Author: TheLagosianMagazine

By Samson Sule LAGOS – The Evergreen Musical Heritage Foundation (EMHF) has officially opened its Heritage Event Hall to the public, marking the completion of the first publicly accessible facility within an ambitious cultural and academic project dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating the rich history of African music. The Heritage Event Hall is designed as a dynamic venue for concerts, conferences, exhibitions, cultural festivals, educational programmes and other public engagements. Beyond serving as an event centre, the facility is envisioned as a living cultural space where music, history and heritage converge to inspire learning, creativity and artistic expression. The…

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed September 29, 2026 for his ruling over the preliminary objection in the intellectual property suit filed by the Times Multimedia Ltd against the African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank, and other defendants. The judge fixed the date on Thursday, July 2, 2026, following the conclusion arguments by the parties on the preliminary objection by the Afreximbank and other defendants, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the suit. The plaintiff, Times Multimedia Ltd., a Nigerian media and events company, is the originator and registered proprietor of “CAX” – the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi A viral video of a corn seller claiming to earn more than ₦2.5 million every month has ignited widespread debate on social media, with many Nigerians questioning the credibility of the claim while others argued that it could be achievable under certain circumstances. The video, shared on X by @ChuksEricE, captured a woman asking the corn seller how much she earned from her business. In response, the seller confidently stated that she made about ₦2.5 million monthly. It remains unclear whether the video was a spontaneous street interview or a scripted content creation skit. Despite the uncertainty,…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) is steadily emerging as a new force in grassroots boxing, thanks to the vision and commitment of its chairman, Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (TAT), whose passion for youth development has sparked a sporting revolution within the community. Speaking during a boxing development programme in Ejigbo, Aare TAT reaffirmed his commitment to discovering and nurturing young talents through structured sporting initiatives aimed at creating opportunities for the next generation. Under his leadership, Ejigbo has witnessed increased investment in youth-focused programmes, with boxing becoming one of the fastest-growing sports in the council…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has launched a nationwide rollout of one million improved climate-smart hybrid cocoa seedlings in a major push to revitalise Nigeria’s cocoa industry, increase farmers’ incomes, expand export earnings, and create employment opportunities for thousands of young Nigerians. The initiative, flagged off on Wednesday at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, Oyo State, forms part of the National Cocoa Development Plan under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, described the programme as a strategic national intervention designed…

By Peter Omopo The Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, the national oil company of the Republic of the Congo, and Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals have begun discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the Republic of the Congo’s supply of refined petroleum products while deepening regional energy cooperation and industrial integration across Africa. The discussions took place during a visit by an SNPC delegation to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, where the Managing Director of SNPC, Maixent Raoul Ominga, described the refinery as a strategic industrial asset for the African continent. Ominga said the Republic of…

By Peter Omopo The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country with effect from July 1, 2026, citing their failure to meet regulatory requirements for continued operations. The apex bank said the action was approved by its Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, in accordance with Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020. According to the CBN, the affected institutions failed to satisfy the conditions required to retain their operating licences. The regulator explained that the decision was based on one or more regulatory infractions, including insufficient assets…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide At least two people have lost their lives following large-scale celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico’s national football team secured qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Authorities in the Mexican capital confirmed that a 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died from suffocation after massive crowds gathered in the city’s streets to celebrate Mexico’s impressive 2-0 victory over Ecuador. Officials said emergency responders were deployed to manage the situation as thousands of jubilant supporters flooded public spaces following the historic result. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, while local media…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Ọ̀tá kò mọ ọ̀kùn ọ̀là; tótá bá mọ̀ ní, kò bá ti jà.” ….”The enemy does not know the power of destiny; if they knew, they would not have fought.” Those who oppose or try to bring you down often act out of ignorance and jealousy, not because they truly understand who you are or what God has placed upon your life. If they knew the grace, purpose, favour, and divine protection surrounding you, they wouldn’t waste their time fighting you. Má bẹ̀rù, má ṣe rẹ̀wẹ̀sì, ọ̀nà rẹ ti jẹ́ mímọ̀ …Do not be afraid or…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The South African government has reassured residents that Tuesday, June 30, will remain a normal working day despite planned anti-immigration protests scheduled to take place across parts of the country. In an official statement, authorities urged citizens not to be misled by rumours circulating on social media about a nationwide shutdown, stressing that government offices, schools, businesses and other essential services would continue operating without interruption. The reassurance comes as anti-immigration organisations, including Operation Dudula and the March and March Movement, prepare demonstrations calling for stricter immigration enforcement and the removal of undocumented migrants from the…