Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State stated, “Implementing the circular economy initiative would create new wealth for the state.” He made this announcement on Wednesday during the Lagos Circular Economy Hotspot 2023 conference, which was organized in collaboration with the Circular Economy Innovation Partnership (CEIP) and the African Circular Economy Network. According to Sanwo-Olu, “The Read More…
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Lagos State Education Ministry Restructured for Enhanced Service Delivery
The Lagos State Government has undergone a restructuring and renaming process for the Ministry of Education and some Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to enhance performance and improve service delivery. This announcement was made by the Head of Service (HOS), Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a circular issued on Thursday in Lagos. The changes involve the Read More…
Lagos CDAC Calls for CDAs’ Synergy for Grassroots Progress
The Lagos State Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) on Tuesday urged all Community Development Associations (CDAs) in the state to collaborate effectively to advance and develop grassroots communities. The call was made during an interactive session organized by the Ikorodu Community Development Committee (CDC) at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat, Lagos. The event, held in Read More…
Lagos Lacks Local Governance: Challenges of a Growing Metropolis
Lagos, once a modest fishing village and pepper farm, has blossomed into a bustling metropolis, becoming Nigeria’s economic powerhouse and a key player in West Africa. With unprecedented growth, it is projected to become Africa’s most populous city within the next 50 years, with a staggering rise in population from 15 million to an estimated Read More…
Lagos State Government Dismisses Allegations of Lekki Tollgate Mass Burial for #EndSARS Victims
“In the strongest terms, we refute these baseless allegations and clarify that there was no mass burial at Lekki Tollgate,” stated Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health in Lagos. He emphasised that the accusations were nothing more than deliberate attempts to misinform the public and tarnish the reputation of the Read More…
Caring Hands Empowerment Foundation Awarded 2022 UN-SDG GOAL 4: Quality Education-Champion of the Year
“Caring Hands Empowerment Foundation is the deserving winner of the 2022 UN-SDG GOAL 4: Quality Education-Champion of the Year Award,” announced Mr. Eche Munonye, the Editor-In-Chief of CSR Reporters Magazine, during the award ceremony on Tuesday, 18th July. He expressed the organization’s commitment to report on NGOs and individuals making a positive impact on society, Read More…
Addressing the Challenge of ‘Area Boys’: Lagos Striving for Safer Streets and a Healthier City
Lagos, the bustling metropolis in Nigeria, is a city grappling with a persistent menace: street urchins, commonly referred to as “Area Boys.” These individuals, often young men, roam the streets, disrupting the lives of residents and wreaking havoc on the city’s socioeconomic fabric. With a staggering population of over 20 million residents, Lagos is bursting Read More…
Massive land reclamation sparks investigation by Lagos House
The Lagos State House of Assembly has taken swift action to address concerns regarding land reclamation activities in Park-View Estate, Ikoyi. In response to the pressing issue, the House inaugurated a nine-man ad-hoc committee to investigate the matter and provide viable solutions. During a plenary session held on Thursday, Mr Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa II) brought Read More…
Permanent Secretaries appointed by Sanwoolu to drive Lagos healthcare reforms
In a significant move towards health sector reform, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has announced the creation of six Health Districts under the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board. Alongside this development, the Governor recently approved the appointment of seven new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service, signalling a commitment Read More…
Lagos prisons reach capacity, chief judge frees 30
In a significant move towards justice reform and decongestion of custodial centres, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, granted amnesty to 30 prisoners on Thursday, ordering their reintegration into society. These individuals were among the 40 inmates slated for pardon by the chief judge, while the remaining 10 faced varied outcomes. During Read More…