The Lagos State Government has restated its dedication to tackling climate change, waste management, and environmental degradation during the 2025 Environmental Bees Club (EBC) Members and Handlers’ Sensitisation Programme held in Alausa over the weekend. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Tajudeen Gaji represented by the Director of the Environmental Education Unit, Mrs. Monsurat Banire said the programme was designed

Lagos State has reinforced its commitment to agricultural innovation and youth empowerment by awarding a total of N150 million to 33 outstanding agripreneurs. The beneficiaries were selected through the Lagos Agrithon initiative, a competitive programme aimed at identifying, mentoring, and supporting young innovators transforming the state’s agricultural landscape. The grant presentation took place during the Lagos Agrinnovation Summit 2.0, which gathered policymakers, indust

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and the welfare of residents affected by the demolition of environmentally unsafe buildings across the state. The call followed a study by DGI Consult, supported by Gatefield, which revealed that inflation and low incomes have made managing diabetes extremely expensive. Experts described the situation as a national crisis requiring urgent government action. Animas

The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) says it has achieved major operational growth over the last two years, driven by strengthened regulation, increased public awareness, improved staff welfare, and a renewed commitment to modernising outdoor advertising across the state. LASAA Managing Director, Prince Fatiu Akiolu , disclosed this while addressing senior media executives in Lagos, noting that the agency has witnessed steady transformation despite prevail

The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to align state, federal, and international climate policies with investor priorities to accelerate green financing for coastal resilience, renewable energy, and ocean innovation projects. The announcement followed resolutions reached at the 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit in Lagos. According to the summit communiqué, Lagos will prioritise the development of bankable projects across renewable energy, aquaculture, and

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to transparent, efficient, and accountable procurement practices as it begins aligning its systems with the provisions of the newly enacted Nigeria Tax Act 2025. The government said the reform marks a new phase in fiscal governance and public accountability within the state. Speaking at the 2025 Lagos State Public Procurement Summit  held on Wednesday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, the Commissioner for F

The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of an eight-month rehabilitation project on the Lekki–Ajah corridor, scheduled to run from Saturday, November 15, 2025, to Wednesday, July 15, 2026. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the project will be executed in two major phases and has already begun with preliminary works. He assured residents that the government will implement traffic management measures to minimiz

The Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive Rural Health Scheme aimed at delivering free healthcare access to underserved communities, starting with Agboyi Ori-Omi in Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The initiative, spearheaded by the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) under the Eko Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA), follows an Executive Order by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to extend the state’s health insurance coverage to rural and riv

The Lagos fashion scene came alive as the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, attended Banke Kuku’s “ SAVANNAH ”  Spring/Summer 2026 Collection Showcase on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 30 Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi. The exclusive event was a visual celebration of African elegance, where Banke Kuku unveiled a collection that vividly reflected the continent’s energy, diversity, and beauty. Through rich textures, striking patterns, and dyna

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a major drug interception at the Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) in Lagos, uncovering a massive consignment of cocaine valued at ₦29.4 billion. The illicit cargo, weighing one metric tonne, was discovered hidden inside an ostensibly empty 20-foot container traced to Sierra Leone. According to the PTML Area Controller, Comptroller Joe Anani, the discovery was made after terminal operators flagged unusual packages d

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies, noting that they have significantly improved the financial standing of state and local governments across the country. Speaking at a public lecture held at the Arewa House in Kaduna to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Sanwo-Olu said subnational governments now receive more funds from federal allocations, enabling them to undertake more developmental projects.

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has met with facility managers of the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History to review the centre’s operational state and strengthen its preparedness for the upcoming festive season. The strategic meeting, held at the centre in Onikan, brought together top officials from the ministry and management partners responsible for the facility’s upkeep. It aimed to ensure the Centre mainta

Lagos long-distance runner Aminat Adenike Alabi has emerged winner of the Open Category of the 10th edition of the 2025 Lagos Women Run (LWR), crossing the finish line in 39 minutes, 25.80 seconds to become the first woman from Lagos to clinch the top title in the history of the race. The 10-kilometre race, which kicked off from Tafawa Balewa Square and ended at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan, showcased hundreds of women runners from across the country. Alabi’s win

The Lagos State Government is intensifying efforts to deepen strategic cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the areas of housing, infrastructure, and real estate investment ahead of the 6th Lagos Real Estate MarketPlace Conference and Exhibitions scheduled for December 16–17, 2025. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing, Barrister Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, disclosed the development after meeting with the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed M

The Lagos State Government has activated a full-scale, round-the-clock traffic management and enforcement operation across the city, as part of a major pre-festive season intervention to curb congestion, restore order, and remove unlawful structures obstructing key transport routes. Branded “Operation Ember Months Stability,” the initiative is being led by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which has now stationed officers at strategic intersections, expre

American singer and Grammy award-winning performer Ciara Princess Wilson joined Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Friday to officially open Lagos Fashion Week 2025, ringing the ceremonial closing gong to mark the start of the four-day event. Ciara, who arrived in Lagos a day earlier, said the city’s pace, culture, and fashion scene continue to inspire her. She pledged to use her global audience to spotlight Lagos’ style culture, calling

The 25th National Women’s Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) ended on a high note on Thursday night at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, with several participants smiling home with star prizes including a brand-new GAC pickup truck, a new house, international flight tickets, and a ₦20 million cash reward. The grand finale, which doubled as a Gala Night, was marked by glamour, celebration, and reflection on COWLSO’s 25 years

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has empowered 1,000 Lagos residents with ₦460 million under the Eko Cares  Financial Assistance Programme aimed at alleviating economic hardship and promoting self-reliance. The cheques, ranging from ₦300,000 to ₦1.5 million, were presented on Wednesday at an event held in Agidingbi, Lagos, organised by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement. Beneficiaries included small business owners, students, persons with disabilities, and i

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