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Politics

The Struggle To Rescue Lagos By PDP

April 19, 2022

As the news of the coronavirus patient zero was preparing to ripple across the country early on Friday, February 28, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was also rounding up it’s reconciliation meeting aimed at uniting the different warring factions within it’s Lagos chapter. At a press conference that morning, the governor of Oyo state, Seyi … Continue reading The Struggle To Rescue Lagos By PDP

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Politics

Okada Ban In Lagos: A Government Basking In Its Echo Chamber

April 19, 2022

On Monday, January 27, 2020, the Lagos government announced a ban on the activities of Okada (Motorcycles) and Keke Napeps (Tricycles) in some Local Government Areas like Apapa, Lagos Mainland, Surulere, Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikeja, major bridges and highways from February 1. Read more about Politics The government said that a fleet of 65 … Continue reading Okada Ban In Lagos: A Government Basking In Its Echo Chamber

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Tourism Travel

Crazy About the South West: Tourism Spots in Ogun State

April 19, 2022

Welcome to the Gateway state, where nature, culture and history is abundant. Did you know that Ogun state has it’s own theme song? And because of its proximity to Lagos and the other south west state, it is frequently visited. It’s biggest tour attraction is Olumo Rock. But there are other interesting locations to visit … Continue reading Crazy About the South West: Tourism Spots in Ogun State

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Press Release

Founder Institute Lagos Holds Startup Legal Session

April 19, 2022

Stanbic IBTC Founder Institute Lagos in keeping up with the tradition of continuously adding value to the ecosystem presents Startup Legal, a session with experienced legal experts passionate about startups and enterprise development in general. Join Sandra Oyewole, Partner, Olajide Oyewole LLP; Chinwike Ezebube, Lawyer, Tochukwu Onwugbufor & Co (SAN) & Timi Olagunju; Senior Consultant, Grounds … Continue reading Founder Institute Lagos Holds Startup Legal Session

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Press Release

Lagos Startup Resource List: 250+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, And More

April 19, 2022

According to a WeeTracker report, African start-ups raised $1.34 billion in venture capital in 2019. Nigeria led the investments with $663.24 million, followed by Kenya and South Africa, amounting to 75% of the deals for the entire continent.  This development shows that indeed Lagos is a great place to build your start-up, however, most of the … Continue reading Lagos Startup Resource List: 250+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, And More

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Press Release

Nigerian Entrepreneur, Chidi Nwaogu To Speak At Michigan State University

April 19, 2022

Nigerian tech entrepreneur, Chidi Nwaogu, has been invited to speak at the Leadership Academy for African Development (LAAD) Sessions at the Michigan State University (MSU) in East Lansing, MI, on Friday, April 10, 2020. Chidi Nwaogu, who is the co-founder and CEO of Publiseer, a digital content distribution company, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, has accepted … Continue reading Nigerian Entrepreneur, Chidi Nwaogu To Speak At Michigan State University

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BUSINESS

Dangote Plans to Expand His Business into the United States

April 19, 2022

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says he intends to set up an office for his conglomerate in the United States, as a precursor to growing its presence globally. In an interview granted to an American broadcaster, Dangote explained that the move to diversify his assets beyond the African continent will help him increase his business’s … Continue reading Dangote Plans to Expand His Business into the United States

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Tourism Travel

Crazy About the Southwest: Tourism Spots in Osun State

April 19, 2022

Just like we have the triple K states in the north, we have the triple O states in the southwest. While Oyo and Ogun are forerunners in the Nigerian tourism scene among the triple O states, Osun State cannot be discounted. It is home to one of the UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites in Nigeria … Continue reading Crazy About the Southwest: Tourism Spots in Osun State

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Top 10

Helpful Little Articles: Top 10 Salons in Lagos

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s beauty industry is worth some $3 billion and the Lagos market accounts for at least 25 percent of that number, if we are going by the commensurate proportion of the economy that the city-state accounts for. So, if this tells us anything, it is that Nigerian women pay attention to their appearance and on … Continue reading Helpful Little Articles: Top 10 Salons in Lagos

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Food

Places to Eat in Lagos this Christmas

April 19, 2022

Lagos, which is fondly referred to as Eko, is the commercial capital of Nigeria. It is also the home of opportunities and the country’s most populous city. While some migrants flock the city in search of employment opportunities, others with entrepreneurial bent believe that the city holds the key to their big break. Lagos, which … Continue reading Places to Eat in Lagos this Christmas

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Events

iCreate Regional Skill Competition Lagos 2019

April 19, 2022

The grand finale of the 2019 edition of iCreate Regional Skill Competition was held on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Landmark Events Centre, Lagos State. Popular as Africa’s biggest skill competition, the two-day event (December 4-5, 2019), witnessed skilful exhibition at its peak. The event did not fall short of the organizers’ objective of … Continue reading iCreate Regional Skill Competition Lagos 2019

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Health Top 10

Helpful Little Articles: 10 Affordable Private Hospitals in Lagos

April 19, 2022

Healthcare can often be expensive in Nigeria especially if you are not on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) or just not into either public hospitals or the scheme. In Nigeria, private hospitals have come to be seen as a germane alternative to public care. The trouble with private hospitals, however, is that they are … Continue reading Helpful Little Articles: 10 Affordable Private Hospitals in Lagos

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TECH

AOT Lagos 1.0: Bridging The Gap Between Government And Tech

April 19, 2022

Lagos, Nigeria has been known to be at the forefront of economic sustainability in Nigeria and the African continent. With each forward-thinking government that comes into power, there has been noticeable progress in terms of the economy and most especially relating to technology. Lagos state as a whole boasts of more tech hubs that are … Continue reading AOT Lagos 1.0: Bridging The Gap Between Government And Tech

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BUSINESS Did You Know?

Did You Know? How the Lagos Business District Was Created

April 19, 2022

Lagos’s Central Business District still maintains a lot of the allure that drew migrants from across the country into the city several decades ago. Its high rise buildings are still the representative images of the metropolis in the imaginations of many who have not yet visited it. And there was indeed a time in which … Continue reading Did You Know? How the Lagos Business District Was Created

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Events

The Founder Institute Lagos Velocity Program

April 19, 2022

The maiden edition of the Founder Institute (Lagos chapter) Velocity program was held on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Fajemirokun Hall of Commerce House Building, Victoria Island, Lagos State. Sponsored by Connect Nigeria, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Xaine Ingenius, and PAC SOLICITORS, the event was targeted at MSMEs and saw entrepreneurs from all over the … Continue reading The Founder Institute Lagos Velocity Program

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