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Wale Jagun Two students of the Majidun Senior Secondary School – Ishola Damilola and Fashikun Ashiat, have sustained the excellence performance and the leading roles of the Education District II in the state. The students emerged winners of the 2024 Lagos State Secondary School Taxtrybe Debate Championship with N250, 000 as prize. The exceptional students advanced from the preliminary stage of the competition to semi finals and ultimately, the grand finale. At the final, Damilola and Ashiat presented a meticulously researched debate argument, thereby, contributing to educating Lagosians on the…

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CHOLERA: LASG Takes Awareness To Community Leaders, CDAs

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-Urges residents to embrace hygienic practices As part of the efforts to reduce the spread of cholera in Lagos State, the Government has urged Community Leaders, members of Community Development Associations and all residents to embrace hygienic practices in the fight against the spread of cholera. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje made the call in his address at an interactive session with community leaders and CDAs, imploring attendees to ensure that the essence of the initiative is achieved through the implementation of…

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Building Collapse: LASBCA Warns Residents Against Illegal Construction

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Government has reemphasised its warning to those erecting buildings without obtaining the necessary permits, restating its determination to arrest the spate of illegal construction and building collapse in the State. The General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki gave the warning while reacting to a building with an illegal attachment that collapsed today in the Mushin axis of the State. He explained that preliminary investigation on the two-story building with an illegal attachment collapsed under construction thereby affecting a nearby…

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Lagos Planning To Establish Sovereign Investment Fund, Says Sanwo-Olu

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Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said on Wednesday that the State is planning to establish a Sovereign Investment Fund for strategic investments into the future. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during a courtesy visit by the Executive Management of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), led by its Managing Director/CEO, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, at Lagos House, Marina. The Governor charged the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority to consider investing in the Lekki Airport, Rail, Film City and Food Logistics hub projects of the Lagos State Government. He said: “We, as a…

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THE COMPLIANCE ECOSYSTEM

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By Tolulope Adigun Different industries have different levels of regulation. In the Nigerian economy, the financial sector is the one with the most regulations. Globally, the compliance industry is always changing. The main issue that many businesses are facing is a lack of knowledge regarding the possible consequences of non-compliance. In any firm, a robust and encouraging compliance culture is essential for success. Within an enterprise, ethical behavior can be communicated through compliance. Everyone is accountable for compliance; compliance professionals are not the only ones. A company’s bottom line is…

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SPEECH: THE VANGUARD OF WESTERN EDUCATION IN IGBOGBO TOWN: PROFILING OF THE “LIFE AND TIME“ OF OUR DECEASED DISTINGUISHED PARENTS

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By Dr Jaiye Ogunlewe 1.Greetings: Distinguishes ladies and gentlemen,permit me to undertake an unusual protocol for this occasion.I wish to recongnize the head of Fadugba Royal family,DR AKINOLA Ajose OGunlewe , for honouring us with the presence and providing exemplary leadership with financial and other supportive contribution in holding this large family together .I also recognize all our “fathers” in this for their contributions. Permit me now to revive the usual protocol. It is my honour and privilege to recongnize our guest and” landlord “ – the Lagos state Government…

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