Nigeria

Lagos State Scales Up Drainage Infrastructure to Mitigate Flood Risks

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Lagos State Scales Up Drainage Infrastructure to Mitigate Flood Risks

The Lagos State Government has scaled up its drainage expansion and flood mitigation programme as part of a broader urban resilience strategy ahead of the peak rainfall season. The intervention covers construction of new drainage channels, rehabilitation of aging infrastructure, and extensive desilting of primary and secondary collectors across flood prone areas of the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu described the initiative as a core component of the administration’s commitment to protecting lives, property, and…

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Edo State Launches Integrated Skills Programme to Tackle Youth Unemployment

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Edo State Launches Integrated Skills Programme to Tackle Youth Unemployment

The Edo State Government has expanded its youth employment and human capital development agenda through an integrated skills development programme designed to align training outcomes with market demand. The initiative targets vocational trades, agribusiness value chains, and digital economy skills, with implementation structured around partnerships with the private sector and accredited training institutions. The Executive Governor of Edo State, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo described the programme as a deliberate shift from short term employment interventions…

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Federal Authorities Reaffirm Commitment to Financial System Stability Amid Economic Adjustment

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Federal Authorities Reaffirm Commitment to Financial System Stability Amid Economic Adjustment

The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria have reaffirmed their joint commitment to safeguarding financial system stability as the economy navigates ongoing structural adjustments. The position was restated during a high-level policy engagement involving fiscal authorities, financial institutions, and market stakeholders, where emphasis was placed on coordination, prudence, and institutional resilience. The Minister of Finance (State), Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite described financial stability as the foundation upon which economic reform, investment confidence, and inclusive…

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Lagos launches inaugural Street Art Festival to showcase public murals

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Lagos launches inaugural Street Art Festival to showcase public murals

Lagos opened its inaugural Street Art Festival titled Legendary Lagos: City of Dreams, introducing a state backed cultural platform designed to transform the urban landscape through large scale public murals and creative installations. The event brings together local and international artists with the primary objective of taking art directly to communities rather than limiting cultural expression to galleries or elite venues. State officials highlight the festival as part of a broader tourism revitalisation programme intended…

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Ministry of Environment and Water Resources launches new initiatives for water quality and green resilience

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Ministry of Environment and Water Resources launches new initiatives for water quality and green resilience

The Lagos Ministry of Environment and Water Resources marked recent environmental observances with the launch of new measures aimed at improving water quality, preserving wetlands and combating indiscriminate waste disposal. The ministry announced a heightened water testing regime for major urban water bodies, pilot recycling clusters in selected communities and renewed action against unauthorised dumping along lagoon corridors. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab emphasized the need for integrated responses that combine engineering works, community education and private…

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