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Festac Gets Feeder Upgrade By Eko Disco

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced the upgrade and downgrade of certain locations under its territory from Band B to Band A and vice versa.   The company disclosed this in a post on its official Twitter page stating that the decision was subject to a review by its regulator, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).   Following the review of performance by it’s regulator,… Read More »Festac Gets Feeder Upgrade By Eko Disco

Residents of Old Ojo Laments Neglect of Road Reconstruction

The discreditable condition of the Old Ojo Road in the Amuwo Odofn Local Government Area of Lagos State has created agony in the neighborhoods as residents, motorists, and business operators lament their plight regarding the prolonged reconstruction of the road. Walking through a cratered road and getting splashed with mud water by motorists and okada while waiting for a bus among other unpleasant encounters has… Read More »Residents of Old Ojo Laments Neglect of Road Reconstruction

Amuwo School Shines in Lagos Competition

It was a glorious event as Festac Senior Grammar school amongst other schools emerged winners of the 2024 Lagosreads inter-school quiz competition. The competition which was organized by the Lagos State Library Services in partnership with the Lagos state government amongst six schools across the six educational districts as participants. There emerged three winners of which Keke Senior High School, Agege emerged winner, followed closely… Read More »Amuwo School Shines in Lagos Competition

TUC/NLC Relaxes Nationwide Strike

After the joint national executive council meeting of the unions, the TUC/NLC has approved to relax the industrial action for one week with immediate effect. Activities in different sectors were grounded in the light of the initial strike including schools, businesses, hospitals and airports shut. The national grid was also shut down, throwing the nation into a forced darkness. Labour’s actions followed the expiration of… Read More »TUC/NLC Relaxes Nationwide Strike

Nigeria Reverts To Old National Anthem

The old national anthem ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’ which was composed by Lillian Jean Williams in 1959 and was adopted when we gained independence on October 1, 1960, and used up until 1978, has been officially lawed as Nigeria’s anthem going forward. The bill which was passed by the Senate on the 28th and the 23rd of May by the House of Representatives, was officially… Read More »Nigeria Reverts To Old National Anthem

Over 20,000 Residents To Benefit From Free Medical Outreach

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish the Lagos State Essential Medicines Agency (LSEMA) to ensure seamless management and distribution of essential medicines within the state. The establishment of LSEMA is aimed at transforming the management and distribution of essential medicines, in line with the Federal Government’s mandate for every state to set up a Drug Management Agency. Several benefits of the Essential… Read More »Over 20,000 Residents To Benefit From Free Medical Outreach

PTML Carries Out CSR Project In Amuwo: See Why

Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) a leading maritime transport company of cars, rolling stock, and containers in a bid to give back to the community ran a CSR program in Amuwo Odofin. Infrastructures donated on this project included; an access road with a drainage system; a borehole and a water treatment plant; and a furnished gatehouse at the Mile 2 School Complex, as well as dual… Read More »PTML Carries Out CSR Project In Amuwo: See Why

Dstv, GOtv Increase Rates, Ignore Court Order

Multichoice Nigeria, despite the recent court order prohibiting the company from increasing it’s rates, have gone ahead to make an upward adjustment to it’s DSTV and GOtv subscribers. On the 24th of April 2024, officially announced it’s intention to increase the prices of their services starting from the 1st of May New prices are now displayed and implemented on their official website. For DStv Premium… Read More »Dstv, GOtv Increase Rates, Ignore Court Order

Outside Amuwo: Many Feared Dead as Explosion rocks Neighboring Community

The Ajeromi area neighboring Amuwo Odofin encountered heavy pandemonium on Tuesday, the 30th of April, as they witnessed a large gas explosion that rocked their streets. The explosion occurred at Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos, at about 1:30 pm, in an area popularly known for it gas and gas cylinder trading. The explosion was said to have been caused by a gas leakage ignited by a… Read More »Outside Amuwo: Many Feared Dead as Explosion rocks Neighboring Community

Civil Servants in Amuwo Get Workers Day Gift – FG

Civil servants across the country received good news, as the Federal Government has approved a salary increase of between 25% and 35%, on the 30th of April, 2024. We recall that those in the tertiary education and healthcare sector which involved University Academic Salary Structure and Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure for Universities had already received their increases earlier in the year, which takes effect from… Read More »Civil Servants in Amuwo Get Workers Day Gift – FG

Amuwo-Based Maritime Company Gives Back To The Community

Nigerdock a leading Nigerian maritime and logistics company situated at the Igbologun/Snake island area of Amuwo Odofin Local government carried out a corporate social activity of giving back to the community that houses them. In a bid to promote some cordial relationship with the Igbolohun community in Amuwo Odofin which serves as a host community to them, the company handed over N1.5 billion worth of… Read More »Amuwo-Based Maritime Company Gives Back To The Community

EFCC Defends Naira, Warns Nigerians

In the continuous bid to defend Naira against other currencies such as the Dollar , The EFCC Economic Financial crimes Commission has warned establishments and business in the country against usage of dollars for payments. Business’s such as supermarkets, hotels, schools, real estate developers, were majorly mentioned and they have been seriously warned not to bill customers in dollars or any other foreign currency, vowing… Read More »EFCC Defends Naira, Warns Nigerians

Amuwo’s Councilman Distributes Food Items

Hon. Folorunso Ola, a businessman and foremost philanthropist, come Politician, popularly known as Ola Western, in a bid to alleviate the current economic hardship in the country, has distributed some basic feeding amenities to over 750 vulnerable residents of Amuwo-Odofin. This initiative was also organized in the spirit of Easter and is also the second edition of this initiative which he tagged “Ya Koo Yo”… Read More »Amuwo’s Councilman Distributes Food Items