In a landmark decision that significantly reinforces Nigeria’s regulatory framework for digital privacy and data governance, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has affirmed the statutory powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to mandate the registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs) across […]
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has recorded the evacuation of over 18,660 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste across its disposal facilities within one week, with operations at the Olusosun Disposal Facility increasing by more than 76 per cent following the rehabilitation of its access road and the opening […]
Inspiring Young Eco-Heroes for a Cleaner Lagos. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), through the LAWMA Academy, has launched the 2026 edition of its annual Summer School, reaffirming the Authority’s commitment to raising a new generation of environmentally responsible children equipped with practical knowledge and lifelong skills in waste management, […]
LASG to acquire 3,000 compactor trucks within three years the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents that the temporary delays being experienced in waste evacuation across parts of Lagos will soon ease following the ongoing rehabilitation of Road E at the Olusosun Disposal Facility, which is […]
Eleven outstanding poetry collections have emerged on the longlist of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, selected from 223 received for the competition. The announcement, by the chairman of the Advisory Board for the Prize, Prof Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo marks a significant milestone in this year’s competition and reflects the exceptional quality, […]
In an extensive intelligence-led operation aimed at stamping out violent gang activities across the state, law enforcement officers attached to the Lagos State Police Command have successfully tracked down and apprehended three suspected cultists operating within the Imota district of Ikorodu. The strategic raid led to the discovery and recovery […]
Lagos, Nigeria – 15 July 2026 – First Securities Brokers, one of Nigeria’s leading stockbroking firms and a subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc, is pleased to announce the official launch of the FirstInvest App, an innovative mobile investment platform designed to make stock market investing simpler, faster, and more accessible for Nigerians. […]
Lagos, Nigeria – Quest Merchant Bank recently hosted the second edition of the Great Place to Work® Nigeria Study Mission, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a high-performance workplace culture and advancing people-centric leadership practices. The Study Mission serves as a collaborative learning platform that brings together Great Place to Work® Certified […]
CP TIJANI FATAI COMMISSIONED NEWLY RENOVATED OPERATIONAL BASE OF THE VIOLENT CRIME RESPONSE UNIT (VCRU), RECEIVED ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL VEHICLES AND LOGISTICS. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, today commissioned the newly renovated Operational Base of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) located at Ijora […]
Warns Against Indiscriminate Waste Disposal The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified efforts to restore environmental sanity across Lagos, carrying out a major clean-up intervention at several black spots in the Apapa axis as part of ongoing measures to improve waste evacuation and environmental sustainability across the State. Speaking […]