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Nigeria will stage the Intra‑African Trade Fair in 2027, preceded by the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) weekend in November 2026. Afreximbank officials say the events aim to turn Africa's creative talent into profitable businesses through investment, IP protection and market linkages.
At the 40th anniversary of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners' Ogun chapter, Prof. Timothy Gbenga Nubi cautioned that Ogun State risks becoming a dumping ground and residential spill‑over for Lagos unless coordinated urban planning is implemented.
Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu praised the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management for its role in advancing workforce development, receiving the institute’s delegation at the State House, Marina, and was honoured as a Fellow during CIPM’s 58th International Conference.
The German cultural centre on Victoria Island, Lagos, will reopen on 4 November after extensive renovations. A celebration from 2 p.m. to midnight will feature international performers and curated art displays, marking a new chapter in the institute’s 64‑year presence in Nigeria.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu warned Lagos residents and developers against building on wetlands, announcing a halt to unauthorised reclamation projects that lack environmental and drainage approvals. The move aims to curb flooding and coastal erosion in the state.
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority has ordered telecom operators and value‑added service providers to verify licences of all betting platforms on their networks and to suspend any that lack a Lagos betting licence by mid‑November 2026.
The National Bureau of Statistics reported that Lagos, Imo and Ondo posted the steepest year‑on‑year food price increases in September 2026, with rates above 31 percent. Meanwhile, Taraba, Yobe and Borno saw the slowest rises.
Six men were convicted and handed two‑year prison sentences by an Oshodi magistrate court for assaulting Kick Against Indiscipline officials during an operation in Alakija, Lagos. The ruling was praised by State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab, who stressed the need to respect law‑enforcement agents.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the State Public Works Corporation to start immediate road reconstruction throughout Lagos State, using the dry season to address deteriorating infrastructure and improve traffic flow.
The Lagos State Council of the Amalgamated Union of App‑based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) called off its four‑day strike on Thursday, saying the industrial action was successful. The union criticised ride‑hailing platform inDrive for not engaging during the shutdown and urged drivers to switch to local apps.
At its Lagos headquarters, SIFAX Group chairman Dr. Taiwo Afolabi highlighted that delivering outstanding customer service is essential for earning trust and loyalty, a principle he said drives the firm’s success across its subsidiaries.
A tanker loaded with 33,000 litres of groundnut oil overturned on the Lagos‑Ibadan Expressway near Abiola Garden in Lagos on Wednesday afternoon, spilling its cargo and halting traffic. Emergency crews from LASTMA and the Nigeria Police secured the scene, but no injuries were reported.
The Lagos Waste Management Authority said it arrested 13 people for operating stalls in unauthorised spots across Festac, Mile 2 and Ikorodu on 12‑13 October 2026, warning traders to use only approved markets.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control uncovered a fake beverage production unit at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex on the Badagry Expressway in Ojo, Lagos State, arresting two suspects and confiscating equipment used for illicit drink manufacturing.
NAFDAC's Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided the International Trade Fair Complex in Lagos, uncovering more than 20 illegal stalls producing counterfeit and expired alcoholic drinks. Two suspects were arrested and seized products were valued at over N2 billion.
A blaze ripped through an eight‑room bungalow on Onitire Road in Itire, Lagos, prompting a swift response from fire crews. Two men were rescued, while a 42‑year‑old suffered burns while helping a 75‑year‑old wheelchair user. Authorities suspect an electrical fault as the cause.
Ride‑hailing operators in Lagos staged a street protest demanding higher fares, saying rising fuel and maintenance expenses are eroding their earnings. Drivers claim they are earning far less than the cost of operating their vehicles.
Nigerian cross‑dresser Jay Boogie, whose real name is Daniel Nsikan, posted fresh photos in a bright yellow dress and used the caption to call out people who harassed him after he stopped responding to their messages.
Drivers in Lagos began an open‑ended strike on 12 October under the Amalgamated Union of App‑based Transporters of Nigeria, prompting fewer available rides and longer waits on Bolt and inDrive. Passengers report waiting up to 20 minutes and higher fares as the protest continues.
The Lagos Waste Management Authority closed more than 25 premises on Ago Palace Way, Okota, after finding illegal waste dumping and unauthorised street trading, and arrested several individuals involved.