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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has launched the second edition of its Apprenticeship Training Programme under the Blight to Bright Initiative 2.0, aimed at equipping youths with vocational skills and creating sustainable employment opportunities. The programme was officially flagged off on Wednesday at the Agege Local Government Secretariat, with government officials, community leaders, training partners and beneficiaries in attendance. Declaring the programme open, the Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, described the initiative as a transformative intervention designed to provide young people with practical vocational skills, promote self-reliance and inspire brighter futures. He said the programme underscores the Lagos State Government's unwavering commitment to youth empowerment by ensuring that every resident, irrespective of background, has access...

 * Tributes have continued to pour in for renowned entrepreneur and construction magnate, Otunba Muraina Olatunji Banjoko (MOB), as he marks his 65th birthday, with the Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, leading the celebration with glowing commendation for the accomplished business leader and philanthropist. In his goodwill message, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking described the Chairman and CEO of Threeco Construction Company Limited as an icon of excellence whose remarkable contributions to business, community development, and humanity have earned him widespread admiration and enduring respect. He noted that Otunba Banjoko has distinguished himself as an accomplished entrepreneur, visionary leader, and compassionate philanthropist whose impact transcends the construction industry. According to him, under the celebrant's leadership, Threeco Construction Company Limited has become synonymous with quality, professionalism, and reliability, while his numerous humanita...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu, popularly known as DODO, has marked his first anniversary in office with a major empowerment programme, providing financial support to 400 residents as part of his administration's commitment to improving the welfare of the people. Speaking during the anniversary celebration, Hon. Idowu described the milestone as a reflection of his administration's dedication to inclusive governance, economic empowerment, and sustainable grassroots development. "The one-year anniversary celebration stands as another testament to our administration's resolve to deliver inclusive governance, promote economic growth, and ensure that the dividends of democracy reach every resident of Orile-Agege LCDA," he said. As part of the programme, 400 beneficiaries received ₦100,000 each, amounting to ₦40 million in direct financial empowerment. The beneficiaries were ...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  Christian leaders in Lagos State have commenced mobilisation and voter sensitisation efforts in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the forthcoming elections. The mobilisation meeting was held at the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Headquarters in Lagos and brought together Christian leaders from across the  state. Addressing participants, the Director of Christian Affairs of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Dr Sam Ogedengbe said the meeting was convened to coordinate support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the election of Dr Obafemi Hamzat, alongside other APC candidates. He explained that the gathering was aimed at assigning responsibilities to members across all local governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to ensure effective grassroots mobilisation during the election period. According to him, representatives were selected from ...

 * The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has paid glowing tribute to the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, describing him as one of the foremost architects of educational transformation whose leadership continues to redefine learning and human capital development in the Gateway State. In a heartfelt birthday message, the renowned real estate entrepreneur commended Professor Arigbabu for his exceptional blend of scholarship, administrative excellence, and visionary public service, noting that his stewardship of the education sector has continued to inspire confidence in the future of education in Ogun State. According to Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Professor Arigbabu has distinguished himself as an education reformer whose policies and programmes have consistently advanced academic excellence, strengthened institutional standards, promoted innovation, and positioned education as a strategic dr...

-  Sustainable Future Lagos, Nigeria — With renewed urgency and a shared commitment to reshape Africa's development future, the fifth edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 2026), co-convened by Sterling One Foundation, the United Nations in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, and the Lagos State Government, brought together over 2,000 leaders, policymakers, investors, philanthropists, development partners, business executives, innovators, and young changemakers from across Africa and beyond to drive bold conversations, create transformative partnerships, and unlock the financing needed to build resilient and inclusive economies. Held under the theme, "Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies,"the summit reinforced a powerful message: Africa's development ambitions will be realised not through isolated efforts, but through purposeful collaboration, innovative financing, and collective actio...