A tragic road accident claimed the life of a motorist and left his wife critically injured on Thursday morning after a truck carrying granite overturned onto their vehicle at Eleko Junction along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway in Lagos. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the crash occurred when the fully loaded articulated truck, travelling from the Epe axis toward Ajah, reportedly suffered brake failure while in motion. The mechanical fault allege

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to replicate the Ikosi-Ketu Biodigester Project across major markets in the state as part of its sustainable waste management strategy. The move aims to reduce landfill dependence and promote the circular economy. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed that Ikosi-Ketu Market generates about 30 tonnes of waste daily, with approximately 90 percent being organic and suitable for biodigestion. He described t

The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has organised a one-day induction and training programme on Pedagogy of Health for 2025 NYSC corps members in the medical field. The initiative aims to align their practice with international best standards. Commissioner Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende highlighted the critical responsibility of medical corps members and stressed the need for adequate preparation to prevent risks to lives. He assured that the Ministry would

The Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) has introduced a comprehensive digital management system and lecture attendance monitoring platform to strengthen academic delivery and accountability. The initiative marks a significant step toward institutional digital transformation. The new system addresses longstanding challenges associated with manual attendance registers, assignment collation, and lecture monitoring. To ensure smooth implementation, the College or

The Lagos State Government, in partnership with C40 Cities, has officially launched and handed over the Ikosi Fruit Market Biodigester Plant, a landmark project aimed at converting organic market waste into clean energy. The facility, unveiled at Ketu Fruit Market, represents a significant step toward sustainable waste management and climate action in the state. Speaking at the ceremony, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, described the pr

The Lagos State Valuation Office (LASVO) has commenced a comprehensive statewide valuation of government-owned infrastructure assets as part of its financial reform initiatives. The exercise marks the eighth phase of the state’s adoption of IPSAS on an accrual basis. Director of LASVO, ESV. Dr. Adekunle Awolaja, said the exercise aims to properly identify, measure, and document public assets in line with international standards. Data generated will be uploaded to a centralise

The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has commenced the 7th Edition of the Ibile Youth Academy, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing future leaders across the state. The programme formally opened at the Faculty of Education III Conference Hall, LASU Ojo Campus. In his keynote address, the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, stressed that investment in young people yields immeasurable long-term benefits. He stat

The Lagos State Government’s Education District I, Agege, has organised a transformative leadership training programme for principals across the district, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening school administration and academic excellence. The capacity-building initiative, held at Girls Senior Secondary School, Iyana-Ipaja, was organised in collaboration with Africa Brands Review and themed “Transformative Principals: Leading 21st Century Schools.” The training brought

The Lagos State Safety Commission has reiterated its openness to strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening safety awareness and compliance across the State. The Director-General of the Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, stated this while receiving a delegation from the Institute of Safety Professionals in Nigeria (ISPON) on a courtesy visit. He noted that collaboration remains critical to advancing safety standards, particularly in areas such as market safety, transportation s

The Lagos State Government has generated over 15,000 jobs through the Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP), an intervention aimed at equipping youths aged 18 to 30 with modern agricultural skills. The achievement was highlighted during the closing ceremony of the 26th cohort of the programme at the Agricultural Training Institute, Araga, Epe. Speaking at the event, the Director of the Institute, Ms. Folake Ogunlana-Lawal, described LAP as a cornerstone of youth empowerment a

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, has paid a courtesy visit to the Founder of Guardians of the Nation International (GOTNI), Dr. Linus Chinedu Okorie, in Victoria Island, Lagos. The meeting focused on youth development, leadership capacity building, and potential collaborations aimed at strengthening Lagos State’s creative and tourism ecosystem. Mr. Aregbe highlighted the importance of empowering young creatives an

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan, has extended its cholera prevention advocacy to Badagry West LCDA. The sensitisation exercise forms part of Project 240236, titled Emergency Capacity Building of Informal Food and Water Vendors and Waste Workers in Flood-Affected Lagos to Combat Cholera Outbreaks. Held at the Customs Quarters, Seme Border,

The Lagos State Government has disbursed financial assistance cheques to an additional 300 beneficiaries under the Eko Cares Financial Assistance Programme, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive governance and social protection. The presentation ceremony was held at the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, where beneficiaries were drawn from various communities across the State. Addressing beneficiaries, the Permanent Secretary of the Office, Engr. Sholabo

The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) has held a strategic review meeting with its registration software partner, Identiko Integrated Solutions, to assess the status of critical components of the State’s residents’ registration infrastructure. The meeting, held on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Ikeja, focused on reviewing system support structures, disaster recovery architecture, and the recent expansion of the database capacity from 10 million to 20 million re

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice on Friday, February 6, 2026, received a high-level delegation from Kano State led by the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Abdulkarim Kabiru-Maude, SAN, on a courtesy and technical visit to its Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja. The visit was aimed at understudying the operational structure, institutional framework, and justice administration processes of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, widely regarded as a

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other state governors at the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference in Abuja, where critical discussions were held on Nigeria’s prevailing economic realities and policy direction. The high-level meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, provided an opportunity for federal and state leaders to review current economic conditions, exchange perspectives