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Lagos State Executive Council members are set to render accounts of stewardship of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat administration in the last one year. In a statement, the Commissioner Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, says the state government is organising a month-long Ministerial Press Briefing commencing on Monday, 11th of May, 2026. He says the annual event provides an important platform for Ministries, Departments and Agencies to present to the good people of Lagos State in Facts and Figures the achievements of the present administration across various developmental pillars of the THEMES+ Agenda. According to the Commissioner, “It…

About 343 Lagos State intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj exercise have landed safely at the King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The inaugural flight of the state had 169 males and 174 females on board Flynas Airline airbus XY8504. The flight which took off from the Pilgrims and Cargo Terminal, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 6:26pm on Friday, May 8, 2026, marks another significant milestone in the State’s commitment to ensuring a smooth and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage experience for her pilgrims. Commissioner for Home Affairs and Amir-ul- Hajj, Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode…

Lawma advocates Updated Waste Management Master Plan for Lagos The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has harped on the need to update Lagos State’s Waste Management Master Plan to align with emerging realities and the growing demands of a rapidly expanding megacity. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin stated that the State had operated a rolling waste management framework since the Babatunde Fashola administration, which had guided reforms and improvements in the sector over the years. He said evolving urban challenges, population growth, and changing waste patterns now required a more updated and comprehensive approach to…

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Doctor Obafemi Hamzat, has submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 Governorship Election, at the All Progressive Congress (APC) Party Secretariat, Abuja. Speaking after the submission, Dr. Hamzat reaffirmed his commitment to service, responsible leadership, and the continued progress of the State, adding that his decision to step forward is driven by a deep sense of duty to the people of Lagos and a resolve to build on the developmental strides already achieved across the State. According to him, “We are in the political cycle, and we are in a progressive party…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology and education sectors have stressed the importance of digital skills for the country’s future growth and economic development. They noted that as the world becomes more technology-driven, Nigerian youths must embrace innovation and digital learning to remain relevant in the global economy. According to experts, technology is rapidly transforming industries across the world, creating opportunities in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, digital marketing, data analysis, and artificial intelligence. A tech analyst, Tunde Adeola, said Nigerian youths possess the creativity and resilience needed to succeed in the digital space if given the right support and training.…

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…