Managing Director of Unilever Group, Mr. Yaw Nsarkoh on Wednesday expressed confidence in Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s investment drive, just as he said that investors are optimistic of his administration’s quest to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Nsarkoh spoke when he led top management of the company on a courtesy visit to Governor […]
Lagos State Assembly approves Governor Ambode’s Request for Budget Re-Ordering
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the re-ordering of the Year 2015 budget of the state government as requested by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. The House approved N19, 743, 164, 323 for capital expenditure and N5, 697, 089, 009 for recurrent expenditure bringing the total approved sum to N25, 440, 253, 332. The […]
Lagos State gets New Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) Chairman
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has appointed Mr. Olufolarin Ogunsanwo as the new Chairman, of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). Ogunsanwo’s appointment was confirmed by the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, on the request of the Governor. Governor Ambode had earlier approved the appointment of new Directors to the Board […]
Lagos enlists 400 Market Leaders as Ambassadors against Domestic Violence
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has enlisted over 400 market leaders popularly called Iya lojas and Baba lojas as ambassadors against domestic violence, in its quest to rid the state of all forms of gender based violence. Coordinator of DSVRT, Mrs. Lola Vivour-Adeniyi told journalists after the meeting that the […]
Governor Ambode Mulls Collaboration With Kebbi On Rice Production
…As Aregbesola, Others Seek Greater Role For Nigerian Women …Conference Tasks Government On Empowerment For Girl-Child Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday said the state government will consider the possibilities of collaborating with Kebbi State to explore the economic opportunities in the production and distribution of high yield quality rice and other ventures. […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode attends NEC meeting in Abuja
L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, his Kwara and Akwa Ibom State counterparts, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed and Mr. Emmanuel Udom during the NEC meeting at the State House, Abuja on Thursday, September 17, 2015.
Lagos State Government’s Drive for Investment receives boost with N14billion
Source: https://businessdayonline.com/2015/09/lagos-drive-for-investment-receives-boost-with-n14bn/ Author: Joshua Bassey The drive by the Lagos State government to attract more investment has received a boost as a German firm, Knauf Group International, on Monday, solicited the support of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to establish a manufacturing plant in the state. The worth of the investment is $70 million (about N14bn), and […]
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Pledges to Fast Track Development of Lekki Free Zone
…Says Zone Will Be Catalyst for Development in Lagos Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday, gave an assurance that his administration will fast track the development of the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ), an emerging hub for foreign and local investors in the state. The Governor who made the pledge while inspecting the […]
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode unveils Programme for 2015 National Women Conference
…Bagudu, Aregbesola to grace Conference Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, on Thursday unveiled the lineup of events for the forthcoming Annual National Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), scheduled to hold from Wednesday, 16 to Friday, 18 September, 2015. Ambode, while briefing journalists at the Bagauda […]
Governor Ambode and ICAN Executives Visit President Muhammadu Buhari
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Otunba Samuel Olufemi Deru (2nd right), presenting a souvenir to President Muhammadu Buhari (2nd left), Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun (left, behind) during a courtesy visit to the President by ICAN council members at the Aso Villa, Abuja on [...]