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ASUU declares indefinite strike in LASU, other Lagos varsities
ASUU has declared a total and indefinite strike across Lagos State University, LASUED and LASUSTECH over the govt’s failure to implement a 2025 agreement. Read More: https://punchng.com/asuu-declares-indefinite-strike-in-lasu-other-lagos-varsities/...
30 ships carrying fuel, food, other goods expected at Lagos ports – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has announced that 30 vessels carrying petroleum products, food commodities and other cargoes are expected to arrive at the Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos between September 15 and 28. The authority disclosed this in its ...
Yaba psychiatric hospital nurses demand better pay, welfare
Nurses at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, have called on the Federal Government to improve their welfare, working conditions and access to resources. The nurses made the call during the 2026 Nurses’ Week celebration organised by the hospital’s Department of Nu...
Journalist recounts challenges, exit from BBC-Channels TV programme
Ms Bala said the programme was recorded with her hijab on at the Channels Television headquarters in Lagos, but it was not broadcast for several weeks. The post Journalist recounts challenges, exit from BBC-Channels TV programme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Oyo Court restrains Govt from appointing new Aresaadu of Iresaadu
An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, has restrained the Oyo State Government from appointing a new Aresaadu of Iresaadu in Surulere Local Government Area of the state. The court, under the leadership of Justice K.A. Adedokun, barred the state government f...
Nigerian Artist Uzoma Dunkwu Wins Emmy For Marvel’s ‘Eyes Of Wakanda’
A Nigerian artist based in Lagos, Uzoma Dunkwu, has won an Emmy Award for his character design work on Marvel Animation’s Eyes of Wakanda. Dunkwu received the award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation, Character Design, for the episode “Into the Lion&r...
Dangote’s wealth surges 63% to $51.3bn after refinery IPO
LAGOS — Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has seen his net worth surge by $19.9 billion to $51.3 billion following the commencement of the initial public offering, IPO, of Dangote Refinery. According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires...
NARD backs LASUTH strike, demands urgent Sanwo-Olu intervention
By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared its support for the indefinite strike by resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), urging the Lagos State Government to urgently address their welfare concerns and p...
From mobility to justice: Chisco donates luxury buses, supports inmate rehabilitation
The Chisco Group has donated two buses to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, to improve the transportation of awaiting-trial inmates to court and committed to inmates rehabilitation across the country. The vehicles, which have a combined capacity to convey up to ...
LASUTH doctors begin indefinite strike over unpaid allowances
… Demand 25 months’ professional allowance arrears, others By Chioma Obinna Resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, have declared an indefinite strike over unpaid specialist allowance, salary and advancement arrears, as well as 25 months’ arrears...
‘This is not the Tinubu we knew as Lagos Governor’ — Buhari’s ex-minister, Dalung
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, says President Bola Tinubu has changed from the person he was known to be as Lagos State governor. Dalung made the claim on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today . H...
TUC suspends planned shutdown of Federal Unity Colleges over King’s College concession
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended its planned shutdown of Federal Unity Colleges over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA). The post TUC suspends planned shutdown of Federal Unity Colleges over King’s College conc...
Hajj: Lagos demands hotel clinics, more pilgrims’ slots
The Lagos State Government has asked NAHCON to permit state-run clinics in pilgrims’ hotels and increase its Hajj slots ahead of the 2027 pilgrimage. Read More: https://punchng.com/hajj-lagos-demands-hotel-clinics-more-pilgrims-slots/...
Tenant, lawyer bicker over alleged failed legal service delivery
A Lagos tenant, Medinat Oyeleke, has accused her lawyer, Jide Zaid, of failing to deliver legal services after collecting N345,000 from her. Read More: https://punchng.com/tenant-lawyer-bicker-over-alleged-failed-legal-service-delivery/...
Don’t rush decisions, Olatunji-Bello charges incoming LASU VC
The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has advised her successor, Prof Ayodeji Badejo, to be courageous. Read More: https://punchng.com/dont-rush-decisions-olatunji-bello-charges-incoming-lasu-vc/...
House of chiefs should be the next (6), by Eric Teniola
This week, we continue the series on why the House of Chiefs should be considered by the National Assembly. He was labour officer, Federal Ministry of Labour, Lagos, 1962–1963; lecturer, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1963–1965; assistant professor of political science, Californi...
TUC suspends industrial action over King’s College concession
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended the industrial action it earlier directed its affiliates to shut Federal Unity Colleges over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos. The TUC General Secretary, Mr Nuhu Toro, announced the suspension at the end of a meeting wi...
[IN PICTURES] Dangote Refinery’s Historic IPO Opening At NGX
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Lagos witnessed a landmark moment on Monday, as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE officially opened its Initial Public Offering (IPO). President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, sounded th...
Lagosians warned against use of rusty, poorly fabricated pepper-grinding machines
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has warned operators of pepper and mill grinding machines across the state against using rusty, corroded and poorly fabricated equipment, saying such machines could contaminate food and pose health risks to consumers. In a stat...
King’s College crisis: Alausa, unions begin fresh talks
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government and organised labour on Monday began fresh talks to resolve the crisis over the proposed new administrative arrangement for King’s College, Lagos, with the government assuring affected workers that they would retain their sta...
Inside Dangote’s Push To Put Africa’s Biggest Refinery In More Hands
A resounding clang echoed across the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Lagos on Monday, September 14, 2026, signaling far more than a routine market opening. The gong-sounding ceremony for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petro...
NAMA defends ILS project, rejects N7.58bn waste claim
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, has dismissed a report that it wasted N7.58 billion on Instrument Landing Systems, ILS, for Lagos and Abuja airports, saying the approved contract for the supply and installation of CAT III-capable ILS and Distance Mea...
Weak institutions, poor management holding Nigeria back — Peterside
By Juliet Umeh LAGOS — Leadership and public policy expert, Dakuku Peterside, has identified weak institutions, poor management and inconsistent policy implementation as major factors preventing Nigeria from translating its vast natural and human resources into widespread prosper...
NPFL: Buter hails players after Sporting Lagos’ win over Inter
Sporting Lagos technical adviser, Jeffery Buter, has commended his players for their performance in the local derby win over Inter Lagos. The modest club thrashed Inter Lagos 3-0 in a matchday three fixture at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Sunday. Sodiq Ayoade, Aliyu Baba...
Dangote hails Tinubu over subsidy, FX reforms
LAGOS — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy and reforming the foreign exchange market, describing the measures as bold steps towards repositioning Nigeria’s economy. Dangote spoke on Monday at...
Why I don’t want to be called richest man in Africa — Dangote
LAGOS — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said he no longer wants to be described as the richest man in Africa, saying he would rather be recognised for creating wealth and opportunities for others. Read Also: I got first private jet at 22 — Dangote Dang...
I got first private jet at 22 — Dangote
LAGOS — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that he acquired his first private jet at the age of 22 and a half. Dangote made the disclosure on Monday at the Nigerian Exchange in Lagos during the formal launch of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) ...