Joshua Bassey

Lagos, Nigeria

Deputy News Editor at BusinessDay Nigeria

Deputy News Editor @BusinessDayng, Writer, Media and Public Relations Consultant.

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Lagos shuts down 13 markets in Ketu, Ikorodu over environmental violations

2 weeks ago | businessday.ng | Joshua Bassey

In a move aimed at restoring sanity, ensuring public health and compliance with the environmental laws, the Lagos State Government has shut down 14 markets and commercial facilities along the Ketu and Ikorodu Road axis. The action followed a series of unheeded warnings and a sustained pattern of environmental abuse by market operators and traders in the affected areas.
FG, Ax Gas partner to establish CNG conversion centre Lagos

2 weeks ago | businessday.ng | Joshua Bassey

…Centre to convert 7 vehicles p/dVehicle owners in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, seeking to convert their automobiles to CNG-powered, can heave a sigh of relief, as the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative has partnered Ax Gas to establish a conversion centre in the Lakowe area of Lekki, Lagos State. The CNG auto conversion centre just launched will commence the conversion of government-owned vehicles as well as commercial ones at no cost to the drivers.
Stakeholders launch alliance to boost Nigeria's food security

3 weeks ago | businessday.ng | Joshua Bassey

Stakeholders the agric-business value chains have launched the Nigerian food systems transformation alliance to drive sustainable agriculture and food security in the country. This private- sector-led initiative is aimed at revolutionising local sourcing, strengthen agrifood supply chains, and promote strategic investments to support the transformation of Nigeria’s food systems.
LIFC to attract multi-million dollar investments to Lagos - Officials

4 weeks ago | businessday.ng | Joshua Bassey

…FG gives backing, TheCityUk seeks right legal frameworkMulti-million dollars foreign capital is expected to flow into Lagos to further strengthen infrastructural development, amplify businesses and create more jobs, as the state government advances talks with TheCityUK for the take-off of the Lagos International Finance Centre (LIFC).
Education critical to Lagos economic prosperity - Sanwo-Olu

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Joshua Bassey

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that functional and qualitative education is critical to attaining the 2050 economic agenda for Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the commissioning of Keme Balogun Senior and Junior Colleges at Ibeshe, among other projects, in the Ikorodu area of the state.
Stakeholders urge FG to make budgetary provision for improved livestock production

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Joshua Bassey

Stakeholders under the aegis of the Feed Industry Practitioners Association of Nigeria (FIPAN) have urged the Federal Government to make annual budgetary provision for improved livestock production and development in Nigeria. The association also called for the establishment of strategic animal feed reserve silos for feed maize to reduce competition with human food maize.
Sanwo-Olu says more investment in critical infrastructure expected

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Joshua Bassey

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured Lagos residents of more investment in critical infrastructure to further boost the state’s economy and drive prosperity of the people. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance at the commissioning of Demurin/Agidi Roads and Church Street in Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, Kosofe Local Government, where he also appealed to the residents to take ownership of public facilities and safeguard them against acts of vandalism, indiscriminate dumping of refuse.
IWD: Wema Bank to strengthen women financial inclusion

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Joshua Bassey

As part of activities to mark this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) and strengthen gender inclusion, Wema Bank has lined up events in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub, to further strengthen financial inclusion for women. The IWD is marked annually on August 8 to celebrate women and recognise their contributions to the world, promote gender inclusion and respect their rights. As part of this event, Wema Bank will host the 2025 Event on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.
FG tasks stakeholders on attainment of SDGs

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Joshua Bassey

… As report shows only 17% achieved 5yrs to 2030 AgendaFive years to the 2030 agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a report shows that only 17 percent of its targets have been achieved. Amid this slow progress, the Federal Government has emphasised the need for stakeholders within the value chain to double up efforts towards actualising the goals ahead of the deadline.
Over 800,000 MSMEs to benefit as Wema Bank, SMEDAN sign empowerment MoU

1 month ago | businessday.ng | Joshua Bassey

More than 800,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are to benefit as Wema Bank, and Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), signed a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) to train and empower Nigerian MSMEs.SMEDAN is a federal government agency established in 2003 to promote the development of MSMEs in Nigeria.