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Lagos Shopping Festival set to showcase Nigeria’s rich culture

The highly anticipated Lagos Shopping Festival kicks off tomorrow, December 23, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, promising a 72-hour non-stop shopping and entertainment experience. The three-day festival, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture in collaboration with Chain Reaction Ltd, runs from December 23 to 25 and is expected Read More…

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Infrastructure Metro Top Story

Lagos to complete food logistics hub and psychiatric hospital in 2025

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced the anticipated completion of two critical infrastructure projects in Lagos by 2025: the Food Security Systems and Central Logistics Hub and the Psychiatric Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute. These developments, situated in the Ketu-Ejirin axis of Epe, are set to bolster the state’s economy and enhance residents’ quality of Read More…

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Legal Nigeria Top Story

Supreme Court victory: Lagos reclaims control over lotteries and gaming

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has reaffirmed the constitutional authority of state governments to regulate lotteries and gaming activities within their jurisdictions. This decision nullifies the National Lottery Act, marking a significant victory for Lagos State and a step towards true federalism. The case, identified as Suit No. SC/1/2008, was brought before Read More…

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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…