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Insists on “Test Before Treatment” Policy Across Public, Private Facilities. Lagos State Government has intensified its campaign towards malaria elimination with a renewed call for residents to embrace accurate testing before treatment, as the State disclosed that malaria prevalence has declined dramatically to below two per cent, placing Lagos firmly on the path to pre-elimination. The renewed commitment formed the focus of discussions at the symposium organised by the State Ministry of Health to commemorate the Year 2026 World Malaria Day held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium with the theme: “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can, Now We Must.”…

The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to expanding access to affordable housing finance, describing housing as a critical economic driver for the state’s growth and stability. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this in a keynote address delivered during the 21st Annual General Meeting, AGM, of the Lagos Building Investment Company, LBIC, held at Ikeja. The Governor who was represented by the Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, lauded the Board, Management, and Shareholders for their stewardship and continued dedication to the Lagos Building Investment Corporation’s founding purpose. He stated that despite a challenging economic climate marked by shifting…

The Afero Commercial Farmers Association from Eluju-Mowo has appealed to the Lagos State Government for urgent intervention over what it describes as a three-year crisis that has left members in severe economic and health distress. Speaking at a Press Conference at LCCI, in the letter signed by the Afero Commercial Farmers Association’s Chairman, Wale Oyekoya, and Secretary, Idowu Dalegan, the group said a dispute that started as a legal and administrative matter in 2023 had since escalated into a humanitarian emergency. “Time is of the essence,” the farmers said, adding that many members are “on the verge of total collapse”…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has graduated no fewer than 86 trainees from the Railway Technical Institute (RTI), Ebute-Metta, Lagos, under its collaborative skills acquisition programme with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). Describing the ceremony as a clear demonstration of the Corporation’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, workforce development, and national growth, the Managing Director of the NRC, Doctor Kayode Opeifa, assured the graduates of employment opportunities, noting that they have been equipped with the requisite hands-on skills to thrive in today’s competitive labour market. Opeifa emphasized that the Railway Technical Institute, established in 1924, occupies a strategic position…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Intending Pilgrims embarking on the 2026 holy pilgrimage exercise to the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to actively participate in the prayer sessions for the prosperity of Lagos State and Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the charge during a one-day seminar held at the Lagos Television De-Blue Roof Ikeja for the 2026 Hajj Intending Pilgrims, organised by the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. The Governor, represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode said that the Hajj exercise revolves around intermittent prayer sessions and the pilgrims should use the opportunity to fervently pray…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on leaders and public office holders to be honest, transparent and accountable to the people and God. He described governance as a sacred stewardship, noting that “It is for this reason that I have, throughout my service to Lagos State, sought to govern with the consciousness that public office is a stewardship that will be examined both in time and in eternity.” Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, spoke at the official opening of the second session of the 36th Synod of the Diocese of Lagos, Church…

Lagos State Government has advanced disability inclusion as it received 88 specialized pediatric wheelchairs and other assistive devices including; 225 crutches, 360 eyeglasses and play materials from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) for children with disabilities and special needs. The official handover ceremony tailored to meet the specific needs of identified children across the state held at the Lagos State Medical Store, Oshodi, had in attendance government officials, development partners and caregivers committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children. The donation is part of ongoing efforts under the Build A World of Play (BAWOP) programme and the state’s Early…

The National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS), Lagos State University, LASU, chapterhas unveiled the fifth edition of the Eko Legislative Conference (ELC 5.0), describing it as a platform to promote leadership, governance, and cultural consciousness among students. Speaker of the 11th NULASS LASU Student Parliamentary Council, Rt. Hon. Mustapha Ishola, made this known during a news conference in Ojo, noting that the initiative is aimed at shaping a new generation of responsible leaders.The conference, themed “Eko as Legacy: Lawmaking, Leadership, and the Preservation of Cultural Heritage,” underscores the importance of identity and cultural awareness in governance. According to Ishola,…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned in strong terms the increasing attacks on its train operations along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor by suspected vandals and criminal elements. The latest incident occurred around Kilometer 177 along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor, where some unknown persons reportedly gathered along the rail track and began pelting stones at a moving train, leading to damage to the windscreen of the leading locomotive. The Corporation noted with deep concern that within the last two weeks, similar attacks have also been witnessed in other locations, including Gidan Busa/Sarki Gora Village, Kakau District, Chikun Local Government Area…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has concluded arrangements to hold the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions scheduled for 11th May, 2026, at the Body of Benchers, Auditorium, located at Plot 688, Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi, Abuja. The 2026 Policy Meeting promises to be exciting as key policy direction will be unveiled by the Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa. The Board’s annual policy meeting on admissions is a crucial annual gathering where stakeholders decide minimum tolerable UTME marks, admission guidelines, and policies for tertiary institutions. Furthermore, the meeting is expected to, in particular, formally sets…