Economy
Lagos Attracts $8.3bn Investments, to Unveil Investment Deal Book
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Investments worth $8.3 billion were attracted by the Lagos State Government in the last two years, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, Mrs Solape Hammond, has revealed.
The aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu explained that these investments were made possible through the economic policy of the state government designed to improve the business climate of Lagos and promote socio-economic prosperity.
Addressing journalists at the Y2021 ministerial press briefing, she disclosed that the administration of Mr Sanwo-Olu will continue to bring in, retain and leverage inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Mrs Hammond informed newsmen that while the government is currently engaging several local and international organisations for various investment possibilities in the state, efforts have been made to support more than 12 private sector investors interested in Lagos.
According to her, the state government, through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, has in the last two years participated in several global campaigns to attract investments and partnerships for the execution of the SDGs-related projects.
Accordingly, the office has established a good relationship with embassies, high commissions and development agencies of several nations including the UK, Netherlands, France, China, Canada and Japan.
She disclosed that plans are underway to launch an investment deal book that details investment prospects across major sectors in the state.
“Other strategies and efforts undertaken to promote sustainable investment in Lagos include the strategic partnerships with development agencies comprising the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Africa Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank and the French Development Agency (AFD),” the Special Adviser said.
Speaking on the engagement model designed to amplify the delivery of sustainable development goals, Mrs Hammond said the office launched the maiden SDGs Week, in conjunction with some organised private sector players, where free food items were distributed to vulnerable citizens, instructional materials to primary school pupils and medical equipment to nursing mothers across the state.
On the effort to establish and strengthen resilience, livelihood opportunities and short term employment for Lagos residents, she revealed that the Conditional Cash Transfer Project in vulnerable communities was implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
According to her, over 2,103 MSME owners received unconditional cash transfer while 951 beneficiaries of Cash for Work were paid to carry out environmental sanitation and hygiene for three months.
“The office coordinated the launch of the Lagos Care Initiative, a socio-economic intervention programme for vulnerable residents designed to impact about 20,000 people, 69 markets and 2,512 MSMEs.
“Also, at the inauguration of the Lagos State Human Capital Development (HCD) Core Working Group, the office was made the secretariat of the group, which aims to develop a strategy and action plan to increase state-wide HCD investment,” Mrs Hammond declared.
Also, the Special Adviser noted that the birth of the Lagos State Volunteer Corps (LSVC) is significant in encouraging citizen participation and inclusion in governance as individuals, corporations, civil society, the diaspora and international partners have been actively involved in carrying out both government and private initiatives.
With above 9,000 Lagosians signing up for the scheme, the Special Adviser stated that over 50,000 man-hours have been volunteered to execute several projects across the 57 LGs and LCDAs of the State, including the distribution of palliatives to Lagos residents during the lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the distribution of the Mother, Infant and Child Health (MICH) Food Pack.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The pre-registration training and examination for capital market operators (CMOs) for the second quarter of 2026 has been postponed.
Business Post gathered that the new date for the exercise is now Monday, June 15, 2026.
This information was disclosed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through a circular on Monday, June 8, 2026.
The Nigerian capital market regulator stated that this postponement has also resulted in the extension of the deadline for registration to Friday, June 12, 2026.
In the notice today, the SEC expressed its regret for the inconvenience this action may cause operators, who had prepared for the initial date of the training and examination.
“Further to the recent circular on Q2 2026 Pre-registration Training and Examination, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hereby informs all eligible applicants for the Q2 2026 Pre-registration Training and Examination that the commencement date has been postponed to Monday, June 15, 2026.
“Registration on the designated portal has also been extended to Friday, June 12, 2026. All other conditions contained in the circular remain unchanged.
“The commission regrets any inconvenience this postponement may cause and appreciates the understanding of all applicants,” the disclosure noted.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
One of the leading healthcare firms in Nigeria, Fidson Healthcare Plc, has listed additional shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited.
The new stocks absorbed into the stock market were 600 million units, raising the total issued and fully paid-up shares of Fidson to 3,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each from 2,400,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each.
The fresh equities came from the company’s rights issue of 600,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at N35.00 per share.
They were issued to existing investors on the basis of one new ordinary share for every existing four ordinary shares held as of the close of business on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Confirming the development, the regulator in a notice said, “Trading licence holders are hereby notified that an additional 600,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each of Fidson Healthcare Plc were on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, listed on the daily official list of Nigerian Exchange Limited.
“The additional shares arose from the company’s rights issue of 600,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each at N35.00 per share on the basis of one new ordinary share for every existing four ordinary shares held as at the close of business on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
“With the listing of the additional 600,000,000 ordinary shares, the total issued and fully paid-up shares of Fidson Healthcare Plc have now increased from 2,400,000,000 to 3,000,000,000 ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each.”
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
This news will surely excite local contractors with verified claims of N100 million or less, as the federal government has approved their payments.
This approval for the disbursement was given by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele.
This followed a verification and reconciliation exercise designed to ensure only validated claims qualify for payment.
The beneficiaries cover contractors across multiple ministries, departments and agencies. The release of the funds is expected to enable contractors to return to project sites, pay workers, settle suppliers and meet outstanding financial commitments.
In an announcement on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Finance also said this latest batch of payments would ease liquidity pressure on small businesses and accelerate economic activity nationwide.
It was noted that the payments for verified claims of N100 million below were strategically done to spread economic impact broadly rather than concentrate disbursements among a handful of large firms.
The payments form part of a broader push to clear inherited contractor obligations, with over N700 billion verified in recent months.
“For many beneficiaries, the release of funds represents more than a financial transaction. It provides the certainty needed to sustain operations, preserve jobs, complete ongoing projects, and contribute to economic recovery and growth,” the ministry said in a statement.
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