Author: TheLagosianMagazine

‘We’ve fulfilled our pledge’ — Governor Mushin Flyover — the last of the five overpasses built along the Red Line corridor — is now open to traffic. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, formally commissioned the infrastructure, bringing a new commuting experience to the axis. The project, undertaken by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has brought traffic relief to motorists and commuters connecting Agege Motor Road from Onipanu, just as it solved congestion and delays associated with railway level crossing at Ogunmokun axis. The overpass also eliminated pedestrian and vehicular interference on the rail tracks, eradicating the risk…

Abeokuta, Ogun State – August 8, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized the need for sustainable financial solutions to drive grassroots development, particularly for those living below the poverty line. He made this call at LAPO Microfinancr Bank’s Half Year Review held at New Legacy Resort, Abeokuta. At the event were diverse stakeholders who gathered to assess the organization’s performance and strategize for the remainder of 2024. Obasanjo commended LAPO’s commitment to empowering low-income earners, especially women, through microfinance and social intervention programs. He encouraged the organization to continue making a significant impact on the lives of many. The…

Abeokuta, Ogun State – August 8, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently advocated for economic empowerment and social development, especially for those living below the poverty line, at LAPO’s Half Business Review held at New Legacy Resort, Abeokuta. The event was attended by key stakeholders, board members, and LAPO management, who gathered to assess the organization’s performance for the first half of the year and strategize for the remainder of 2024. In his address, Obasanjo highlighted the importance of sustainable financial solutions for grassroots development, encouraging LAPO to continue its mission making a significant impact on the lives of many.…

Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, has ridiculed the Council of State meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Sowore, a human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, disparagingly described the gathering of former presidents and heads of state, including immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, as a ‘meeting of failures’. In a post on his X account, Sowore wrote, “Failure meeting Failure: Today in Abuja at the Presidential Villa, a former failed President @MBuhari had a meeting with the current failed President @officialABAT.” Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was conspicuously absent…

The Federal Government has taken delivery of 70 hybrid Jet Mover buses from Jet Motor Company in a bid to enhance the country’s transportation sector. The Nigerian automobile manufacturer made this disclosure in a statement to The PUNCH on Monday. The buses, which operate on compressed natural gas and premium motor spirit, are expected to provide affordable and comfortable transportation for Nigerians. The handover ceremony, held at Jet Motor Company’s plant in Ajah, Lagos State, was attended by officials from the Ministry of Finance and representatives of the Presidential Initiative for Compressed Natural Gas. The Technical Assistant to the Permanent…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has said that each of the 109 senators in the upper chamber receives a total of N1.06m in salary and allowances per month. It clarified this in response to recent controversies over the real amount each lawmaker earns per month. This means each lawmaker earns N12.72m in 12 months and the Federal Government makes a total expenditure of N1.4bn annually for all senators. The RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, said this in a statement personally signed on Tuesday in Abuja. A breakdown of their monthly earnings revealed that each Senator collects a monthly salary…

By Sola Ojewusi In a remarkable display of the growing confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector, Air Peace, one of the country’s leading airlines, is steadily becoming the airline of choice for prominent Nigerians traveling abroad. The latest figure to be seen flying with Air Peace on an international route is His Majesty, Dr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a video that has garnered widespread attention, Dr. Sanusi is warmly welcomed at the Air Peace counter by none other than Dr. Allen Onyema, the visionary CEO and founder of…

By Jimmy Fatunbi At the recently held 10th edition of the Information Communications and Telecommunication Exhibition (ICTEL Expo), industry experts have emphasized the critical need to strike a balance between innovation and regulation in the fintech sector. The flagship event, organized by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), with the theme, ‘New Tech: Threats and Opportunities’, brought together key players in the technology and telecommunications and financial services industries. This year’s edition reflects Nigeria’s present journey towards a self-sustaining and productive digital economy; highlighting the transformative power of emerging technologies, mitigating the associated risks and exploring the endless…

Peter Okoye’s, the other half of the singing twins popularly known as PSQUARE has written an open letter to His brother, Paul Okoye following their ongoing acrimony and breakup blues. Below is the text of the open letter: My dear brother Paul, Just like I have told you several times, I am not in any competition with you or anybody else. However, seeing you grant countless interviews where you constantly discredit my efforts in the group that we both created and built together really speaks volumes. In your recent interviews, you claimed that you wrote and sang 99% of all…

By Sola Ojewusi After two and a half weeks of thrilling competition, the Paris Olympics concluded on Sunday with a dazzling closing ceremony at the Stade de France. The event marked the official handover to Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Summer Games. The ceremony featured a dramatic moment as Hollywood star Tom Cruise made a stunning entrance, leaping from the stadium roof and descending to the field. Once on the ground, Cruise received the Olympic flag from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, then rode off on a motorcycle, symbolizing the transition to the next host city. The…