The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stressed that the proposed N4.237 trillion 2026 budget must prioritize residents’ needs and drive inclusive growth across the state. His comments came during Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, dubbed the “Budget of Shared Prosperity.” Key highlights: Bottom line: The

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Town planners employed by the Lagos State government have pledged to tackle the persistent building approval deficit through better coordination, stronger enforcement, enhanced staffing, and digital planning tools. The commitment was made during the Physical Planning Post-Summit/Management Retreat at Jubilee Chalets, Epe. Key points from the retreat: Challenges identified: Key resolutions: Stakeholder engagement: Former commissioners,

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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported significant year-on-year price declines for key Nigerian staples in September 2025, marking the sharpest drop in over a year. The data indicates that government interventions in food logistics and supply chains may be easing household food costs. Key findings: However, some food items increased in price: Regional disparities:

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The 8th edition of Beauty West Africa, Africa’s largest beauty and cosmetics expo, opened in Lagos, drawing exhibitors from over 55 countries and more than 4,000 visitors from 47 nations. The event provides a platform for global brands, distributors, and manufacturers to showcase products, explore partnerships, and seek franchise opportunities in Nigeria, Africa’s largest cosmetics

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A 300-level student at Bayero University, Kano, Ramatu Yakubu, has won a car worth N35 million, becoming the sixth university student to win in MTN Nigeria’s ongoing campus activation series. The three-day event also distributed millions of naira in laptops, tablets, and cash while offering students low-cost data plans, including night packages starting at just

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Bitget Wallet, a leading everyday finance app, has introduced a Bank Transfer feature in Nigeria and Mexico, allowing users to instantly convert USDT and USDC into naira and peso and send funds directly to local bank accounts. The feature enables users to pay merchants, settle bills, or send money to friends and family directly from

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Media personality CeeC opened up about navigating fame after her stint on Big Brother Naija, sharing insights on the challenges and opportunities it brought. In a recent Echo Room podcast interview, she revealed that her original plan was to experience the show and return to her law career, saying, “For me, I just wanted to

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Actress Peggy Ovire has rejected actor Taye Arimoro’s N100 million demand, denying his allegations of assault on a movie set. Through her legal team, Peggy described Taye’s claims as “misleading, selective, and materially false,” insisting he twisted the events that occurred. The statement alleges that Taye confronted the Production Manager and head-butted Peggy’s driver, leaving

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Singer Simi has praised her husband, Adekunle Gold, for his recent performance in London, describing the show as “mind-blowing.” In an Instagram post, Simi lauded Adekunle Gold as an exceptional artist, husband, and father, highlighting his talent, persistence, and consistency. She emphasized that his hard work deserves all the recognition and success he is receiving.

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The Federal Government has ordered the closure of two factories in Ogun State for serious violations of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations. The affected facilities, True Metals Nigeria Limited and Phoenix Steel Mills Limited, are located along the Ikorodu-Sagamu industrial corridor. The closures followed an unscheduled inspection on Monday by the Minister of State

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