Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has praised the bravery of Nigeria’s fallen soldiers and active military personnel, calling their hard work the "unseen cost" of the nation’s peace. Speaking during a special Thanksgiving Service on Sunday at the Chapel of Christ the Light in Alausa, the Governor noted that the freedom enjoyed by citizens today was bought through the ultimate sacrifices of men and women in uniform. He described the annual event as a sacred time to pa

The Lagos State Government has introduced a new profit-sharing framework for waterfront developments to maximize the revenue generated from its coastal assets. Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Alebiosu, announced that the state will no longer rely on one-off payments from land developers. The Commissioner explained that the old model of selling reclaimed land for a lump sum was no longer sustainable. In many cases, land sold by the government for a

Lagos State has restated its plan to become the creative capital of Africa. During a music summit held as part of the AFRIMA awards, officials explained that the state is putting a lot of money into music, film, and hospitality. The Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, revealed that the state spent N8.4 billion on the creative sector last year. This money went into hosting concerts and training young people to become stars in the industry. Looking ahead, the g

The Lagos State Ministry of Information has visited the National Population Commission (NPC) to see how they can help them communicate better. They want to make sure the public understands important things like birth registration and census data. ​Dr. Olajide Atansuyi, who led the team, said they want to find out what skills the staff are missing. Once they know what is needed, they will provide modern training in areas like social media and video editing. The NPC Director in

The leadership of the Medical Guild on Wednesday held a courtesy meeting with the Ministry of Establishments and Training as part of ongoing consultations with the State Government on matters affecting medical practitioners. Receiving the delegation, the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, praised doctors in the state for their commitment and significant contributions to healthcare delivery. He described medical professionals as indispensable p

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the entertainment and creative economy, pledging increased investments and targeted interventions to consolidate the State’s position as Africa’s foremost creative hub. The assurance was given on Thursday, January 9, 2026, at the African Music Business Summit held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. The summit formed part of activities marking the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRI

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to Nigerians to show consistent support for widows of military personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, describing such gestures as a vital expression of national gratitude. The governor made the call on Friday during a special Jumu’ah prayer held at the Lagos Secretariat Community Central Mosque, Alausa, to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. He was represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Dr.