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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…

As part of the Road to 10th AFRIMA activations, the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the Africa Union Commission (AUC) will embark on Strategic Casablanca City Visit from June 21 to June 26, 2026, to engage key government officials, corporate leaders, media stakeholders, and members of the creative industry in the economic capital of Kingdom of Morocco. This is as preparations intensify towards hosting the landmark 10th edition of Africa’s biggest music awards platform. The six-day strategic visit is being undertaken in partnership with Big Time Morocco with support from the AFRIMA Ambassador for Morocco, Ahmed Soultan, and other…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the European Investment Bank’s support for the Omi Eko Project as a game-changer for Lagos, saying the intervention would transform urban transport, unlock economic growth, and deliver a better quality of life for residents. He said the Omi Eko Project aligns with his administration’s THEMES+ development agenda, particularly the Transportation and Traffic Management pillar. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke while receiving a delegation from the EIB, led by its Vice President, Ambroise Fayolle, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. He highlighted Lagos’ position as Nigeria’s commercial and economic hub, noting that the…

Merck Foundation, with its Chairman Professor Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp and Chief Executive Officer, Doctor Rasha Kelej, has inaugurated the 13th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary alongside First Ladies from twelve African and Asian countries. The two-day virtual conference ran 18th to 19th June and focused on building healthcare capacity and breaking stigma around critical social and health issues. The inaugural session held via video conference in Dubai, UAE, featured First Ladies of Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Gabon, The Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Maldives, Mozambique, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe as Guests of Honour and keynote speakers.…

Chairman of the Southern Senators Forum and Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Adetokunbo Abiru, has commissioned 4.6-kilometre Takatuku-Dandamu Road in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, commending Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto for his impressive performance in office and praising President Bola Tinubu for strengthening the financial capacity of states to undertake impactful projects. The road commissioning formed part of activities marking the third anniversary of Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s administration. Speaking at the event where he served as Chairman of the occasion, Senator Abiru described the project as a symbol of purposeful leadership and people-centred governance, noting that development…

The Lagos State Government has sensitized Stakeholders at a one-day interactive session on the introduction of the Electronic Physical Planning Permit Processing System, E-PPPS, its usage and benefits. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development Doctor Oluyinka Olumide, at the event organised in conjunction with agencies under the Ministry at Adeyemi Bero Hall, Alausa Secretariat, said Lagos had always taken the lead and charted the course for states across Nigeria stating that the system is a one stop shop to obtain documentation and information on the Electronic Physical Planning Permit Processing System. “The introduction of the innovative system was in…

The road to the 26th MILO Basketball Championship National Finals continued with the successful conclusion of the Atlantic Conference, the third regional conference of the championship, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State, where St. Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa State, and King Amakree Academy, Rivers State, emerged champions in the girls’ and boys’ categories respectively. For 26 years, MILO has remained committed to youth development through school sports, using basketball as a platform to inspire discipline, teamwork, resilience and confidence among young people. This year, over 13,000 schools applied to participate in the MILO Basketball Championship…