LASG Charges Export Committee to Make Lagos Africa’s Hub for Non-Oil Exports

The Lagos State Government has tasked the State’s Export Promotion Committee with intensifying efforts to position Lagos as a leading hub for non-oil exports in Nigeria and across Africa. The charge was delivered by Dr. Olugbemiga Aina, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment (MCCTI), during a strategic meeting of the committee on Thursday.

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President Tinubu Summons Former Rivers Administrator, Ibas, to Aso Villa

President Bola Tinubu has summoned Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Ibas arrived at Aso Villa around 5:50 pm in brown traditional attire, accompanied by Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukayede.

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Nigeria, UAE Sign Landmark MoU to Deploy Advanced Cargo Systems at Airports

The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered a landmark partnership with DALIL UAE to implement Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) systems across airports nationwide, signaling a major step in modernizing the country’s aviation and logistics infrastructure. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), who described the initiative as pivotal in positioning Nigeria as a leading aviation and logistics hub in Africa.

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Christian Leaders Applaud Governor Douye Diri for Transformational Leadership in Bayelsa

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has received commendations from prominent Christian leaders for his administration’s transformational leadership, which they say is driving both spiritual and physical upliftment across the state. Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, General Overseer of Word of Life Bible Church, and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese, offered their praise during separate courtesy visits to Government House, Yenagoa, on Monday.

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Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Empowerment in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has pledged continued support for policies and initiatives that empower women to innovate boldly and lead with confidence. The Governor made this commitment at the 2025 WAPA Connect Conference, themed “Investing in Lagos Women, Investing in Growth,” held at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island. Represented by his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the government’s focus on building effective partnerships, evidence-based policies, and ensuring that women across Lagos experience tangible results.

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Nigeria and Senegal Strengthen Collaboration on Nutrition Governance

On Monday, September 22, 2025, Nigeria and Senegal deepened their partnership on nutrition governance as Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, opened a three-day technical session in Abuja with the Senegalese Mission to Nigeria. The session focused on experience sharing in public financial management systems for nutrition and was held at the Abuja Continental Hotel.

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Governor Bago Participates in Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers Event at UNGA 2025

His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State, joined world leaders from government, philanthropy, private sector, and communities at the 2025 Gates Foundation Goalkeepers event in New York. The gathering, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, focused on accelerating progress toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

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