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Leaders of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos East Senatorial District have unanimously endorsed Senator Tokunbo Abiru for another term in the Senate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Media Aide to the Senator, Enitan Olukotun, said the endorsement, which took place at the residence of Otunba Busura Alebiosu, GAC and apex leader in Lagos East, was a strong resounding vote of confidence in Senator Abiru’s performance and impactful representation since assuming office. The GAC leaders, who serve as the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, commended the Senator’s consistent delivery of…

Sanwo-Olu, Olusi: Deputy Governor Best to Build on State’s Gains. The Governance Advisory Council, GAC, the apex decision-making body of the Lagos All Progressives Congress has adopted Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its consensus governorship aspirant for the 2027 election. The decision was reached Tuesday at a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, in a move that signals early consolidation of support within the ruling party. GAC’s Chairman, Tajudeen Olusi, said the council was confident in Hamzat’s capacity to lead. “He is well-positioned to build on the achievements of previous administrations and further advance the development of Lagos, Olusi told…

Framework Targets Investor Confidence, Revenue Growth, Reliable Land Data. The Lagos state government says it will continue stakeholders engagement on its newly reviewed fair market value, known as the Blue Book, for an effective, inclusive and practical land administration framework in the state. Permanent Secretary Lands Bureau, Kamar Olowosago, who said this at a stakeholder engagement meeting on the reviewed fair market value (blue book) 2026 held at Adeyemi Bero Hall, Alausa, Ikeja, stated that the expected outcomes include to boost real estate development, build a more accurate land database, Improve Lagos’ Ease of Doing Business ranking and global competitiveness,…

The Lagos State Government has officially announced the commencement of the “Accelerated Digital Literacy Training Certification Program The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishment and Training disclosed this at the opening ceremony which kicked off today at the Public Service Staff Development Centre, PSSDC, with the first batch “This strategic initiative, organized in collaboration with Messrs Potenergy Limited, is designed to empower 1,000 public servants across all cadres and Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) with essential 21st-century digital competencies” Abidakun said Furthermore, Doctor Abidakun emphasized that the workshop is a direct response to the Ministry’s mandate on capacity development. She noted…

In a statement signed by the NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, issued yesterday, the NRC’s Managing Director Doctor Kayode Opeifa, described the importance of this year’s theme, “Good psychosocial working environments: A pathway to thriving workers and strong organizations,” as both timely and deeply relevant to the corporation’s operations. Addressing all workers ranging from train drivers to administrative staff spread across the country, the NRC boss highlighted the demanding nature of working in the railway sector and the shared responsibility of everyone of them in ensuring passenger safety. According to the statement, workers across all the standard gauge…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged more investment in waste management infrastructure to support ongoing reforms and the development of a Waste Management Master Plan for Lagos State. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin made the call on Monday at the Authority’s headquarters in Ijora Olopa while receiving a delegation from the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS. He clarified that while Lagos State had yet to have a Waste Management Master Plan, the Authority was actively advocating its development as a strategic framework to guide long-term planning, investment, and sustainable waste management practices. Doctor…

Ministry Warns Against Sharing Fake Traffic Information. The Lagos State Government has dismissed as false reports circulating online about traffic changes and restrictions on Sheraton Link Bridge inward Opebi Road. “Traffic rules in that area and its environs remain the same for now until advised otherwise by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation,” Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi said in a statement on Monday. Osiyemi also refuted claims that task force officials were “preying” on motorists in the area. “There is nothing like that happening,” he said. He urged the public to ignore the message and rely only on official…

Lagos State government has forged a sister-state relationship with the California State Assembly, United States through the Assembly Concurrent Resolution 129 (ACR 129) The resolution was sponsored by Assembly member, Matt Haney, and unveiled at the California/Africa Climate and Economic Forum 2026, establishing one of the most significant Africa-California diplomatic ties in recent history. At the gathering were government officials, business leaders, and Nigerian diaspora representatives. Accepting the resolution on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs, ESV Jermaine Sanwo-Olu, Speaking on the resolution, Jermaine said both Lagos State and the…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu , alongside his cabinet members have expressed support for the incumbent Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat to vie for gubernatorial position under the banner of the All Progressives Congress APC,in 2027. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this at Lagos House, Marina, when the Deputy Governor led a delegation of leaders of the Party, including members of the Governance’s Advisory Council, GAC, former Minister, Lawmakers, among others, to officially intimate him of his intention to contest for the number one position of the State. “We just concluded a visit where the Deputy Governor came with a very strong…

Hold Us to Timelines – Bada-Ambrose Tasks Media on Scrutiny, Public Accountability. Lagos State is set to unveil a new Industrial Policy aimed at positioning the state as the industrial hub of Africa within the next decade. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Bada-Ambrose stated this at a news conference held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. She described the 2025 to 2030 Industrial Policy as the most ambitious industrial agenda ever undertaken by the state, designed to accelerate economic growth and boost industrial development.” The policy commits the state, industry partners, and financiers to…