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1 week ago | 
aljazirahnews.com | Rotimi Asher
By Rotimi Asher, Lagos Rural Electrification Agency ,REA, and the Lagos State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ,MoU, to deploy rooftop solar systems across public institutions, including the Lagos State University. According to both parties, the agreement, signed during the Lagos State Energy Summit, marks a significant milestone under the REA’s State-by-State Initiative.
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3 weeks ago | 
aljazirahnews.com | Rotimi Asher
By Rotimi Asher, Lagos Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria ,AUATON, Lagos State Council, has directed its members to boycott inDrive, a ride-hailing platform, over alleged security risks and exploitative fare policies. Announcing the decision in Lagos on Wednesday, AUATON’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Steven Iwindoye, accused inDrive of failing to protect its drivers and exposing them to robbery and murder.
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3 weeks ago | 
aljazirahnews.com | Rotimi Asher
By Rotimi Asher, Lagos Lagos State Government is set to establish waste-to-energy plants at strategic locations to enhance waste management and promote sustainable energy solutions. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority ,LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ,NAN, in Lagos.
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1 month ago | 
aljazirahnews.com | Rotimi Asher
By Rotimi Asher, Lagos Federal Executive Council ,FEC, has approved an upward review of the shore protection project at Outer Marina, Lagos, increasing the contract sum from N144 billion to N176 billion. The revision was made to include critical infrastructure that was initially excluded, particularly facilities belonging to the Nigerian Navy.
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1 month ago | 
aljazirahnews.com | Rotimi Asher
By Rotimi Asher Lagos State Government has finalized plans to establish an international financial centre in collaboration with EnterpriseNGR and other key stakeholders to drive capital market growth. This initiative aims to create an enabling environment for seamless trading, attract foreign investments, and enhance the competitiveness of Nigeria’s financial markets.
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1 month ago | 
aljazirahnews.com | Rotimi Asher
By Rotimi Asher, Lagos Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry ,LCCI, has expressed concerns over the Nigerian Ports Authority’s ,NPA, recent 15% increase in port tariffs, warning of the potential economic impact on businesses and inflation. The Chamber urged the NPA to consider a phased implementation of the tariff adjustment to mitigate adverse effects on the economy.
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2 months ago | 
aljazirahnews.com | Rotimi Asher
By Rotimi Asher, Lagos Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ,MoU, with Lafarge Africa PLC to use non-recyclable combustible waste as an alternative fuel. Under the partnership, Lafarge Africa will collect and treat non-recyclable waste from companies and dumpsites across the state, sending it to Lafarge’s Ewekoro Plant for processing and use as fuel.
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2 months ago | 
aljazirahnews.com | Rotimi Asher
By Rotimi Asher, Lagos Nestlé Nigeria has launched a dairy demonstration farm in Paikon Kore, Federal Capital Territory, as part of its commitment to strengthening the local dairy industry. The company noted that the initiative, under the Nestlé Nigeria Livestock Development Project ,NLDP, aims to enhance milk production and improve pastoralists’ livelihoods through modern dairy farming practices.
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2 months ago | 
aljazirahnews.com | Rotimi Asher
… As Union threatens protest By Rotimi Asher, Lagos Lagos ride-hailing sector is under renewed scrutiny following claims by the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria ,AUATON, that Bolt has implemented a 50% fare cut, significantly impacting drivers’ earnings. AUATON’s Lagos State Public Relations Officer, Steven Iwindoye, warned that a mass protest could follow if the alleged adjustment is not reversed.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
aljazirahnews.com | Rotimi Asher
By Rotimi Asher, Lagos Lagos Internal Revenue Service ,LIRS, has revealed that it is leveraging technology to simplify tax compliance for individuals and businesses, making it more affordable and user-friendly. Abideen Akande, the Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman of LIRS, stated this while speaking as a guest on Business Incorporated on Channels Television, yesterday.
