The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, arrived in Nigeria on Sunday on his first official visit to Africa, underscoring a renewed emphasis on economic collaboration and growth-centered diplomacy between the UK and African nations. His visit marks the beginning of a five-month consultation aimed at reshaping UK-Africa relations to prioritise African voices and ambitions across the continent. This was …

Majority of the lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday supported the Market Authority Bill currently being considered by the legislators. The bill scaled second reading on the floor of the House with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, committing it to the House Committee on Local Government. The committee is expected to report back to the …

At the Radisson Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, key stakeholders gathered to discuss the upcoming Eko Revenue Plus Summit, a landmark event aimed at enhancing the revenue generation capabilities of Lagos State through robust public-private partnerships (PPP). Scheduled for September 25-26, 2024, the Summit is expected to be a catalyst for sustainable economic development, bringing together government agencies, private sector players, and …

Japan’s Foreign Minister, Ms Kamikawa Yoko, met with Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Saturday, marking a significant step towards deepening bilateral relations. Their meeting took place on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development Ministerial Meeting. Held in Tokyo, the discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, particularly business and economic relations. This information …