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A Professor of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Kafeelah Yusuf, has called for evidence-based policy, technological innovation, and institutional commitment, to secure a resilient and sustainable water future for Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The Professor of Chemistry who delivered the 123rd Inaugural Lecture of the Lagos State University, themed: “Preserving Blue to Stay Green: Probing the Mysteries of Water Chemistry for Sustainability”, urged academia, government, and communities to treat water protection as a developmental imperative, not just a scientific obligation. Presenting recommendations, Yusuf called for “Regulatory upgrade, Shift to continuous, AI-powered water quality monitoring and early-warning…

The Deputy governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir has attended funeral prayers for the three soldiers killed recently during a security operation in Isa Local Government Area of the state. The funeral prayer was held at the Giginya Barracks, Sokoto The Deputy Governor who was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Sifawa, condoled with the Nigerian Army and the families of the deceased soldiers over the loss. He described the deceased as patriots who lost their lives while protecting the lives and property of members of the community from the threat of bandits.…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reassured residents of the State that comprehensive measures are being implemented to improve waste evacuation across Lagos, as government intensifies efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, expand waste management infrastructure, and enhance environmental sanitation. Speaking on ongoing interventions by the Authority, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin acknowledged the operational challenges affecting waste evacuation in some parts of the State and assured residents that the government was actively implementing immediate, medium-term, and long-term solutions to improve service delivery. According to him, recent operational pressures were partly linked to challenges associated…

The Lagos State Government has restated the importance of resident participation in sustaining safe, secure and well-managed public housing estates, as part of ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life of residents across Government-owned housing schemes. The commitment was reaffirmed by the Commissioner for housing in Lagos State, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, during a stakeholder engagement and public enlightenment programme organised for residents of Lagos State Housing Estates within Badagry Division held at the LagosHOMS Housing Estate, Amuwo Odofin. The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Engineer Abdulhafis Toriola, stated that while the State…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on cement manufacturers across the country to immediately reduce the price of cement, insisting that the current cost of the product is placing pressure on ongoing infrastructure projects and increasing demands for contract variations. Umahi made the call while delivering the keynote address at the official unveiling of the new corporate identity of Lafarge, now rebranded as HBM, a member of the HUAXIN Group, held at Victoria Island. Speaking before industry leaders, investors, and stakeholders, the Minister emphasized that the Federal Government would engage cement manufacturers from July 1 to address the…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Group, formally marking Lagos State’s entry into the Under2 Coalition, the world’s largest network of states and regions committed to achieving net-zero emissions and building climate-resilient economies. The signing took place on Monday in London as part of the London Climate Action Week 2026, underscoring Lagos State’s growing role in global climate leadership and reinforced its commitment to advancing innovative solutions that drive sustainable development, economic growth and climate resilience. Convened by Climate Group, the Under2 Coalition brings together more than 180 states and regions representing over half…

The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to working with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu to improve the security architecture and template to further make Lagos safe and livable for residents. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also expressed the willingness of his administration to deepen collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and partner with the state government and sustaining efforts to address security challenges. The Governor represented by his Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, said this during a courtesy visit by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the…

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, MSSN Lagos, has inaugurated a new administration and reaffirmed its commitment to educational advancement, student welfare, and moral development for Muslim youths in Lagos State.‎‎ Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos the newly inaugurated Amir (President) of MSSN Lagos, Doctor Ajibola Salami, said the organisation was taking over leadership at a critical period marked by economic hardship, insecurity, rising educational costs, unemployment and increasing social challenges confronting young Nigerians.‎‎ Doctor Salami said the new leadership would focus on educational advancement, youth empowerment, moral development, leadership training, mentorship and the…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has played the active salesman saying the state is ready for investments. He described the state as a sub-national economy that carries the weight of a nation and the salt and light of Nigeria’s economy. He spoke at the maiden edition of the Geo-Economic Optimization Summit Lagos 2026 hosted by Pastor Tunde Bakare’s Citadel School of Government, Oregun, Ikeja, with the theme “From South-West Nigeria to the Globe: Lagos State as a Geo economic Hub.” The idea is that the development that is expected from the Southwest to the world should be led by Lagos.…

The Lagos State Government has declared zero tolerance for waste dumping on all roads across the State and is set to establish a Waste Police to support environmental sanitation efforts. The decision followed the directive of the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for the emergency evacuation of waste on Lagos roads. Consequently, the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in collaboration with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), have resolved to ensure that roads, motor parks and garages remain clean at all…