EKOCITY Magazine

Fire Erupts at UBA Headquarters in Lagos

April 7, 2026

Emergency Fire Incident

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Fire Erupts at UBA Headquarters in LagosA fire incident has broken out at the headquarters of United Bank for Africa (UBA) in Lagos, causing significant disruption at one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions. The development triggered concern among staff, customers, and businesses that rely heavily on the bank’s daily operations.According to early reports, the fire ...

2027 in View: INEC Faces Early Questions Over Readiness and Trust

April 6, 2026

Election

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2027 in View: INEC Faces Early Questions Over Readiness and TrustAs Nigeria gradually turns its attention to the 2027 general elections, scrutiny is already building around the country’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission. At the centre of the ...

Rescue in Kaduna: Easter Kidnapping Foiled, But Security Questions Persist

April 6, 2026

Security & Emergency Response

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Rescue in Kaduna: Easter Kidnapping Foiled, But Security Questions PersistThe rescue of 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in Kaduna State is being viewed as both a breakthrough and a reminder of Nigeria’s enduring security challenges.Military authorities say troops acted ...

Press Freedom on Edge: Wike’s ‘Shoot Journalist’ Remark Sparks Boycott Threat

April 6, 2026

Press Freedom & Media

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Press Freedom on Edge: Wike’s ‘Shoot Journalist’ Remark Sparks Boycott ThreatNigeria’s media space is facing renewed tension as independent broadcasters move to challenge what they describe as dangerous rhetoric from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.The Independent ...

Air Peace Set to Fly Direct from London to Ogun This Summer

April 6, 2026

Aviation & Transportation

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Air Peace Set to Fly Direct from London to Ogun This SummerNigeria’s aviation landscape is set for a notable shift as Air Peace prepares to launch direct international flights from London to Ogun State this summer—a move that signals growing ...

Sanwo-Olu Launches Advanced E-learning Platform, Free Academic Tools for Pry, Sec Schools in Lagos

April 6, 2026

Education Government

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Sanwo-Olu Launches Advanced E-learning Platform, Free Academic Tools for Pry, Sec Schools in Lagos…As LASG holds World Bank-Supported HOPE Initiative Public SensitisationThe Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally launched an e-learning platform and free academic materials for ...

Jabi Lake Redevelopment: Who Is It Really For?

April 6, 2026

Infrastrucrture Urban Development

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Jabi Lake Redevelopment: Who Is It Really For?Along the shores of Jabi Lake Park, the sound of construction now competes with the familiar rhythm of joggers, families, and street vendors who have long defined the space. What was once a ...

Driving Social Protection Reform: The NSITF Chairman’s Two-Year Scorecard

April 3, 2026

Cover Stories Economy Welfare

by EKOCITYMAGAZINE_A1

Driving Social Protection Reform: The NSITF Chairman’s Two-Year ScorecardTwo years into his tenure as Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), the current leadership has begun to redefine the agency’s role in advancing social protection and workers’ welfare ...