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Lagosians can now take free rides on Red Line Rail, as partial operations begin

In a move to make Lagosians a part of this historic milestone, LAMATA has invited residents to join a free ride scheme by scanning a code to fill out an invitational form before commercial operations begin.

What you need to know about the newly launched Lagos Revenue Portal

The LRP centralises e-bills from multiple Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) into a single account, offering seamless payment gateways, log generation, payment history tracking, smart reconciliations, and remittance statements.

Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts: What’s new about the National Theatre, Iganmu?

  On July 13, 2024, President Bola Tinubu officially renamed...

Isese Day 2024: Honouring Yoruba heritage and tradition in Lagos

For local traditional worshippers in South-West Nigeria, Isese Day is a time to honour their deities and ancestors.

Lagos Government vows to apprehend criminals vandalising BRT Buses

  The Lagos State Government has vowed to crackdown on...

Annals Of Legislation

Legislative profile: Mustainu Tobun

Mr. Tobun's journey into politics is deeply rooted in his family’s history and his personal passion for public service.

Legislative profile: Saad Lukman Olumoh

During his first term, Mr. Olumoh was the chairman of the House committee on public private partnerships. 

Legislative profile: Sabur Akanbi Oluwa

Mr. Oluwa worked as a legislative officer at the Lagos State House of Assembly from 2012 to 2019. 

Legislative profile: Jubreel Ayodeji Abdulkareem

In 2000, Mr. Abdulkareem was appointed as the health and environmental services supervisor for Agege local government.

Legislative profile: Jimoh Olatunji

Mr. Olatunji was born on August 12, 1972.

Navigating Lagos

Ten museums you should visit in Lagos

Lagos is the pulsating heart of Nigeria. It is...

What to expect at Saint’s Bites Shawarma in Omole phase one

  At virtually every corner in Lagos, there is a...

Eight Lagos beach resorts you should visit

While Landmark Beach Resort was once a top choice before its recent demolition by the Lagos State Government, many other notable beach resorts continue to thrive, offering unique experiences.

Ten recreational centres to visit at least once in Lagos

At Ikeja Record, we've compiled some of the must-visit recreational centres you should consider when planning your next fun activity.

Mega Chicken Agidingbi: Home away from home

Mega Chicken curates bubbling and enchanting flavours.

Eko Lifestyle

Sanwo-Olu spotted wearing luxury watch at Davido’s wedding

In 2023, the Governor was also seen wearing another Patek Philippe watch.

Ten recreational centres to visit at least once in Lagos

At Ikeja Record, we've compiled some of the must-visit recreational centres you should consider when planning your next fun activity.

Top five cinemas in Lagos to watch“Bad Boys: Ride or Die”

The latest chapter in the action-comedy saga, "Bad Boys:...

Discover seven alternative Lagos beaches to Landmark, Oniru, others

Despite these alterations to the landscape of Lagos' coastal attractions, the state still boasts a plethora of breathtaking beaches waiting to be explored. At Ikeja Record, we have compiled a list of viable alternatives for you.

From ruins to restoration: Discovering the treasures in Freedom Park Lagos

I discovered that the park, located on a prime location in Lagos Island, had a historical past—it used to be a prison during Nigeria's colonial era.

The Political Scene

One year after: Key decisions taken by 10th Lagos State House of Assembly

The 10th Lagos House of Assembly was inaugurated on...

Is the storm over between Sanwo-Olu and Obasa? 

Is this renewed joviality in the best interest of Lagosians?

Lagos is spending big on infrastructure. But choking on debt.

As of December 2022, Lagos was the state with the highest debt stock across the Nigerian federation.

Three reasons why Lagos House of Assembly rejected Sanwo-Olu’s 17 commissioner-nominees

Beyond geographical and religious factors, the possibility of pending disagreements can not be ruled out.

What Ojodu residents want from LCDA Chairman Segun Odunmbaku

The residents made the requests following celebrations marking Segun Odunmbaku’s two years in office as Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA.

Persons Of Interest

Dencity: The challenges of building a female skateboarding community in Lagos

In an interview with The Record’s Omon Okhuevbie, the 24-year-old skateboarder and streetwear fashion entrepreneur shared the challenges of building a skateboarding community for young girls and women in Lagos and other states in Nigeria.

