Community Focus Education Metro Top Story

Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation transforms lives of Mushin primary school pupils through ‘Kit-a-Child Phase 5’

Friday, September 27th, 2024, marked an unforgettable day for 1,040 pupils across selected primary schools in Mushin Local Government Area (LGA), Lagos State, as Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF) brought smiles and essential school supplies to these young learners through its impactful Kit-a-Child Programme Phase 5. This annual initiative, timed to support the 2024/2025 school year, Read More…

Legal Metro Top Story

Governor Sanwo-Olu denies suing EFCC over alleged arrest plans

The Lagos State Government has denied claims that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged plan to arrest, detain, and prosecute him after his tenure ends in 2027. “Our attention has been drawn to the news circulating in a section of the media, titled: ‘Sanwo-Olu Sues EFCC Read More…

Legal Metro Top Story

LASG to translate laws into Yoruba for better public understanding

The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step towards enhancing legal accessibility and public understanding by deciding to translate existing state laws from English into Yoruba. This initiative, spearheaded by the Lagos State Law Reform Commission, aims to bridge the language gap and ensure that more residents can comprehend and comply with the laws Read More…

Food Security Metro Top Story

Lagos takes bold steps towards food sufficiency

In a determined effort to combat food insecurity and ensure sustainable food supply, the Lagos State Government has launched several initiatives aimed at achieving 40% food self-sufficiency by 2025. This ambitious goal is part of the state’s five-year Agricultural and Food Systems Roadmap, introduced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2021. The roadmap outlines multiple projects Read More…

Business Industry Top Story

Sanwo-Olu calls smart packaging a national priority for food security

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized that smart packaging is critical for ensuring food security in Nigeria, boosting non-oil exports, and enhancing foreign exchange earnings. Speaking at the 11th edition of the Propak West Africa 2024 Smart Packaging Conference, held in Victoria Island, Lagos, Sanwo-Olu called it a “national priority” that can redefine the Read More…

Government Metro Top Story

World Bank commends Sanwo-Olu’s transformation of Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received high praise from the World Bank for the significant transformation his administration has achieved in the state over the past five years. The commendation was delivered by the Bank’s Country Director in Nigeria, Mr. Ndiama Diop, during a courtesy visit to the Governor at the State House in Read More…

Metro Top Story Traffic

Lagos State impounds 57 commercial vehicles and tricycles for traffic violations

The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation’s Traffic Monitoring and Investigation Unit (TMI) has impounded 57 commercial vehicles and tricycles for various traffic violations. The crackdown, aimed at improving traffic flow and enforcing regulations, took place around the Iyana Ipaja garage and its surrounding roads. Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the ministry, Read More…

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Business Taxes & Duties Top Story

Lagos unveils plan to streamline revenue system, boost economic growth

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to simplify and harmonize its revenue and tax system, a move designed to stimulate economic development and create a more business-friendly environment. This initiative was revealed by Mr. Abdul-Kabir Ogungbo, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Taxation and Revenue, during a press conference held on Thursday in Read More…

Metro Youth Development

Lagos State invests N10 million in youth entrepreneurship at Amplifier Business Clinic

The Lagos State Government has made a significant investment in youth entrepreneurship by setting aside a grant of 10 Million naira to support young business owners. This initiative was highlighted during the Amplifier Business Clinic, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development to empower young entrepreneurs. The event, held in Alausa Read More…

Environment Metro Sustainability

Lagos State launches annual summit to drive sustainable development and resilience

In a bold step towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Lagos State Government has introduced a new initiative aimed at creating a resilient and sustainable future for the city. The Office of Sustainable Development Goals (OSDG) announced on Thursday the launch of the Lagos Sustainability Summit, an annual multidisciplinary forum designed to Read More…