I sincerely appreciate this initiative of the Management of The Nation Newspapers in organizing the maiden edition of National Forum on the Economy – with the theme: “National Economy, The Way Forward”. Despite boasting the biggest economy in Africa, Nigeria’s economy remains largely undiversified with crude oil sales accounting for over 90% of total revenue. […]
Fuel Scarcity: Lagos Bans Indiscriminate Queues At Petrol Stations
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it would no longer allow indiscriminate parking of vehicles on the road networks across the state on the basis of queuing up for Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as fuel, just as it threatened to sanction any erring filling stations and motorists who flout the directive. Rising from […]
Fuel, Power Shortage: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Appeals to Lagosians
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has appealed to Lagosians to bear with the government over the lingering shortage of fuel and power across the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the Governor said Lagos State consumes more than 40 per cent of […]
Professor Pat Utomi Hails Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s Administrative Style
Renowned economist and public commentator, Professor Pat Utomi has described Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode as a man with a lot of substance who is administering the state methodically and is very sensitive to important things. Utomi, who spoke in an interview with newsmen shortly before delivering a keynote address at the unveiling of […]
S’west APC Leaders Resolve Differences, Pledge To Move Nigeria Forward
The Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South West, Nigeria met in Lagos on Sunday where they restated their commitment to work together to move the country and particularly the region forward. Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who spoke to journalists shortly after the meeting held at the Ikoyi residence of former […]
Deploy Technology to Attain Global Standard, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Tasks Lagos TV
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday re-launched the Lagos Weekend Television (LWT) to provide 50 hours non-stop telecast, just as he charged the management of Lagos Television (LTV) to tap into technological advancement in the media industry to better serve the public and attain global standard. The Governor, while unveiling the new LWT […]
Braithwaite Footsteps Will Remain Indelible in Nigeria
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the family of late elder statesman and legal luminary, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, saying that his contributions to the emancipation of the masses and constitutional development in Nigeria would remain indelible. Governor Ambode, who visited the family House of the late sage in […]
Pictures From the Reception Held in Honour of Asiwju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Lagos House, Abuja
Pictures: Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode Attends 8th Bola Tinubu Colloquium to Mark Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s 64th Birthday at International Conference Centre, Abuja
L-R: Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Governor of Lagos state, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode; celebrant, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Oba of Lagos, HRM Oba Rilwan Aremu Akiolu 1; & Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, during the 8th Annual Bola Tinubu colloquium, with the theme; Agriculture: Action, Work, Revolution, as part of activities to celebrate the […]
Pictures: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Attends 8th Bola Tinubu Colloquium to Mark Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s 64th Birthday at International Conference Centre, Abuja
R-L: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu I; the Celebrant and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi during the 8thBola Tinubu Colloquium as part of activities to mark Tinubu’s 64th Birthday at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. […]