Oluwatoyosi Jide-Jimoh: How I graduated top of my class at LASU

She graduated from the Lagos State University with first class honours in communication and media studies.

Living with Lupus in Lagos: Misturah Owolabi shares her inspiring journey

“ Lupus is not a death sentence, it is a very manageable condition. Do not believe that Lupus is going to hinder you from achieving your goals.”

Lagos-based startup, Midddleman, is bridging trust and logistics gaps in the e-commerce world

Additionally, the co-founder shared that e-commerce companies can now send Yuan/CNY/RMB to their Chinese suppliers through Middleman.

News Desk

Lagosians can now take free rides on Red Line Rail, as partial operations begin

In a move to make Lagosians a part of this historic milestone, LAMATA has invited residents to join a free ride scheme by scanning a code to fill out an invitational form before commercial operations begin.

What you need to know about the newly launched Lagos Revenue Portal

The LRP centralises e-bills from multiple Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) into a single account, offering seamless payment gateways, log generation, payment history tracking, smart reconciliations, and remittance statements.

Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts: What’s new about the National Theatre, Iganmu?

  On July 13, 2024, President Bola Tinubu officially renamed...

Isese Day 2024: Honouring Yoruba heritage and tradition in Lagos

For local traditional worshippers in South-West Nigeria, Isese Day is a time to honour their deities and ancestors.

Lagos Government vows to apprehend criminals vandalising BRT Buses

  The Lagos State Government has vowed to crackdown on...

Annals Of Legislation

Legislative profile: Mustainu Tobun

Mr. Tobun's journey into politics is deeply rooted in his family’s history and his personal passion for public service.

Legislative profile: Saad Lukman Olumoh

During his first term, Mr. Olumoh was the chairman of the House committee on public private partnerships. 

Legislative profile: Sabur Akanbi Oluwa

Mr. Oluwa worked as a legislative officer at the Lagos State House of Assembly from 2012 to 2019. 

Legislative profile: Jubreel Ayodeji Abdulkareem

In 2000, Mr. Abdulkareem was appointed as the health and environmental services supervisor for Agege local government.

Legislative profile: Jimoh Olatunji

Mr. Olatunji was born on August 12, 1972.

Navigating Lagos

Ten museums you should visit in Lagos

Lagos is the pulsating heart of Nigeria. It is...

What to expect at Saint’s Bites Shawarma in Omole phase one

  At virtually every corner in Lagos, there is a...

Eight Lagos beach resorts you should visit

While Landmark Beach Resort was once a top choice before its recent demolition by the Lagos State Government, many other notable beach resorts continue to thrive, offering unique experiences.

Ten recreational centres to visit at least once in Lagos

At Ikeja Record, we've compiled some of the must-visit recreational centres you should consider when planning your next fun activity.

Mega Chicken Agidingbi: Home away from home

Mega Chicken curates bubbling and enchanting flavours.

Eko Lifestyle

Sanwo-Olu spotted wearing luxury watch at Davido’s wedding

In 2023, the Governor was also seen wearing another Patek Philippe watch.

Ten recreational centres to visit at least once in Lagos

At Ikeja Record, we've compiled some of the must-visit recreational centres you should consider when planning your next fun activity.

Top five cinemas in Lagos to watch“Bad Boys: Ride or Die”

The latest chapter in the action-comedy saga, "Bad Boys:...

Discover seven alternative Lagos beaches to Landmark, Oniru, others

Despite these alterations to the landscape of Lagos' coastal attractions, the state still boasts a plethora of breathtaking beaches waiting to be explored. At Ikeja Record, we have compiled a list of viable alternatives for you.

From ruins to restoration: Discovering the treasures in Freedom Park Lagos

I discovered that the park, located on a prime location in Lagos Island, had a historical past—it used to be a prison during Nigeria's colonial era.

The Political Scene

One year after: Key decisions taken by 10th Lagos State House of Assembly

The 10th Lagos House of Assembly was inaugurated on...

Is the storm over between Sanwo-Olu and Obasa? 

Is this renewed joviality in the best interest of Lagosians?

Lagos is spending big on infrastructure. But choking on debt.

As of December 2022, Lagos was the state with the highest debt stock across the Nigerian federation.

Three reasons why Lagos House of Assembly rejected Sanwo-Olu’s 17 commissioner-nominees

Beyond geographical and religious factors, the possibility of pending disagreements can not be ruled out.

