The Lagos State House of Assembly has moved to improve landlord-tenant relations as the state’s Tenancy Bill passed the second reading stage on Thursday.

During plenary, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa said the bill aimed to redefine the legal framework for tenancy agreements, rights, responsibilities, and eviction processes in Lagos.

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has doubted the possibility of the state-owned Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries functioning again.

Dangote also stated that the refineries, which are under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, had gulped up to $18bn, yet have refused to work.

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the recent decision by the United States to impose tighter visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, describing the move as disproportionate, calling for “reconsideration in the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation.”

This comes just as the United Arab Emirates imposed tougher entry conditions for Nigerian travellers, banning transit visa applications entirely.

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has renewed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the O-Meal School Feeding Programme, which began in 2006. The governor also appealed to stakeholders and development partners for increased support, emphasising the importance of improving the nutritional health status of school pupils across the state.

About one year after the Federal Government promised to subsidise electricity consumed by hospitals and educational institutions in the country, the facilities are still grappling with high electricity debts, The PUNCH reports.

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who made the promise in August 2024, has since remained quiet, with no further action taken on the promise. This came as industry sources knowledgeable about the development stated that the Federal Government may not be considering any form of power subsidy for these institutions at the moment.