During the ongoing ministerial press briefing to commemorate the first year in office of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, revealed that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Lagos State has experienced significant growth under the current administration.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that the GDP has increased from N27 trillion to N41 trillion within a span of four years.

The development highlights the impressive strides that the state has made in its economic development and positions Lagos as a leading contributor to Nigeria’s overall GDP.

According to George, “Over the last couple of years, Lagos had face numerous challenges particularly when COVID 19 and Endsars struck.

“And so we have had a lot of shocks within our system over the last couple of years and with everything going on around the world.

“We are currently riding the curve and we are coming out on a better side. “You hear sometimes when they say Lagos is one of the largest economies in Africa and truly, it’s not static, we will continue to move based on what’s going on in the world.

“As we speak now, I believe that we are currently ranked 7th in terms of GDP in Africa. “We contributed at least a minimum of over 20 per cent of Nigeria’s GDP and you will find that over a period of review, during the first term of Mr Governor, we are moving in the right direction.

“Our GDP has moved from about N27trn to N41 trillion, everything shows that our indices are climbing in the right direction despite all the shocks and all the problems we have witnessed in the past.”

GDP is the standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country during a certain period.

Otherwise, is the monetary value of all finished goods and services made within a country during a specific period.

Meanwhile, World Economics Research, London, showed the official estimate for Nigeria’s GDP was $1.116 trillion at the end of 2023 in Purchasing Power Parity Terms, PPPT.

World Economics has developed a database presenting GDP in PPPT with added estimates for the size of the informal economy and adjustments for out-of-date GDP base year data.

World Economics estimated Nigeria’s GDP to be $2.113 trillion- 89% larger than official estimate.

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have made a significant breakthrough by apprehending the alleged mastermind behind the violent assault on the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train in March 2022.

The development was disclosed during a press briefing held in Kaduna on Thursday, May 2, 2024, by the Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

Lifestyle Nigeria gathered that In addressing student safety, the National Safe School Response Coordination Centre Commander, Hameed Abodunrin, has highlighted the importance of including off-campus accommodations like student hostels within the Safe School framework.

On February 9, 2024, students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, protested against the incessant robbery attacks that had been ravaging the student community.

To strengthen campus security, Abodunrin, who spoke on Wednesday, emphasised the project’s applicability to all educational settings, particularly tertiary institutions.

He stressed the need for comprehensive protection plans, involving both on-campus and off-campus situations.

He said, “The Safe School project is for every place of learning, tertiary institutions are inclusive.

“Many universities, polytechnics, and Colleges of Education, among others, have their students’ hostels outside the school campuses.

“Whatever happens to them is also seen and considered as part of the Safe School issues. As such, carrying them along is key for comprehensive protection plans,” the commander said.

He noted the unique engagement required for tertiary institutions due to the maturity of students, involving both student union leadership and university management.

Furthermore, security personnel are receiving specialised training to handle challenges in both settings.

“The way tertiary institutions are being engaged is a bit different in that the students are more mature and independent. The leadership of the students’ union as well as the university management is being engaged as well.

“Besides, security operatives in some of the higher institutions are being trained not only to further understand the problems within but outside their campuses,” Abodunrin stated.

Abodunrin also emphasised the necessity of a holistic approach involving governmental and societal efforts to address insecurity, encompassing various strategies from governmental resources to societal contributions like providing information to security agencies and offering psychosocial support to affected individuals within the community.

Ace Nigerian musician Stanley Omah Didia popularly known as Omah Lay has called out his colleagues who have been bickering for the last few days.

The singer took to his Instagram stories to warn that their next songs better be really good following all the noise they had made.

Omah said that everyone going at themselves was funny to him and reiterated the need to bring out good quality music after it all.

This coming following numerous clashes involving Wizkid versus Don Jazzy and Davido which came with trolling and insults. Kizz Daniel and Tekno also had a row on Twitter over music royalties. There have also been other side battles.

Omah Lay wrote:

I’m In the dark cooking up
It’s funny seeing everyone going at everyone
After all this noise I hope vour next shit bangs!
You feel me?

Popular Nigerian music artist, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy has announced that his upcoming concert in Amsterdam has been canceled.

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In an Instagram story, Burna Boy revealed that his highly anticipated show at Johan Cruyff Arena on June 9, 2024, has been canceled due to the failure of the event organizers to fulfill their contractual obligations.

Burna Boy expressed his regrets to fans and assured them that those who purchased tickets would be fully refunded within 30 days.

See the post below;

Netizens wasted no time in reacting to the cancelation. His fans understood his decision and supported him. However, those from rival fanbases said he canceled it due to low ticket sales.

See reactions below;

@ezeoyin: “Ticket no sell osim failure by the event organizers to meet their contracted obligations ????????????????????????”

@eloagi_p: “Lol Abi tickets no sell ????????????”

@ukange_davidx: “ODG no Dey carry person money go”

@_allabout_music: “This is due to failure to sold out the ticket”

@kingdou_05: “Them no sell ticket finish, outsiders turn am to contract terms ???????????????????????????????????????????? but anything to make una sleep well in that una camp ????????????”

@brahdayo1: “Netherlands citizens head strong ooo, to sold out con hard Odogwu.”

@abdulsaheed1: “This is not so cool for the netherland fans of all places to experience this, they are his top listener perhaps he should switch organiser”

@otuibrahim1: “So na organisers get show no be burna boy again ????”

@odesyvictor: “Since October last yr till now Ape no sell out ????????”

@g3garbi: “I’m not happy with at all. The Netherlands love Burna Boy too much for this to have happened.”