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Rising Housing Cost may hamper Economic Growth, Inclusion - NESG Chief Warns

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… As LASG  unveils LEDU 2026,  reaffirms commitment to sustainable development The Lagos State government has been urged to weigh in on the current high rise housing cost particularly for low-income residents in the state to ensure inclusiveness and a sustainable economic growth. Fom left: Founder and Chief Consultant, Abiodun Adedipe & Associate, Prof. Abiodun Adedipe; CEO, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Dr. Tayo Aduloju; Chairman, South West Development Commission, SWDC, Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi; Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Ope George; Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, Mrs Olayinka Ojo during the launch of Lagos Economic Development Update, LEDU 2026 at the Marriot Hotel, Ikeja, on Tuesday. The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, Dr Tayo Aduloju made the call at the official launch of the third edition of Lagos Economic Development Upd...

SANWO-OLU PLEDGES LAGOS SUPPORT FOR AFRICA GAMING INDUSTRY IN ATTAINING GLOBAL GROWTH

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, pledged  the state government’s support  for the growth of the Africa’s gaming industry which is transitioning from a fragmented, informal sector into a structured and globally competitive ecosystem driven by policy, innovation and investment. L-R: Ex-Nigerian International, Austin'JayJay' Okocha; a stakeholder;  CEO, Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority, Bashir Are;  Lagos State Governor represented by the Secretary to the State Government,  Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Head of Service in Lagos, Olabode Agoro; Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Sam Egube and the State's Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN) during the thi rd edition of the 2026 African Gaming Expo (AGE), held at Eko Hotels and Suites  in Lagos on Wednesday. Sanwo-Olu stated, at the 3rd edition of the 2026 African Gaming Expo held at Eko Hotels and Suites with the theme, "Africa’s Gaming Market: Frontier to Prom...

OONI OF IFE: OJAJA AI CENTRE TO DRIVE TECH, INNOVATION, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

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…National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria visit Centre The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has expanded his commitment to technology and youth empowerment with the building of the  Ojaja Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre  at Ogombo, Ajah in Lagos State. The new AI hub, housed within the Ojaja Mall complex, integrates technology-driven retail, cinema, and innovation spaces designed to foster collaboration among young Nigerians and promote indigenous enterprise. Speaking on Tuesday during the visit of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) which followed the Council’s two-day national committee meeting in Lagos, the Ooni said the centre would serve as a  convergence point for Nigerian youths  to showcase innovations, develop tech-driven ideas, and engage productively. “This is another project that showcases the strength and creativity of Nigerians. Everything used in constructing and equipping this centre from materials to ...