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

The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State Chapter, has pledged to reduce poultry prices following the launch of Phase 2 of the Lagos State Government’s “Ounje Eko” farmers’ subsidy programme. PAN Vice President and Chairman of the Aiyedoto Poultry Farmers Settlement, Mr. Foluso Adams, made the announcement on Monday in Lagos, explaining that the subsidy would lower production costs for local farmers and ultimately reduce prices of poultry products for consumers. T

Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Olumide Oluyinka, will on Wednesday headline the UPDC Annual Real Estate Summit as the special guest of honour. The commissioner is expected to set the tone for discussions on the theme: “New Towns and Their Impact on Economic Development,” as stakeholders gather to examine the future of urban growth in Nigeria. Organised by UPDC Plc, a leading real estate development and investment company, the fourth

The Chief Press Secretary to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, has dismissed a viral online flyer alleging widespread kidnapping incidents along the Gbagada Expressway. The flyer, which circulated across social media platforms, claimed that abductors were targeting commuters through ‘one chance’ operations using commercial buses, a message falsely attributed to the Lagos State Government. Akosile, in a post on his official X account on Friday, urged Lagos residen

The Lagos State Government has issued a strong warning to traders and market operators against unsafe fuel storage and smoking within markets, as part of renewed efforts to curb fire outbreaks across the state. The Lagos State Safety Commission delivered the message on Thursday during a sensitisation campaign at Ayangburen Sabo Market in Ikorodu, led by the Director-General, Mr. Lanre Mojola, who reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to “zero incidents, zero loss, and a

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to expanding safe, accessible, and sustainable sanitation infrastructure across the state, with a focus on ending open defecation. The announcement was made during the 2025 World Toilet Day celebration at Eko FM Multi-Purpose Hall, Ikeja, led by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, represented by Prince Fatiu Akinolu of LASAA. Wahab highlighted the approval for 20 new public toil

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward Anthony Richard Louis, at the Nigerian Excellence Evening and Gold Award Presentation held yesterday, celebrating young Lagosians who completed the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award at Gold level. The Gold Award program is a structured youth development initiative designed to foster resilience, confidence, creativity, and a strong sense of civic responsibility through communi

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Head of Service, on Tuesday held an interactive session with retirees of the state public service at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja. The Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola, who led the discussions and engaged retirees on issues related to post-service welfare and state-driven support initiatives. The session created a platform for r

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is scheduled to commission 233 newly completed housing units at the Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate, Ajah, on Friday, November 21, 2025. The addition is expected to expand housing availability for residents in the high-demand Lekki corridor. The estate, comprising 34 blocks across 3.7 hectares, was developed through a public-private partnership with Urban Shelter Ltd., a private real estate firm. Speaking to journalists, the Commi

The Lagos State House of Assembly has formally received a communication from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu requesting a date to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill, marking the start of preparations for the next fiscal year. The proposed budget carries an estimated total of ₦4.237 trillion, signalling an ambitious spending plan aimed at consolidating Lagos’ position as Nigeria’s commercial capital. The official communication, read on the House floor by Clerk Olalekan Onafeko, i

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emphasised that the foundation for a peaceful, tolerant and cohesive Lagos must be built within the family unit. The governor warned that society cannot expect a harmonious generation if homes fail to instill empathy, respect and shared values in children. Speaking at the 2025 International Day for Tolerance held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, he described Lagos as a state of over 25 million people whose diversity makes tol

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted Egypt’s Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Mohammed Fouad, at Lagos House in Ikeja on November 17, 2025. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation between Lagos and Egypt across infrastructure, transportation, tourism, and creative industries. Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted Lagos’ ongoing investments in transport systems, including rail expansion, water transport, and road development, emphasizing the potential for Egypt’s

The Lagos State Government has achieved a major milestone with the successful conclusion of the bookbuild for its landmark bond issuance, which received overwhelming interest from investors across the capital market. Commissioner for Finance, Yomi Oluyomi, said the state offered a N200bn Conventional Bond and a N14.8bn Green Bond, both of which were significantly oversubscribed, marking a new record in Nigeria’s sub-national debt market. He explained that the Conventional Bon

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation has launched a global youth forum in Lagos, marking a year in which the programme’s social value surpassed £1 billion. Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, arrived in Nigeria from 17–23 November 2025 to expand the Award’s reach worldwide, convening nearly 200 young people from over 50 countries alongside global leaders and youth representatives. The event began with a three-day youth leadership programme, culminating in

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stressed that the state’s accelerated urban transformation is urgent as Nigeria’s population is projected to surpass 300 million by 2050. He said proactive planning is crucial for sustainable development. Speaking at a one-day conference organized by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Nigeria Group, themed “Building for 300 Million: Driving Urban Transformation,” Sanwo-Olu noted that Nigeria’s rapid urbanization req