Author: Lagos Brief

The Cuppy Foundation, founded by Nigerian disc jockey, philanthropist, and social activist Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as Cuppy, has gifted multi-million-naira to hardship use for African students at King’s College London. The historic gift was given on the 17th March 2025, commending the Foundation’s unrivaled success in Africa and the world at large in education, social service, and overall healthcare. In her keynote speech at the launch, Cuppy restated that education is social mobility and change that lasts: “Education has always been central to my journey. After graduating last summer from the London School of Economics, I understand firsthand…

With a significant number of unbanked adults in Nigeria, the challenge of financial exclusion is evident. Cryptocurrency offers a viable solution, leveraging blockchain technology to provide access to financial services. By reducing transaction costs and fostering economic growth, cryptocurrency holds transformative potential for unbanked communities. In Nigeria, many people remain outside the formal banking system, creating barriers to financial stability and growth. The reasons are varied, ranging from geographical limitations to a lack of identification documents. The traditional banking infrastructure often fails to reach rural areas, leaving many individuals without access to essential financial services. This gap highlights the need…

As the countdown races to Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are unfazed by talks of Nigeria never having beaten Rwanda in any part of the country called Rwanda. Their focus, according to team captain William Ekong, is the three points at stake. “Actually, we read about that in some places but we are not bothered. I was part of the last game in Kigali which ended scoreless, but we know that we cannot afford a draw this time. Our objective is to pick the three points and bring…

Three years ago, Chief Festus Keyamo made a bold prediction. As the then Minister of Labour and Employment and spokesperson for the Tinubu/Shettima All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, he foresaw a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu. Keyamo proclaimed that Asiwaju was not just a winner, but the chosen one, sent to lead Nigeria from bondage, poverty, and misery to a promised land of prosperity. Like the ancient Nostradamus, Keyamo’s analytical mind dissected the demographic setup of the APC, previous voting patterns, and the triple split of opposition parties. He predicted a sure overwhelming win for his party’s…

Captain Chris Ona Najomo’s confirmation as the substantive head of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was a foregone conclusion, given his impressive track record and outstanding performance as the acting Director General and CEO. Under his leadership, the NCAA has undergone significant transformations, cementing its role as a critical regulator of Nigeria’s aviation and aerospace development. The NCAA’s mandate is vast and complex, overseeing 20 airports, several regulated airstrips and heliports, 23 domestic airlines, and over 3,000 licensed aviation professionals. Additionally, the agency is responsible for establishing international best practices, ensuring security measures, and managing bilateral Air Services Agreements…

By Okanga Agila In the not-so-distant past, Nigeria’s economy was a fragile patient, clinging to life support. The symptoms were all too familiar: hunger, deprivation, and a crippling sense of hopelessness. But then, something changed.  A new leadership emerged with a bold vision for a prosperous Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was determined to break the cycle of economic instability, and they started by making some tough decisions. One of those decisions was the appointment of Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Dr. Cardoso was a man on a mission, armed with a…

Pilgrims to Israel from Ogun State have been charged to steer clear from actions that could bring the image of the state to disrepute while in the Holy Land. The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun Secretary, gave the charge on Wednesday during a farewell messages to the intending pilgrims at the Obas Complex, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the state government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, urged them to fear God in all their dealings as they perform the spiritual exercise. The governor also admonished them to pray for the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun to…

A group, Women for Change Vanguard has urged President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria to intervene in the ongoing crisis between the representative of Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The women made this known in a press statement signed by Arc(Mrs) Margaret Adesuwa Ehilebo, noting that the ongoing saga surrounding Natasha and Akpabio, “is a deeply troubling development that threatens to derail the legislative agenda and activities of the 10th Senate”. The statement read, “It is imperative that we, as a civil society group, express our concern over how these allegations are not only affecting the…

…Officials Inspect School Facilities, Urge Calm Among Parents …Students, Staff Receives Vaccination as Part of Containment Efforts In a swift response to the recent diphtheria outbreak at King’s College Annexe, Victoria Island, the Lagos State Government has commenced an emergency vaccination exercise to curb the spread of the highly contagious disease and safeguard public health. The vaccination campaign aims to protect students, staff, and the wider school community while reinforcing public health measures to prevent further infections. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who led a delegation of top government officials, including the Special Adviser to the…

Lagos state has cemented its position as one of Africa’s economic powerhouses, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching an impressive $259 billion based on purchasing power parity (PPP). This milestone places Lagos as the second-largest economy on the continent, trailing only Cairo, Egypt. This was made known during the official launch of the Lagos Economic Development Update (LEDU) 2025 on Wednesday. According to the report, the state ranks as Africa’s second-largest city economy by purchasing power parity (PPP), following Cairo. The report reveals that the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stood at US$259.75 billion in 2023. Economic Growth and…