Barely a month after the Federal Executive Council approved the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal superhighway, the contractor has moved to site to build what will be a monumental civil engineering project that Nigeria has ever seen. Since the construction of the iconic Third Mainland Bridge that stretched over 11 kilometres across the lagoon, the Lagos-Calabar coastal road will usher …

In the pristine times, a legend had it that manna (or food, as we know it today) used to literally fall from the skies down to mother earth with many inhabitants eating to their fill. Fast forward to the 21st century Nigeria, particularly Lagos State, that feat is being reenacted under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who has literally been raining manna …

At the time the South West Security Network (SWSN) birthed the Amotekun corps in 2020, not a few Nigerians were suspicious of the perceived “aloofness” of Lagos State to the setup. The suspicion was fuelled by the fact that a South West regional security outfit without Lagos detracts from the spirit and collective aspirations of a people of the same …

A child stands before a disciplinarian parent he has wronged. There’s considerably safe distance between them. The child could flee if a whip magically leaps into the hands of the offended. But there’s no cane at the moment with the man who is never seen without the opa (baton). The young fellow sees something else with the man staring at him: …

As the Lagos State Government rolls out measures to help cushion the effects of hardship in the land, there are indications that the education sector is getting positive attention. There is always the need for government to do more but industry players believe the response is encouraging. The Sanwo-Olu administration that has, for instance, been paying teachers N35,000 (secondary) and …

We have observed that for the first time in over two decades, capital expenditure funds are higher than allocations to recurrent. By the nation’s annual budget precedence, this is remarkable considering the age-long national aspiration to engineer a budget that is perceived as a true capital expenditure fiscal instrument. A recurrent budget, as had been the character of the annual …

On that cool morning, 17th February 2024, the people of Obeagu community had commenced their daily routine in and about their villages. Soon, the shrill cry came from the farmland. In the native call for rescue, the crier was warning of tough looking men, menacing and vigorous as they pranced about the homes and the farmlands. They were all masked. …

Nigeria is grappling with skyrocketing inflation. Prices have now reached unprecedented levels, with essential goods, particularly food, almost doubling in the past year. Amidst this challenging landscape is the Nigerian woman. It’s the women who are bearing the brunt of this economic turmoil. It is the women who are at the forefront, tirelessly working to hold their families together. Every …

Stakeholders across the organised private sector in Nigeria have raised concerns over proposals to increase the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax, citing significant setbacks that will grossly impact the already struggling sector. They argue that the proposals for a tax hike is contentious at best, considering Nigeria’s existing economic challenges. With soaring inflation rates, unemployment, public debt, and poverty rates, industry …

Ever wondered why the Lagos State’s tagline is the “Centre of Excellence?” Well, a penny for your thoughts: you need not look any further or cudgel your brains for answers because it’s quite obvious for even the blind to see! Lagos State is the Centre of Excellence because of one of many reasons chief amongst which is the fact that …