Sanwo-Olu
Niger donates 100,000 hectares to Lagos for agricultural development
Niger State Governor Umar Bago, in an initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, has announced the donation of 100,000 hectares of farmland to Lagos State to drive large-scale agricultural development. The announcement was made at the FirstBank Nigeria-sponsored Agric & Export Expo 2025, held in Lagos, a gathering designed to catalyse investment, knowledge exchange, […]
Sanwo-Olu Seeks Urgent Action to Tackle Tanker Fire Menace
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged all stakeholders to find immediate and lasting solutions to the persistent menace of tanker fire accidents, describing them as one of the most pressing safety challenges confronting the state. Speaking yesterday at the Lagos State International Fire Safety Conference 2.0, held on Victoria Island with the theme […]
Sanwo-Olu, Fashola Push for Mindset Shift to Drive Growth
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former Minister of Works, Power, and Housing Babatunde Fashola have called for a national “mindset revolution,” stressing that both leadership philosophy and citizens’ attitudes must change if Nigeria is to achieve sustainable growth. The appeal was made during the Lagos edition of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group’s (NESG) National […]
Lagos Enforces Parking, Traffic Approvals for Hospitality Businesses
The Lagos State Government has introduced a new directive requiring all businesses operating within the hospitality sector—including hotels, event centres, lounges, and nightclubs—to secure formal approvals from both the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). This move is part of a broader effort to improve traffic flow and […]
Sanwo-Olu Donates Buses to Boost Lagos Justice System
The Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has donated seven brand-new operational buses to the State Ministry of Justice. The initiative, facilitated through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), underscores the administration’s commitment to building resilient governance structures and improving access to justice. The official handover of the vehicles took […]
Lagos Residents Protest Over Uncompensated Demolition
Landlords and tenants in the Ajiwe community of Ajah, Lagos State, have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to immediately halt the planned demolition of their properties for major infrastructure projects, until adequate compensation is provided. The residents say they are not opposed to development, but insist that justice must be served through proper engagement and […]
Sanwo-Olu Bars LG Chairmen from Key Appointments
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has imposed a temporary restriction on the 57 newly inaugurated Chairmen of Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), prohibiting them from appointing Secretaries to Local Governments and Supervisory Councillors. This decision, which has stirred unease across political circles, was made public immediately after the swearing-in […]
Sanwo-Olu Swears in 57 Council Chairmen, Tasks them on Accountability
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday officially inaugurated the newly elected chairmen and vice-chairmen of the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, and was attended by top government officials, political stakeholders, and […]
Sanwo-Olu, Mbah Hail Super Falcons’ Historic WAFCON 2025 Triumph
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, have extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, following their remarkable victory over Morocco to clinch the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The pulsating final match, held in Rabat on Saturday, saw […]
Lagos Tops Global Ranking as Fastest-Growing Emerging Tech Hub
Lagos State has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing emerging technology ecosystem in 2025, according to a new comprehensive report by Statisense, a renowned artificial intelligence-driven data analytics firm. The report, released on Monday and published on X (formerly Twitter), underscores Lagos’ strategic rise as a global innovation hub and a major player in the digital […]