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The Lagos State Government, through the State Cash Transfer Unit of the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has said that over ₦6 billion have been disbursed to 123,314 vulnerable households across the State under the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Programme. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen the implementation of the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer programme in Lagos. PIX: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Lolade Aina (fifth from right), alongside Directors in the Ministry, Community Facilitators from LGAs in the State, during the First and Second Quarter Review meeting between the State Cash Transfer Unit and Local Government Facilitation Team, at the Management Resource Centre in Alausa, Ikeja. The State Cash Transfer Unit had on Wednesday organised a Quarterly Review meeting with facilitators drawn from the 20 Local Governmen...

…‘a practical step t o  strengthen accountability, supports sustainable grow th’ - Minister of Finance The Federal government has launched a new technology-driven revenue system, the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project - REVOP, an initiative designed to redefine how the nation tracks, collects, and manages its public finances. It was launched alongside the Federal Treasury Receipt (FTR), a ground-breaking reform that provides a single, standardised, and digitally verifiable proof of all payments made into the Federal Government account. At the formal presentation of the initiative during the 31st National Economic Summit in Abuja recently, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthen fiscal responsibility through innovation and technology. The initiative, championed by the Federal Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Office of the Accountant-General of the Fe...

• A game changer for finding homes, delivering goods, staying safe • Residents to access property details with a simple QR code scan Finding your way to a friend’s house in Lagos is about to get a lot easier and faster. The State Government has launched the “Identifier” project, a digital house numbering system that will give every building in Lagos a unique identity, starting with Ikeja next week. From left:   Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on e-GIS & Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde; the  Governor , Mr.  Babajide Sanwo-Olu  and Minister of Housing and Urban Development,  Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa  during the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation program at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island in Lagos,  on  Tues day,  12  August   2025. Unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP)  organised by the Lagos Sta...

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. This announcement follows the ongoing seven-day national mourning period declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, noting that the holiday serves as a mark of respect for Buhari’s service and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy and national development. “President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of our great nation,” Tunji-Ojo said. He urged Nigerians to use the day to reflect on Buhari’s legacy by promoting peace, patriotism, and unity. Meanwhile, national flags are to fly at half-mast until Saturday, July 19, as a symbol of mourning. The Federal Government also extended its condolences to Buhari’s family, the people of Katsina State, and all Ni...