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Thousands of Lagos tricycle operators are coming together under one umbrella after years of division. A six-month plan aims to end rivalries and create stability for drivers across Nigeria's busiest city.
Nigeria's longest-running amateur golf tournament returns this November with 65 years of unbroken tradition. The Lagos Amateur Open brings together players from across Africa competing for world ranking points and championship glory.
A new festival in Lagos is turning creative passion into sustainable careers for thousands of young African artists, filmmakers, and writers. The Africa Content Festival connects emerging talent with industry pros and real job opportunities.
Lagos is giving 5,000 small businesses free access to professional design tools and AI training to help them compete during the busiest shopping season of the year. The partnership could transform how local entrepreneurs market themselves online.
After seven years of waiting for affordable treatment, eight-year-old Emmanuel Godwin received life-changing surgery through a charity partnership. His story shows how grassroots healthcare programs are bridging the gap for families who can't afford private care.
Nigeria's gymnastics scene is growing as Lagos prepares to welcome over 400 young athletes to its third annual GYMFEST Championship. The competition creates rare opportunities for children to discover and develop their athletic talents.
Nigerian food safety officials shut down a counterfeit beverage operation in Lagos, protecting consumers just before the busy holiday season. Two suspects were arrested as authorities step up enforcement to keep dangerous fake products off shelves.
A Lagos State legislator is providing 5,000 residents in Eti-Osa with two years of completely free health insurance coverage. The program removes financial barriers to healthcare access for families who previously had to choose between medical care and other basic needs.
Food safety regulators in Nigeria just protected millions of people by busting an illegal operation that was relabeling expired energy drinks and alcohol. Two arrests prove enforcement is working to keep dangerous counterfeit products off shelves.
When a news report exposed overflowing trash bins on one of Lagos' busiest roads, city officials responded within hours. The swift cleanup shows how media attention and responsive government can tackle urban challenges together.
A viral browser game celebrating Nigerian life just secured half a million dollars from investors in record time. The funding round closed in a single day and valued the startup at $10 million.
Nigeria's largest city is quintupling medical school capacity to fight brain drain. Lagos State University College of Medicine will expand from 500 to 2,500 students annually.