What Ojodu residents want from LCDA Chairman Segun Odunmbaku

The residents made the requests following celebrations marking Segun Odunmbaku’s two years in office as Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA.

Persons Of Interest

Dencity: The challenges of building a female skateboarding community in Lagos

In an interview with The Record’s Omon Okhuevbie, the 24-year-old skateboarder and streetwear fashion entrepreneur shared the challenges of building a skateboarding community for young girls and women in Lagos and other states in Nigeria.

Oluwatoyosi Jide-Jimoh: How I graduated top of my class at LASU

She graduated from the Lagos State University with first class honours in communication and media studies.

Living with Lupus in Lagos: Misturah Owolabi shares her inspiring journey

“ Lupus is not a death sentence, it is a very manageable condition. Do not believe that Lupus is going to hinder you from achieving your goals.”

Lagos-based startup, Midddleman, is bridging trust and logistics gaps in the e-commerce world

Additionally, the co-founder shared that e-commerce companies can now send Yuan/CNY/RMB to their Chinese suppliers through Middleman.

Lagos hosts African varsities, as FASU games return to Nigeria after two decades

Lagos’ two leading universities, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the Lagos State University (LASU) played host to over 70 universities from across Africa between September 22 to 29, for the 11th edition of the Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU) games.

This marks the first time two universities will jointly host the games. It is also the second time Nigeria will be hosting the competition in 20 years after the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, played host to the rest of Africa in 2004.

At the close of the games, the American University in Cairo, dominated the medal standings with 46 Gold, 28 Silver, and 8 Bronze medals. Lagos State University emerged as the first runner-up with 28 Gold, 30 Silver, and 26 Bronze medals. The University of Lagos rounded out the top three, securing the second runner-up position with 25 Gold, 33 Silver, and 40 Bronze medals. University of Ghana came fourth and University of Development Studies came fifth.

The events were split between sports facilities in UNILAG and LASU campuses, featuring over 17 sports, 834 athletes and 70 universities across Africa.

The 2024 Games was tagged ‘compete, unite, and excel’  and the competition was officially declared open by the President of the Federation of Africa University Sports, Ashraf Sobhy, on September 22, in UNILAG.

UNILAG Vice Chancellor, Professor Tolulope Folasade Ogunsola, during the opening ceremony said, “I welcome you all to the 11th FASU games holding here in Lagos and my co-host from LASU has told you all that this is the first time two universities are co-hosting FASU. It is symbolic of the Africa that we want: an Africa that cooperates, an Africa that collaborates, an Africa that moves things forward together in great team spirit. So today, we mark great team spirit, we mark the youths of Africa who will take us forward.”

Dignitaries at the opening ceremony included President of the West African University Games, Mr. Ibrahim Danko Shaina; President of Nigeria University Games (NUGA) Dr. Engr. Muhammad Bawa; Vice Chancellor of UNILAG and host of the event, Prof. Folashade Ogunsola; Pro-Chancellor of UNILAG, Wole Olanipekun SAN and  representative of the First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs. Toyin Suara,. Also in attendance were Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Gbolahan Elias SAN, and a representative of the Minister of Sports, Sen. John Enoh, Mrs. Ikana Mbora, among others.

The 2024 FASU Games featured various sports, including athletics, football, basketball, volleyball, swimming, tennis, table tennis, badminton, taekwondo, chess, judo, and handball. Additionally, rugby, squash, karate, and netbal

The closing ceremony of the FASU Games 2024 was held at LASU sports center and had several dignitaries in attendance, including university officials and government representatives. The Vice Chancellors of both Lagos State University and the University of Lagos were present, along with officials from the Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports.

The event also hosted sports administrators and representatives from various participating universities, celebrating the athletes and the successful completion of the games.

Ms. Tsitsi Muzuva, representing the FASU President, commended all committees, athletes, officials, volunteers, and stakeholders for their contributions to the success of the FASU Lagos 2024 Games.

Dr. Sobhy announced that the Vice-Chancellors of UNILAG and LASU, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, and Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, were appointed as FASU Ambassadors until the next Games, scheduled for 2026 in Egypt.

Ms Peninnah Aligawesa, Secretary-General of FASU, passed the games touch to the vice-chancellors of LASU and LASU, who presented it to the American University in Cairo for next hosting.

BYLINE: Abdul Anjolaoluwa Rahmat.

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