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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
At the 8th National Cooperative Summit, Exhibition & Awards, Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, underscored the pivotal role of the cooperative movement in empowering communities and driving inclusive governance. Speaking at the event, which was organised by the Cooperative Federation of Nigeria (CFN) at the LASCOFED Secretariat, Ogba, she Read More…
THE Supreme Court on Thursday, July 11, 2024 made landmark judgements on local government areas, LGAs, in the country. First, it gave the salutary order that they must be run by elected persons. Its second order that LGAs be paid directly by the centre, seeks more or less, to de-link them from the states they are located. In other words, it Read More…
