The smiles on the faces of Lagosians in particular who ply the Third Mainland Bridge connecting the island and the mainland parts of the state shows the relief brought as a result of the five months closure of the iconic bridge for repair works. The 11.8km bridge was first opened in 1991 shortly before the city ceased to be the country’s …

In the course of my journalism odyssey and service to my Fatherland, I have been honoured countless times with awards headlining my modest contribution to country and humanity. But none came close to the one I received on 7th February 2024 at the Standing Committee of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion at Ika in Delta State. This particular one …

The World Bank projects that the value of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product in 2024 will reduce to $394.94 billion at current prices, that is, a decline of $82.44 from the 2022 size when it was stated to be $477.38 billion. This projected shrinking of the size of the Nigerian economy will reflect in further reduction of the nation’s per capita …

A good commendation, as the saying goes, is a letter of recommendation. This wisecrack becomes apposite in describing the level of confidence reposed on the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whose modest successes continue to permeate every discussion as far as democratic good governance is concerned. Like the proverbial beautiful bride with many suitors, Sanwo-Olu has continued to attract …

Every worker, regardless of his/her status either presently serving or retired, is entitled to a living wage, which, after all, is well within his/her rights! For Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, all Lagos State workers are most deserving of the efforts of their toil and cognition, which is why his administration has made it a point of duty to fulfill that constitutional …

ThinkBusiness Africa, a leading voice in economic analysis and policy advocacy, is challenging the assertions made by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) in its report regarding the proposed increase in Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) tax in Nigeria. In a report released by ThinkBusiness Africa during the week titled, ThinkBusiness Africa Insight Series April 2024: CAPPA, Sugar Sweetened …

The ceremonial ringing of the closing bell (a tradition set aside to either welcome visiting dignitaries or mark significant events/accomplishments) had a familiar note for the Board and Management of Transcorp Power Plc on 4th March 2024, as the company took to the podium at the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to announce the listing by introduction of …

Casting my mind back to the Lagos gubernatorial electioneering campaign and what some of the candidates said, I remember the incumbent, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asking Lagosians whom they would rather call at odd hours or moments of crisis among the candidates vying for the Alausa seat. That question was a trigger of how important it is to choose an empathetic …

Right now, it is difficult to control the emotions of Lagosians since the launch of the Red Line train service by President Bola Tinubu on 29th February. Naturally, commuters had hoped that soon after the launch, commercial services would take off in earnest. However, going by antecedents, keen observers need no convincing that it doesn’t always happen that way. The …

In Lagos, Nigeria’s undisputed Centre of Excellence, good governance and the welfare of the people have, over the years, become a trademark of successive administrations. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is taking the high standard of public administration several notches up the ladder, thanks to his legion of policies, programmes and life impacting projects he has delivered since he took over the reins …