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Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on debt interest in six months, 124% of its revenue, World Bank says

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on interest in the first half of 2026, equal to 124.2% of its N6.2 trillion revenue, according to the World Bank.

Lagos Police to impound vehicles with covered, missing number plates

Lagos Police launched a statewide crackdown on vehicles with covered, missing or defaced number plates beginning Monday, June 15, 2026, amid security concerns.

Lagos to Introduce State-Issued Driver’s Licence to Improve Traffic Management

KEY POINTS Lagos State plans to launch a state-issued driver’s licence pending Governor Sanwo-Olu’s...

Lagos Announces Traffic Diversions Ahead of Tinubu’s Project Commissioning Across Key Corridors

KEY POINTS Lagos will implement traffic diversions in Ikeja, Ojota, Apapa, and Victoria Island...

Lagos Begins Compensation for Oworonshoki Demolition Victims

Lagos begins Oworonshoki demolition compensation, balancing urban renewal with citizen welfare and long-term waterfront development goals.

10 Silent Rules Every Lagos Bus Commuter Lives By

KEY POINTS Lagos bus commuters follow a unique set of unspoken rules critical to...

Sanwo-Olu Receives Premier League Trophy in Lagos

To celebrate the role sports play in youth activity, Governor Sanwo-Olu greeted the Premier League trophy in Lagos and called on future teams to tour Nigeria.

Sanwo-Olu’s Health Vision Gains Momentum

The Ilera Eko scheme in Lagos has hit one million enrollees, with expanded benefits for public servants, reinforcing the state’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage.

Lagos Governor and Senator Push for Ikorodu-Itokin Road Dualization

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Senator Adetokunbo Abiru are advocating for the urgent dualization of the Ikorodu-Itokin Road, a vital artery for economic activity in the region. The road's rehabilitation and planned dualization are expected to significantly improve traffic flow and boost economic growth in Lagos State and beyond.

Government Allocates €1.2 Million for Eko Bridge Rehabilitation Equipment Infrastructure

In a resounding commitment to fortify Lagos State's infrastructure, Minister of Works, Dave Umahi,...

Lagos Resumes Demolition of Illegal Lekki Structures Amid Flooding Concerns

The Lagos State government has resumed its campaign to dismantle illegal structures constructed on...

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Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on debt interest in six months, 124% of its revenue, World Bank says

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on interest in the first half of 2026, equal to 124.2% of its N6.2 trillion revenue, according to the World Bank.

Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.

“Even a pregnant woman suffers”: Ogun’s Oke Sefu residents beg Gov. Abiodun to fix flooded, pothole-ridden road

Residents of Oke Sefu community in Ibafo, Ogun State, are appealing to the state government to repair a flooded, pothole-ridden access road that has disrupted livelihoods.