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Waste management and environmental cleanliness remain important public concerns in Lagos as authorities continue efforts to maintain cleaner streets and improve sanitation practices. A local news listing published on October 14 highlighted sanitation enforcement activities involving the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). LAWMA has now confirmed the specific operation. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA),…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general election, signalling the beginning of a major political mobilisation effort by the ruling party. The inauguration took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The event brought together senior…

Reports concerning the financial performance of the Dangote Refinery have drawn renewed attention to Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity and the potential economic implications of expanding local petroleum production. The refinery, located in the Lekki area of Lagos State, is one of the country’s most significant industrial investments and a major development in the effort to…

Concerns about counterfeit alcoholic beverages have again drawn attention to the importance of consumer protection, product authentication and effective enforcement against the sale of potentially dangerous goods. A report appearing in Nigerian news listings referenced an alleged factory producing fake premium spirits at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. The specific enforcement details should be confirmed…

The United States Supreme Court has reportedly agreed to hear an asylum dispute involving Nigerian citizen Izuchukwu Ozurumba, whose case raises questions about how US immigration law treats people who claim they were forced to assist an armed group. The dispute concerns the interpretation of legal provisions that can prevent asylum from being granted to…

Political manoeuvring ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections is drawing increased attention as political leaders, party organisations and potential candidates position themselves for the contests ahead. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to remain a central figure in discussions about the next presidential election, while activities across the political landscape continue to shape expectations about…

E-hailing services in Lagos could face disruption following reports that drivers have begun an indefinite strike over concerns about fares, platform commissions and working conditions. The reported action highlights continuing tensions between drivers and the digital platforms through which they connect with passengers. It also raises questions about how the cost of operating commercial vehicles…

Nigeria’s efforts to reduce transportation costs through compressed natural gas-powered vehicles are facing renewed public scrutiny, as commuters continue to look for meaningful relief from rising travel expenses. The Federal Government has promoted compressed natural gas, commonly known as CNG, as an alternative to petrol for vehicles, particularly commercial transport fleets. The initiative is intended…

Global energy giant Shell has reportedly agreed to sell its Nigerian domestic gas distribution business to Vaaris Energy, in a development that could reshape ownership in a segment of Nigeria’s gas industry. The reported transaction involves Shell Nigeria Gas Group, which operates in the country’s domestic gas distribution market. The development comes as Nigeria continues…

Fresh concerns have emerged over the management of education funding in Nigeria following a report highlighting unspent education resources alongside persistent difficulties with children’s reading skills. The report, has renewed attention on the relationship between public spending, school performance and the quality of basic education. The figures cited in the report include ₦267 billion in…