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The seventh edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos 7.0) on Thursday gathered global technology leaders, policymakers, founders, investors, researchers, innovators, and government representatives at the Landmark Event Centre to explore emerging technologies shaping Lagos’ evolution into Africa’s leading tech hub. With the theme “Future Technologies & a Sustainable Lagos,” the conference focused on artificial intelligence, smart infrastructure, digital governance, cl

The Lagos State Government has commenced the second round of polio vaccination across the state as part of its Polio Outbreak Response initiative aimed at strengthening immunity among children. The campaign is being implemented by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, and other development partners. Officials noted that the latest phase follows the statewide r

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the state attracted over $6 billion in tech funding between 2019 and 2024, solidifying its position as the hub of Nigeria’s digital innovation ecosystem. The governor made the announcement at the Art of Technology (AOT) Lagos 7.0 conference in Victoria Island, where he noted that Lagos now accounts for 80 per cent of Nigeria’s 2,000 active startups, reflecting the city’s rising global prominence. Represented by his d

Lagos State has restated its determination to strengthen Nigeria’s long-standing relationship with Russia, with the government signaling readiness to explore new areas of cooperation across energy, technology, and infrastructure. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, made the commitment during a courtesy visit by Russia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev, at the Deputy Governor’s residence in Ikoyi. Sanwo-Olu noted that

The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation and the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) have completed their final round of consultations with informal bus operators ahead of the rollout of a regulated bus service on the Lekki–Epe corridor. Officials confirmed that the new phase of operations will begin with the deployment of 229 buses , marking a major step in the state’s efforts to reorganise transportation on the rapidly developing stretch. LAMATA stated th

The Lagos State Government has formally begun its annual festive lighting campaign with the unveiling of the 2025 “Light Up Lagos” illumination project . The ceremony, led by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka , marks the start of this year’s efforts to brighten major locations across the state for the holiday season. Speaking at the launch, the commissioner said the initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance the city’s ambience dur

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Monday urged increased support for survivors of gender-based violence as she unveiled a remodelled Police Gender-Based Violence and Family Support Unit in Ikeja, Lagos. The upgraded facility, located at the Lagos State Police Gender Unit on Harold Shodipo Crescent, was presented as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s response to domestic and gender-based violence. Addressing the gathering, Mrs. Sanwo-Olu sa

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has announced that the late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, mother of President Bola Tinubu, will be honoured at the historic Eyo Festival scheduled to hold on December 27, 2025, in Lagos. The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has announced that the late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, mother of President Bola Tinubu, will be honoured at the historic Eyo Festival scheduled to hold on December 27, 2025, in Lagos. The announcement was made on Monday during a p

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a fortified rice initiative aimed at enhancing nutrition and strengthening food security across the state. The move positions Lagos to tap into the rapidly expanding global fortified rice market, which analysts project will grow from $20.8 billion in 2023 to $36.6 billion by 2033. Officials say the global push for large-scale rice fortification is driven by increased concerns over malnutrition and the need for affordable nutritional int