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The Lagos State Government has released five billion naira to support small businesses under its flagship Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs financing programme, LASMECO, as part of efforts to expand access to funding for entrepreneurs and cooperative-based enterprises across the state. Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Bada-Ambrose stated this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. According to the commissioner, the Lagos State Government launched the LASG-BOI Access to Finance for MSMEs through the Cooperatives programme, popularly known as LASMECO, in May 2025 as a strategic intervention aimed…

The Lagos State Government says it is committed to deepening investment in tourism, arts and culture through major festivals, creative industry support, heritage preservation and international collaborations aimed at positioning the state as Africa’s leading cultural and entertainment hub. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, stated this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Benson-Awoyinka said the ministry recorded significant milestones in the last one year under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda, particularly in the areas of cultural tourism, hospitality, entertainment and creative economy development. One of the major highlights,…

The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and operational efficiency across its parastatals and government-owned companies as part of measures to improve service delivery and drive sustainable development in the state. Permanent Secretary Parastatals Monitoring Office, Olugbenga Aina at the 2026 Annual Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, also said the Office had continued to ensure that state-owned agencies operate in line with administrative and financial regulations while aligning with the T.H.E.M.E.S+ development agenda of the administration. According to him, Lagos currently has 102 parastatals, agencies and government-owned companies operating…

The Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has reaffirmed its commitment to governance that is guided by evidence, coordination, and measurable impact. At the heart of this approach is a simple goal using reliable data to ensure that development efforts truly improve the lives of residents across the State. Speaking at the Annual Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, the Special Adviser to the Governor on SDGs, Doctor Oreoluwa Finnih, emphasized that Lagos is strengthening how it tracks progress and delivers results by integrating data across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. She also…

The Lagos State Government has advised residents and consumers across the State to report cases of unfair treatment, exploitation, and unethical business practices to the appropriate consumer protection and regulatory agencies for investigation, mediation, and redress, rather than resorting to the Police in the first instance. The General Manager of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo Esq., during a mediation session at the Ikeja office today, stated that consumer protection agencies are established to safeguard the rights and interests of consumers and to promote fair and ethical business practices within the marketplace. According to him, issues that should be reported to consumer protection…

Teeming members of the All Progressives Congress across the Lagos East Senatorial District have unanimously reaffirmed their confidence in the senator representing the district, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, by electing him unopposed as the consensus candidate of the party. The affirmation which took place on Monday, at Ikorodu Town Hall, and across other locations in Somolu, Kosofe, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe local government areas, attracted massive turnout by party faithful and delegates, indicating strong support enjoyed by Senator Abiru within the ruling party in Lagos East. Reacting to the affirmation, Senator Abiru expressed deep appreciation to party leaders, stakeholders, women, youths,…

The Lagos State Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to end persistent blackouts and establish a 24-hour electricity market powered by private investment, independent power generation and smart metering systems.‎‎ Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa that the reforms are being driven by the implementation of the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024. “The administration’s plan for a farewell to the culture of blackouts rests on strong regulatory institutions, investor-friendly policies, independent power generation and full metering,” Ogunleye said.‎ He said the government aims to achieve between 95 and 100…

As part of sustained efforts toward enhancing personnel welfare, emotional resilience and institutional growth, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in collaboration with African Trauma Care Alliance (ATCA) has organised a two-day intensive workshop for Principal Officers under the auspices of the Community Trauma Awareness Campaign 2026 at the LASTMA Training Institute, Oshodi. The initiative, themed “Restoring Minds and Building Trauma-Informed Communities,” was designed to promote deeper understanding of traumatic stress, emotional intelligence, mental wellness and the necessity of building compassionate and psychologically responsive communities. In his welcome address, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki emphasised the importance…

Lagos State Government says emergency response operations across the state saved properties valued at 118.32 billion naira from fire incidents in 2025, while properties worth 19.72 billion naira were lost to various fire outbreaks. Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Olugbenga Oyerinde, Stated this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, where he presented the performance scorecard of agencies under the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations. The commissioner said the figures reflected the growing capacity of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency response agencies to contain…

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has warned residents against the consumption of spoiled or fungus-infested tomatoes popularly known as “Ata Esha,” citing serious health risks associated with such products. The General Manager of the Agency, Afolabi Solebo, urged consumers to avoid purchasing or consuming tomatoes showing visible white, green, or black fungal growth. According to him, fungi found on spoiled tomatoes may produce harmful toxins, including aflatoxins, which can lead to severe health complications such as liver damage and other related diseases. Speaking on the importance of healthy food consumption, Solebo stated that…