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“Detty December, Safe December” - Lagos Diaspora & AIDS Control Agency's Begin Campaign.
In furtherance of the Lagos State Government’s commitment to preventive healthcare and public wellbeing under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs has launched a comprehensive HIV prevention, testing, and sensitisation initiative tagged “Detty December, Safe December,” with technical and programmatic support from the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). The campaign aligns with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ Agenda, which
Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Migration Reforms as Diaspora Remittances Top $20bn Annually
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s determination to fully implement Nigeria’s revised National Migration Policy, describing migration governance as a critical pillar of national development and global engagement. The President gave the assurance in Abuja at the 2025 National Migration Dialogue, a high-level forum focused on strengthening migration governance and repositioning migrants as drivers of hope and development. He was represented at the e
Sanwo-Olu Receives MIPAD Chairman at Lagos House, Bags 2025 Influential Governor Award
The Founder and Chairman of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) paid a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Marina, where he was received by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The visit was marked by the presentation of the 2025 Most Influential Governor of the Year award to Sanwo-Olu, an honour MIPAD said reflects his leadership style and the growing global relevance of Lagos State. According to the organisation, the award recognises progress recorded und
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NYCN Appoints Aliyu Musa as Director of Media, Diaspora
The Governor of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Diaspora, Ambassador Collins Osazee Idahosa, has approved the appointment of Hon. Abdulhayyi Aliyu Musa as the Director of Media for the NYCN Diaspora, with a mandate to drive the Council’s media and communication strategy for Nigerian youths living abroad. The appointment was announced in a statement personally signed by Ambassador Idahosa, in which he said the decision takes immediate effect and reflects the Counc
Pushback Grows Over Nigeria–US $5bn Pro-Christian Health Deal
A five-year health cooperation agreement signed between Nigeria and the United States has sparked intense controversy across the country, as Muslim groups and other stakeholders push back against what they describe as a pro-Christian, discriminatory and divisive arrangement that could deepen Nigeria’s fragile religious fault lines. The agreement, announced by the US government at the weekend, is a bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening Niger
Christmas Miracle as Kidnapped Catholic Schoolchildren Regain Freedom in Nigeria
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed the safe release of the remaining children abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, bringing relief and joy just days before Christmas. The abduction occurred in late November when gunmen stormed the Catholic boarding school in the rural community, kidnapping 303 students and 12 staff members , one of the largest school abductions recorded in recent months in Nigeria. A first batch
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Investing in the Hospitality Business as a Nigerian in the Diaspora
For Nigerians in the diaspora, hospitality remains one of the most attractive investment options back home. Hotels, short-let apartments, lounges, and tourism-driven experiences continue to benefit from Nigeria’s large population, expanding middle class, and growing domestic travel. However, hospitality is capital-intensive and operationally demanding. Without structure, it can drain funds faster than it generates returns. Below is a clear-eyed guide to investing in hospitali
Diaspora Bonds: Can Nigerians Abroad Fund National Development?
Diaspora bonds are increasingly presented as a credible pathway for mobilising Nigerian wealth abroad toward national development. At their core, these instruments allow the government to borrow directly from Nigerians living overseas, offering fixed returns while channeling funds into public projects. The idea rests on a simple premise: millions of Nigerians abroad earn in stable foreign currencies, remit billions of dollars annually, and may be willing to invest part of tha
Export Opportunities Nigerians Abroad Are Ignoring
Many Nigerians abroad focus on remittances, salaried jobs, or local investments, yet exporting from Nigeria remains one of the most underutilised paths to sustainable foreign-currency income. This neglect is not due to a lack of opportunity but a persistent misconception that exporting is too complex or capital-intensive. In reality, Nigeria already produces goods that are in steady demand across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and parts of Asia, and Nigerians in the
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LASG News Today : Governor Sanwo-Olu Commissions Rebuilt Iduntafa Palace
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially commissioned the rebuilt Ogboni Iduntafa Chieftaincy Family Palace , marking a significant milestone in the preservation of the state's traditional landmarks. The Governor emphasized that the restoration of this historic center is a testament to his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the cultural heritage and community identity that make Lagos unique. By modernizing the palace while honoring its ancestral roots, the governme
Eko DisCo Restates Zero-Tolerance on Vandalism After Ikoyi Convictions
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on the vandalism of electricity infrastructure following a series of convictions that resulted in prison sentences for offenders arrested in Ikoyi, Lagos. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the company said the successful prosecutions reflect its broader commitment to protecting critical power assets and improving service reliability within its distribution network. Eko DisCo noted th
LASG Empowers 100 Elderly Persons With Disabilities
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), has empowered 100 elderly persons with disabilities, as well as elderly parents caring for children with disabilities, as part of efforts to promote inclusion and social protection across the state. The support was delivered under LASODA’s annual programme titled “Cash Support and Medical Outreach to Elderly Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Caregivers,” which aligns with the visi
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Why Nollywood Is the Festive Choice Black Audiences Shouldn’t Ignore
As competition for viewers’ attention peaks during the festive season, people of African and Caribbean heritage in Britain and across the diaspora are being encouraged to look beyond Hollywood blockbusters and European TV specials and instead explore Nollywood films freely available on YouTube. Advocates argue that the images audiences consume shape identity and worldview, and that Western film and television have long marginalised or distorted Black stories, making the choic
The Impact of Visa Restrictions on Nigerian Professionals
Visa restrictions have emerged as a defining challenge for Nigerian professionals navigating the global labour market. Despite strong academic credentials and competitive skills in fields such as technology, healthcare, finance, and academia, many Nigerians face systemic barriers that limit access to international careers, collaborations, and professional advancement opportunities. For Nigerian professionals, global mobility is increasingly dictated by immigration policies ra
Detty December Transforms African Cities Into Month-Long Hubs for Music and Diaspora Connection
The global cultural movement known as Detty December is once again turning major African cities into vibrant, month-long centres of music, nightlife, food, and Black diaspora connection, with Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa taking centre stage. Each year, thousands of locals and visitors from across Africa, Europe, North America, and the Caribbean converge on cities like Accra, Lagos, and Cape Town to celebrate African culture, creativity, and entertainment, transforming th
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