Tag: Lagos State government
Lagos generates N1.7 trillion IGR in 2025 – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State generated over N1.7 trillion in internally generated revenue (IGR) in 2025, reinforcing its position as Nigeria’s leading sub-national…
EDITORIAL: Tolu School Project good, but Lagos must do more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu deserves credit for the transformation going on at the Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle. Turning the place…
Lagos reaffirms commitment to Women-led Economic Growth
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its resolve to place women at the forefront of its economic development agenda, positioning…
Lagos bans Manual Building Permits, enforces fully Digital Approval System
The Lagos State Government has scrapped manual processing of building permits, declaring it illegal as it fully transitions to a…
Lagos, World Bank, FCMB drive $500m Programme to boost Education, Healthcare
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen basic education and primary healthcare delivery through a $500 million reform…
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts many roads in Ikeja, Apapa, VI over Tinubu’s visit
The Lagos State Government has announced temporary traffic adjustments across key parts of the city ahead of a series of…
Lagos begins prosecution of 45 tax defaulters over billions owed
The Lagos State Government has commenced prosecution of 45 individuals and corporate entities over alleged tax defaults running into billions…
Tinubu to unveil iconic Ojota–Opebi Link Bridge, other major projects in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has unveiled an extensive lineup of landmark projects ahead of the scheduled visit of President Bola…
Plan your movement: Lagos announces road closures for Fanti Carnival
The ministry listed the affected routes as King George V Road at the junction by Mobil Filling Station, Onikan Roundabout…
Lagos shuts Access Bank over raw sewage discharge scandal
The Lagos State Government has sealed another branch of Access Bank over environmental violations involving the discharge of untreated waste…
High Cost of Housing could hinder inclusivity, economic growth – NESG Boss Warns
The Lagos State government has been urged to weigh in on the current high rise housing cost particularly for low-income…
Lagos trains students on use of 767/112 emergency lines
Sule said the initiative reaffirmed the government commitment to expanding safety education across schools and communities.
Lagos begins grassroots push ahead of World Bank-backed HOPE-GOV rollout
The HOPE-EDU component will focus on foundational learning, targeting improved literacy and numeracy among early-grade pupils. It will drive the…
Lagos Pays N701m Insurance Benefits to Families of 232 Deceased Workers
Addressing the beneficiaries, the Commissioner noted that while financial compensation cannot replace the loss of loved ones, the benefits are…
Lagos issues deadline to shut down all unregistered elevators
Mojola explained that under the safety regulations established by the Commission, all elevators in residential, commercial and public buildings must…
Lagos probes Socialite Elena’s death after alleged BBL Surgery complications
Meanwhile, reports indicate that the deceased, identified as Elena Jessica, had undergone the cosmetic surgery in February and began experiencing…
Plan your movement: LASG shuts part of Lagos-Abeokuta Way for 84 days
According to him, under the first option, motorists will be diverted into the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor at Super…
Massive gridlock imminent as Lagos shuts Ogunnusi Road for reconstruction
Osiyemi said the reconstruction forms part of a broader initiative to upgrade the 9.0-kilometre dual carriage corridor between Ojodu-Berger Bus-Stop…
Lagos allocates ₦4.2bn to rebuild Deputy Governor’s Round House
The reconstruction project will cover structural upgrades, retrofitting works and the installation of alternative energy infrastructure, among other improvements designed…
Plan your movement: Lagos orders total closure on Epe-Bound Lekki Corridor
Osiyemi stated that there will be a total closure of the Epe-bound carriageway from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge,…
Inside what happened to 1,000 Lagos Police Officers
Adekoya explained that the Police Care Initiative builds on the success of the recently launched Drivers’ Care Programme, which began…
‘Judgment against operations of VIOs in Abuja not applicable in Lagos’
Furthermore the state government said unlike the FCT, it has a Statute on VIS in the Lagos State Transport Sector…
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts critical roads for Lagos City Marathon
The Lagos State Government has rolled out an extensive traffic diversion plan ahead of the 2026 edition of the Access…
Why we are subjecting drivers to drug tests, eye screening – LASG
The Lagos State Government has explained that the ongoing drug screening of commercial drivers is a proactive move to curb…
Plan your movement: Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to be shut partially 28 days for repair
Osiyemi added that, similar to Phase One, construction would be executed in halves, allowing traffic to be redirected to completed…
Lagos moves to curb road crashes with free eye, drug tests
He added that the approval of free eye screening and drug tests for 10,000 drivers, alongside free recertification training for…
Makoko Crisis: Lagos announces $2m Redevelopment plan after Demolition backlash
According to him, the $2 million earmarked for Makoko forms part of Lagos State’s commitment to improving living conditions, sanitation,…
Lagos disburses over ₦1bn Pension benefits to 543 retirees
According to Agoro, accrued pension rights amounting to ₦1,014,835,820.8 were credited into the Retirement Savings Accounts of retirees drawn from…
Lagos takes Justice to Streets, warns against traffic, environmental violations
Speaking during the exercise, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, who was represented by the Director, Citizens’ Rights,…
Lagos pushes Procurement Officers to adopt smarter, sustainable spending strategies
Onafowote urged officers to integrate environmental sustainability, waste reduction and long-term system efficiency into procurement planning, while also embracing innovation…