Lagos State has intensified its tuberculosis (TB) response by appointing female lawmakers, newly elected female council chairmen, and spouses of political office holders as community TB Champions and Ambassadors, strengthening grassroots mobilisation in the race to eliminate the disease by 2030. Led by the First Lady and State TB Champion, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the investiture at the First Lady’s Banquet Hall in Alausa marked a strategic shift toward community-focu

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended Guinness Nigeria for its 75-year contribution to industrial growth, community development, and social investment in the state and across the country. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, ’Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, at the company’s 75th anniversary dinner in Lagos, the Governor described Guinness Nigeria as a long-standing partner whose journey mirrors Nigeria’s economic evolution. He noted that the company

The Lagos State Government is set to begin regulated bus operations along the Lekki–Epe corridor on December 8, marking the first phase of the Lekki–Epe Bus Reform Scheme designed to improve mobility and safety in the fast-growing corridor. LAMATA said the rollout will start with 229 high- and medium-capacity buses operating on predictable routes, fixed fares, and modern payment systems. The buses will also run under a strictly regulated framework aimed at improving travel ex

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on local and international investors to seize the opportunities emerging from Lagos’ rapidly improving business environment. He made the call on Monday while commissioning the new TY Logistics Park, a modern trade and warehousing complex located in Alaro City. Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed Lagos’ position as Nigeria’s leading investment destination, referencing the latest Subnational Ease of Doing Business report, where the state scor

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

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerians to remain committed to preserving and strengthening the nation’s democratic institutions. He said this commitment is vital to ensuring continued stability and progress across all sectors. The governor made the appeal on Friday through the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Strategy, Lanre Bajulaye, at an event where he was honoured as the Nigerian NewsDirect 2025 Man of the Year. Sanwo-Olu n

The Lagos State Government has unveiled its three-year Strategic Plan and Communication Strategy (2025–2027) aimed at deepening Lagosians’ participation in governance. The documents, launched by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement (OPL&CE) in Lagos, are designed to strengthen public trust and improve communication between government and residents, ensuring citizens take an active role in shaping policies that affect their lives. Special Adviser to the Go

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has dismissed as false the reports claiming that 30 Boko Haram suspects were arrested in Lagos, urging residents to disregard the rumour in its entirety. Jimoh, who spoke in a telephone interview, clarified that no terrorist was sighted or apprehended anywhere in the state, stressing that such unverified claims only serve to create unnecessary panic among Lagosians. The Commissioner explained that the confusion may hav

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed that Lagos will remain peaceful throughout the Yuletide season and beyond, following fresh assurances from heads of security agencies operating across the state. The governor gave the reassurance on Wednesday after presiding over the routine Security Council meeting at the State House, Marina, where he received operational briefings and updates on surveillance activities. Sanwo-Olu said he was satisfied with the reports presented by

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu met with top security chiefs on Wednesday during an emergency session aimed at assessing recent developments affecting public safety in the state. The closed-door meeting, held at the Lagos House in Marina, brought together heads of the police, the military, intelligence agencies, and other key security operatives. According to officials familiar with the discussion, the governor requested updated briefings on ongoing security operation

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has insisted that the proposed ₦4.237 trillion 2026 budget must align with the priorities of Lagos residents and address their most pressing social and economic needs. Obasa made the remark on Tuesday during Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s formal presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill at the Lagos Assembly complex, where the governor unveiled the “Budget of Shared Prosperity.” The speaker said the budget should

Lagos is set to host the National Sales & Growth Conference 2025, one of Nigeria’s flagship business gatherings, scheduled to hold from Wednesday, 3 December, to Thursday, 4 December, at NECA House, Alausa, Ikeja. According to the organisers, the conference will bring together over 500 CEOs, sales leaders, marketing professionals, HR experts, SME founders, and customer relationship managers from across Nigeria and beyond for two days of strategy sessions and high-level networ