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  L-R: The Technical Assistant to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Dr. Bala Yusuf Yunusa, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Sustainable Development Goals, Mrs. Kaphayah Olayemi Sarumi, the Head of the Ethiopian Delegation, Mr. Solomon Tesfasilassie and the Director, Budget, Ministry of Economy Planning and Budget, Mr. Olufemi Orojimi during an exchange visit to Lagos on Nigeria’s Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) Implementation at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals (OSDGs), has hosted a high-level delegation from Ethiopia on a sub-national exchange visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on sustainable development financing and the implementation of Nigeria’s Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF). The visit, which brought together development financing and economic planning experts from both countries, focused on sharing best practices, fostering partnerships...

  The Lagos State Government has hosted a high-level delegation from Ethiopia as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration on sustainable development financing and the implementation of Nigeria’s Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF). The delegation, which visited through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals (OSDGs), participated in a sub-national exchange programme designed to promote knowledge sharing and foster partnerships on innovative financing strategies for sustainable development. Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Office of SDGs, Mrs. Kaphayah Olayemi Sarumi, highlighted the importance of peer learning and strategic cooperation among African nations in addressing development financing challenges. She noted that Lagos State remains committed to prudent fiscal management, innovative financing mechanisms, and strategic partnerships that sup...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The case involving the principal suspect in the alleged murder of two prominent sons of the Ajiran Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State came up on Thursday before the Lagos High Court, Igboosere, Lagos. The matter was heard in Court 8 before Justice Abdul-Raheem Muyideen. Speaking with journalists after the proceedings, counsel to the defendant, Barrister Adedotun Ajulo, raised concerns over his client's health condition. According to him, the defence team was only informed on Wednesday that the defendant would be produced in court on Thursday. Ajulo stated that the defendant was brought to court in an ambulance and was reportedly on oxygen support at the time of his appearance. He further noted that the courtroom is located on the second floor of the court building and alleged that there was no lift or other facility to ease the movement of the defendant given his medical condition. Despite the concerns raised by the defence, the co...

  Pocari Sweat, the globally recognized ion supply drink brand, has unveiled Nigerian medical doctor, entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and BBNaija star, Faith Adewale, as its newest brand ambassador The partnership marks a significant milestone for Adewale, whose influence continues to grow across healthcare, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, and media.  Known for combining professional expertise with a relatable public persona, Faith has built a reputation as a strong advocate for healthy living and personal wellbeing, making him a natural fit for a brand centered on hydration and wellness. While many Nigerians first encountered him through Big Brother Naija, Faith has continued to distinguish himself beyond reality television. As a trained medical professional, he has consistently used his platform to promote healthier lifestyles, educate audiences on wellness-related issues, and encourage intentional living among young people. The new ambassadorial role reflects a shared commitm...

  In a significant demonstration of its commitment to the development of education and community empowerment, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated back-to-school packs to school pupils in Plateau State. The intervention, which took place in Jos, saw over 600 randomly selected pupils drawn from all 17 Local Government Areas of the state benefit from the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Each pupil received a school bag containing exercise books, writing materials, a mathematical set, and a water bottle, in a gesture designed to support their learning journey and encourage academic excellence. The initiative was facilitated by staff of Fidelity Bank’s University of Jos Branch, reflecting the bank’s culture of giving back to the communities it serves through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), a key feature of the bank’s CSR strategy. Through the programme, staff identify impactful community projects and raise funds to support them, while the bank’s management...

  Nestlé Nigeria, working alongside coalition partners, has completed the 2026 World Environment Day community sensitization and clean-up campaign across 12 locations nationwide, bringing together volunteers, communities and stakeholders in coordinated action to support environmental stewardship and responsible waste management. Speaking on the initiative, Victoria Uwadoka, Lead Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Nestlé Nigeria, said: “Environmental progress is most sustainable when communities see themselves as active participants rather than observers. What encouraged us most this year was not only the volume of waste recovered, but the willingness of volunteers, partners and community members to work together towards a shared goal. Lasting environmental progress depends on that sense of collective ownership, and it is often through small actions taken together that meaningful change begins.” Through the efforts of 424 volunteers across the 12 locatio...