Lagos, Bill Gates to partner on economic development
28 August 2024 |
4:08 pm
The Lagos State Government is set to partner with American billionaire Bill Gates on economic development. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this in a post he shared on his X account on Wednesday. "I was paid a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation led by Dr. Chris…
The Lagos State Government is set to partner with American billionaire Bill Gates on economic development.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this in a post he shared on his X account on Wednesday.
“I was paid a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation led by Dr. Chris Elias, the President of Global Development, to Nigeria,” the governor said.
“We discussed innovative strategies to improve health outcomes, enhance education, and support economic development in our shared communities.
“It was an opportunity to share our local insights and priorities, and I was inspired by their commitment to making a positive impact on people’s lives around the world.”
Related
3 hours ago
The Lagos State Government is set to partner with American billionaire Bill Gates on economic development. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this in a post he shared on his X account on Wednesday. "I was paid a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation led by Dr. Chris…
5 hours ago
Federal and local security operatives are to commence a 30-day sustained operation across 19 of the 34 local government areas of Katsina State to tackle the recent surge in attacks by suspected terrorists. The development followed a rise in attacks by terrorists who exploit the cover provided by the rainy season and high crops to…
8 hours ago
Four Nigerian nationals have been convicted and sentenced by Woolwich Crown Court in London for creating and using over 2,000 fake marriage certificates to help individuals illegally remain in the United Kingdom. The defendants, identified as Abraham Onifade, Abayomi Shodipo, Nosimot Gbadamosi, and Adekunle Kabir, were found guilty of various charges related to fraud and…
8 hours ago
No fewer than 16 people have lost their lives in a fatal auto crash that occurred on Tuesday night in Odigbo Local Council Area of Ondo State. The victims who were burned to death in the accident that happened along the busy Ore-Ondo highway at the Ajue axis were passengers of a Toyota Hiace 18-seater…
9 hours ago
A group of Polish students and their teacher arrested in Nigeria during protests against government policies and soaring living costs have been released, Poland's foreign minister said on Wednesday. The seven Polish citizens were detained earlier this month in the northwestern state of Kano "over their suspicious role in the protest and flying of Russian…
9 hours ago
The police in Enugu State have detained a 30-yearold man for the alleged murder of his neighbour's four-year-old daughter while she was sleeping. This is contained in a statement issued by the Enugu State Police Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe. ”On Aug.18, police operatives serving in the command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad hastened to a compound on…
9 hours ago
Some passengers were injured on Wednesday when two BRT buses were involved in an accident around the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos. It was gathered that one of the buses attempted to avoid crushing a commercial motorcyclist on a BRT lane but in the process collided with an oncoming BRT bus. Spokesman of Lagos State…
9 hours ago
Minister of Environment, Balarabe A. Lawal has called on the stakeholders to support the Green Initiative Programme on Afforestation, saying that forests are important in mitigating climate change, curbing the extinction of wildlife, and maintaining the ecosystem in the country. Balarabe asserted this when the Forestry Association of Nigeria led by its President, Dr Afolabi…
12 hours ago
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has disclosed that Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) account for 96 per cent of Nigeria’s businesses and 45 per cent of the nation’s economy.
13 hours ago
Lagos State Governor, BabajideSanwo-Olu, yesterday, pledged that the state government would continue to roll out incentives for investors, from tax breaks and waivers, to streamline regulatory processes and a judicial system that is competent, efficient and guarantees the sanctity of contracts and property rights.
×
Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox every day of the week. Stay informed with the Guardian’s leading coverage of Nigerian and world news, business, technology and sports.
0 Comments
We will review and take appropriate action.