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Traffic Diversions on Lagos -Badagry Expressway Starts on Monday August 26 – LASG
The Lagos State Government(LASG) has announced that traffic on Lagos-Badagry Expressway,
will be diverted for Motorists from Monday, 26th August, 2024 to Friday, 31st January, 2025.
In a statement on Saturday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said that the diversion is to enable the continuation of
the reconstruction work on the road.
The statement reads: “The first section of the reconstruction work covering the stretch of Durbar Junction, Badagry Bound (on both Toll Lane and Service Lane) will commence from Monday, 26th August, to 30th September, 2024.
Consequently, Motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes while the first section is ongoing:
SCENE 1:
Traffic going to Badagry from Lagos, (Repair on the Toll Lane)
Traffic inward Badagry from Lagos on the Toll Lane will be diverted to the Service Lane at 100 metres (subject to site condition) away from the proposed repair location and to exit the Service Lane back to the Toll Lane 100 metres (subject to site condition) away from the Durbar Junction to continue their journeys.
“Motorists are implored to be patient as the diversion is part of the traffic management plans for the rehabilitation work on the asphalt pavement of the road sections”
SCENE 2:
Traffic going to Badagry from Lagos, (Repair on the Service Lane)
Traffic inward Badagry from Lagos on the Service Lane will be diverted to the Toll Lane at 100 metres (subject to site condition) away from the proposed repair location and exit the Toll Lane back to the Service Lane 100 metres (subject to site condition) away from Durbar Junction to reach their desired destinations.
SCENE 3:
Traffic going to Badagry from Durbar Road, (Repair on the Service Lane)
Traffic inward Badagry from Durbar Road will be diverted to Fagbems Road inwards Apple junction to link Festac Road after which they will head towards Alakija Road to access Lagos-Badagry Express Road to continue their journeys.
The Commissioner called for the understanding of Motorists stating that Motorists on the other side from Badagry will have through traffic inbound Lagos.
He also assured that the Lagos State Traffic Management Officers will be on ground to coordinate vehicular movement along the axis.
“Motorists are implored to be patient as the diversion is part of the traffic management plans for the rehabilitation work on the asphalt pavement of the road sections by the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure (Office of Infrastructure, Lagos State),” he added.
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BREAKING: Uche Nnaji Resigns as Tinubu’s Minister
In a letter thanking President Bola Tinubu for having allowed him to serve Nigeria, Nnaji said that he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents, citing some allegations against him.
Geoffrey Uche Nnaji resigned today as the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology.
In a letter thanking President Bola Tinubu for having allowed him to serve Nigeria, Nnaji said that he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents, citing some allegations against him.
In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, dated October 7, 2025 ,President Tinubu has accepted Nnaji ‘s resignation , thanks him for his service to the nation and wished him well in future endeavors.
President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023.
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President Tinubu Decorates INEC’s Mahmood Yakubu with “CON” National Honour
Yakubu was first appointed in November 2015 as the 14th chairman of the commission for an initial term of five years. The appointment, which was renewed in 2020, has now expired due to the passage of time.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday conferred the honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on Prof Mahmood Yakubu, the outgoing Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying that the award was in recognition of Yakubu’s dedicated service to the nation.
Yakubu was first appointed in November 2015 as the 14th chairman of the commission for an initial term of five years. The appointment, which was renewed in 2020, has now expired due to the passage of time.
President Tinubu thanked Professor Yakubu for his services to the nation and his efforts to sustain Nigeria’s democracy, particularly through the organisation of free and fair elections throughout his two-term tenure.
Consequent upon this, President Tinubu also directed that Professor Yakubu should hand over to the most senior national commissioner, May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will direct the affairs of the commission until the completion of the process to appoint a successor.
In the letter dated October 3, 2025, Professor Yakubu thanked the President for the opportunity to serve the nation as chairman of the commission since 2015.
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OpenAI’s Global Actors to Grace 2025 UNILAG International Week
Director of International Relations, Professor Ismail Ibraheem, emphasised the importance of the event in shaping Africa’s voice in the global tech space, stating that the week serves as a platform for practical collaborations between academia, industry, and government.
Prominent figures, including Emmanuel Lubanzadio from OpenAI, Yvonne Ike of Bank of America, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications Dr. Bosun Tijani, and entrepreneur Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, are set to participate in the 2025 University of Lagos (UNILAG) International Week.
The event, themed “Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa,” will take place from October 13 to 17, 2025, at UNILAG’s Akoka campus.
The week-long program will bring together government officials, global partners, academics, and tech innovators to discuss artificial intelligence and collaboration.
Keynote speakers will include Dr. Tijani, Mr. Lubanzadio, and Ms. Ike, while sessions on digital governance will feature Nigeria’s BPP boss, Dr. Adedokun.
Young innovators like Adeleke Eniola, who developed an AI-powered malaria diagnostic tool, will also be highlighted.
Plenary sessions will cover topics such as ethical AI, data governance, and educational innovation, aiming for actionable outcomes like policy recommendations and investment linkages.
Director of International Relations, Professor Ismail Ibraheem, emphasised the importance of the event in shaping Africa’s voice in the global tech space, stating that the week serves as a platform for practical collaborations between academia, industry, and government.
UNILAG continues to strengthen its international partnerships for research and skills development, reinforcing its role in global engagement.
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