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Lagos committed to improved living conditions – Sanwo-Olu

The Punch 

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said his administration is committed to improving the conditions of living in the state. The governor stated this while unveiling the newly-built Mushin Red Line flyover on Saturday, declaring it was toll-free. “We’re keeping all our promises. We’re ensuring that the Greater Lagos we promised comes alive; you

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Fuel queues mustn’t obstruct traffic, LASTMA warns

The Punch 

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has warned motorists queuing for fuel at various filling stations to avoid traffic congestion that inconveniences other road users. The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the warning on Sunday as he deployed additional officers to monitor traffic around fuel stations across Lagos. This is according to a

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Lagos Revenue Portal will boost state’s income – CITN

The Punch 

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria has lauded the recent launch of the Lagos State Revenue Portal by the State Government, noting that it will improve the state’s revenue. In a statement, the President and Chairman of the CITN, Samuel Agbeluyi, commended the initiative as crucial for fostering confidence in the fiscal management and

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Bayelsa plans to buy planes for commercial flights

The Punch 

After months of speculation, Bayelsa State Government has revealed its intention to purchase an aircraft for commercial purposes in order to make the Bayelsa International Airport functional. The government social media handlers, led by the Director General, New Media, Kolawole Oredipe, as well as other social media aides, posted the government move on their Facebook

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Imperative of digital literacy for economic growth

The Punch 

As the future of work and life becomes increasingly intertwined with digitisation and technology, the demand for higher-value skills and digital literacy is on the rise. This shift is creating new business models, job opportunities, and driving economic growth. According to the World Economic Forum, an estimated 70 per cent of new value created over

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Why financial institutions need stress tests

The Punch 

To the average Nigerian, the intricacies of bank risk management might seem distant from daily life. However, the robustness of our banks’ risk frameworks directly impacts every facet of our economy, from the interest rates on your savings account to the availability of loans for small businesses. As a risk specialist who has navigated the

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NDLEA commander proposes drug test for admission seekers

The Punch 

The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kwara State command, Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, has urged the National Universities Commission to make drug tests a requirement for admission into tertiary institutions. The commander, while answering questions from journalists in Ilorin, on Sunday, said students should pass drug tests before their admission into the universities.

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Corruption at the heart of economic hopelessness

The Punch 

Corruption, when defined broadly is all-encompassing. It involves greed, selfishness and dumbness. When corruption reaches the level currently exhibited in Nigeria, everybody becomes a suspect. Even, behind the outward laughter and the authentic activities, a new father starts doubting the ownership of the newborn from conception! Hence, the growing calls for DNA. No aspect of

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