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1st Anniversary: Lagos Titled Chiefs Congratulate Tinubu
The Association of Lagos Titled Chiefs has congratulated one of them, President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the first year anniversary of his administration.
In a statement issued by its General Secretary, Chief Olawumi Gasper mni, the Lagos chieftaincy title holders appreciate God for the opportunity given to him to lead the country at this critical period of crises in nation building and development.
Also, it noted with satisfaction the several bold reforms across the sectors of the economy especially in massive infrastructure development and upcoming housing projects all across the country.
He said, “These and other reforms in the education and transportation sectors will no doubt place the country on the path of progress and prosperity, featuring opportunities for massive youth employment.
“We most especially applaud our Brother Chief, for the consistent promotion of national cohesion and harmony and stabilising the polity, thereby ensuring a conducive environment for businesses to be nurtured and to thrive.
“He has promoted an all inclusive government that has demonstrated fairness and justice to all and a knack in acknowledging and correcting mistakes, which stood him in good stead as a leader with an unwavering commitment to the progress of the nation.
“We, your Brother Chiefs, celebrate your achievements in this first quarter of the administration and look forward to continued progress and prosperity of the nation under your leadership.
“We embrace and support your administration to advance the development of the nation, while calling on you to uphold the remarkable Omoluabi Eko values we cherish.”the statement read.
It also noted the remarkable achievements of His Excellency, Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on his fifth year anniversary in delivering the dividends of democracy to Lagos communities, through the faithful implementation of the THEMES PLUS agenda.
“Our Brother Chief, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, once again congratulations as we pray for a greater wisdom and robust health to rev the tempo of performance with more achievements in the remaining three quarters of this administration and beyond .
“The Association also prayed for good health and graces for Mr Governor , Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to sustain the tempo of achievements , record more feats and impact positively on Lagos communities.
The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria) has announced the appointment and resumption of Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as its new Director General/Chief Executive Officer.Dr. Nolas-Alausa succeeds Mr. Bamidele Alimi, who completed his second and final four-year term as the DG/CEO of the Institute on 31 July,2025.
He is aLearning and Development Consultant with over 22 years of leadership experience across Africa.
Dr. Nolas-Alausa brings to CIoD Nigeria a dynamic blend of strategic insight, communication expertise, and a deep commitment to institutional growth and capacity building.
The President and Chairman of the Governing Council, CIoD Nigeria, Otunba Adetunji Oyebanji, said: “On behalf of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria, I am pleased to officially welcome Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute.
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LASG declares 176 estates illegal for lacking approved layouts
Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, disclosed that some of the identified illegal estates include Adron Homes, Elerangbe; Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu; Diamond Estate, Eputu; Prime Water View Garden, Ikate-Elegushi, and Royal View Estate, Ikota, among others.
Lagos State Government has declared 176 estates at the Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe axis of the state illegal.
Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, disclosed that some of the identified illegal estates include Adron Homes, Elerangbe; Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu; Diamond Estate, Eputu; Prime Water View Garden, Ikate-Elegushi, and Royal View Estate, Ikota, among others.
He added that the illegal estates compromised the sustainable development ethos and the T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda of the government by operating without approved layouts.
Consequently, the government has given the owners a 21-day ultimatum to process their layout approvals.
The estates, which were deemed illegal due to the failure of the owners to obtain layout approvals from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, were listed in a document published by the ministry, yesterday.
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VISA: US demanding $15,000 down payment for some visitors
The funds will be returned if the applicant complies with all visa terms. If the applicant remains in the United States past the deadline, the funds will be forfeited.
The US State Department says that some visa applicants will soon be required to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to discourage visa overstays as part of President Donald Trump‘s crackdown on migration.
Starting later this month, the pilot program will require applicants from certain countries to pay a sum of “no less than $5,000” as collateral for the issuance of their visa.
The funds will be returned if the applicant complies with all visa terms. If the applicant remains in the United States past the deadline, the funds will be forfeited.
“Consular officers may require covered nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition of visa issuance,” the agency said in a notice to be published Tuesday in the US Federal Register.
The 12-month program would only affect foreign nationals from countries considered to have “high visa overstay rates” based on a 2023 Department of Homeland Security report, the notice said.
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