LAWMA targets Ajah-Lekki markets and facilities for waste compliance enforcement
The Lagos Waste Management Authority has identified markets and facilities across the Ajah-Lekki Axis for enforcement over persistent waste-management and other environmental violations.
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Lagos wastewater office to host sewage treatment workshop
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office will hold a two-day technical workshop for sewage treatment plant operators and professionals on September 2-3, 2026, in Lagos.
Kano declares September 1 public holiday for Takutaha celebration
The Kano State Government has declared September 1, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents to participate in the Takutaha celebration.
LCCI to hold Invest Nigeria Conference and Expo in Lagos
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host the fourth Invest Nigeria Conference and Expo at Eko Hotels and Suites on September 1 and 2, 2026.
Health
Lagos Health District III Reports Improved Service Delivery in First Half of 2026
Health District III reported growth in 10 of 13 key service indicators in the first half of 2026, including increases in general attendance, deliveries and postnatal care visits.
Ikorodu City Leads NPFL After Opening-Day Victory
Ikorodu City opened its Nigeria Premier Football League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Ranchers Bees on August 30, 2026, moving to the top of the table after the first matchday.
Transmission faults reduce power allocations to Lagos, Abuja
The Nigerian Independent System Operator says recent reductions in electricity allocations to Lagos, Abuja and other regions were caused by transmission line outages, not a shortage of generation.
Opposition Summit Holds in Abuja Over 2027 Challenge to Tinubu
The G-100 political pressure group is convening opposition parties in Abuja on August 31, 2026, for talks on cooperation ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
U.S. strike on Iranian rocket launchers raises Middle East tensions
U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on August 31, 2026, prompting missile and drone interceptions and sharp moves in oil and financial markets.
Lagos demolishes structures beneath high-tension lines in Ikola
The Lagos State Government carried out a controlled demolition in Ikola community on August 31, with LASEMA, the police and the RRS involved in the operation.
U.S. revises childhood vaccine schedule, narrowing routine recommendations for several shots
Federal health officials have overhauled the U.S. childhood immunization schedule, removing broad routine recommendations for several vaccines and shifting some to high-risk or shared decision-making categories. Pediatric and public-health groups warned the changes could increase confusion and weaken protection against preventable disease.
Fed decision and megacap reports dominate market agenda as investors weigh risk, rates and earnings
Markets entered a pivotal stretch as investors prepared for a Federal Reserve rate announcement alongside earnings from major U.S. tech leaders. Analysts say the combination could drive sharp moves in equities, especially given stretched valuations and intense focus on AI-related spending and profitability.
Ethiopia declares Marburg outbreak over after 42 days with no new cases, WHO says
Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak after completing a 42-day period with no new confirmed cases. The WHO said the outbreak totaled 14 confirmed cases, including nine deaths and five recoveries, and highlighted intensive surveillance, contact tracing and infection-control measures.