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The Lagos State University, LASU , is set to graduate a total of 20,604 students at its 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, states this at a press conference held at the University’s Senate Chamber, Ojo, Lagos. Olatunji-Bello said the combined convocation marks a historic milestone for the institution and would celebrate achievements recorded across two academic sessions. She noted that the ceremony would be her final convocation as Vice Chancellor, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to lead the institution. According to her, 7,621…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled a Mid-Level Agro-Produce Hub at Pen Cinema, Agege, to strengthen food distribution and improve access to affordable food. Sanwo-Olu, who commissioned the facility at the Old Dairy Farm, Pen Cinema, Agege, said the hub was designed to reduce supply-chain inefficiencies, minimise post-harvest losses and make food more accessible and affordable to Lagos residents. The Governor also said the facility was part of the state’s Food Systems Transformation Agenda, noting that over seventy per cent of food consumed in Lagos comes from outside the state. He said the hub would reduce supply-chain challenges, post-harvest…

The Lagos State Government has called for stronger economic and investment ties between Nigeria and Canada, particularly in infrastructure, clean energy, agriculture, healthcare, mining and technology. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the call at Lagos House, Marina, when he received the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, who was accompanied by the Deputy High Commissioner, Carlos Rojas-Arbulu, on a courtesy visit. The Governor said Lagos had maintained a productive relationship with Canadian diplomatic representatives over the past seven years, noting that the partnership had created opportunities for trade missions, investment and people-to-people exchanges. He expressed optimism that the relationship could…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged accountants to take more active roles in policymaking and governance, saying their expertise could help strengthen institutions and improve public accountability. Sanwo-Olu said this at the Lagos House, Marina, when he received the Governing Council and leadership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), led by its 62nd President and Chairman of Council, Queensley Seghosime. The Governor said his administration had consistently engaged professional bodies, particularly ICAN, to strengthen financial management, internal controls, auditing and accountability across the state public service. He noted that Lagos had a large pool of…

The Lagos State Government has declared zero tolerance for undisclosed alterations to consumer products, directing all manufacturers, importers, distributors, and businesses operating within the State to immediately disclose any material changes to product brands, packaging, labelling, formulation, ingredients, weight, size, quality, or other product specifications, or face strict regulatory sanctions. These were parts of the directives issued by the General Manager /CEO, Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Afolabi Solebo, in line with the State Government’s renewed commitment to strengthening consumer protection, promoting transparency in the marketplace, and eliminating deceptive trade practices. The General Manager/Chief Executive Officer said the Agency…

The Lagos State Government has provided medical intervention to thirty three persons with disabilities (PWDs) requiring prolonged medication and various medical procedures. The intervention, coordinated by the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), is aimed at easing the financial burden associated with healthcare needs among persons living with disabilities. Speaking on the initiative, the General Manager of LASODA, Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, said the beneficiaries were carefully selected based on individual requests for assistance submitted directly to the agency. She said unlike previous interventions that often relied on disability clusters, the latest programme deliberately targeted PWDs who are not members of…

The developers of the 16 Alexander Tower in Ikoyi, Lagos, have assured prospective investors and residents of the project’s structural integrity, safety and timely delivery, with completion scheduled for the end of December, next year. The assurance was given during an official facility tour and press briefing organized for members of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria (PEWAN) led by the Chairman, Okey Iroegbu-Chikezie, at the project site. The project’s Marketing and Real Estate Consultant, Doctor Mecson Okoro, said the engagement was aimed at promoting transparency, building public confidence and demonstrating that the high-rise development is being executed…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on political leaders to prioritise good governance over electoral victories, saying the true test of democracy lies in improving the lives of citizens through quality public services. Governor Eno made the call while delivering the Centenary Lecture of the Yoruba Tennis Club in Onikan, Lagos, themed “Democracy and the Imperative of Good Governance: Renewing Hope in Challenging Times.” He said democracy should not be measured solely by the conduct of elections but by its impact on people’s daily lives through access to quality healthcare, education, infrastructure, food security and other essential…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled a new phase of healthcare reforms aimed at achieving universal health coverage through mandatory health insurance, digital healthcare, improved infrastructure and stronger health institutions. Speaking at the opening of the second Eko Health Convention in Lagos, the Governor said his administration has moved beyond delivering healthcare projects to building sustainable institutions that will guarantee quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for future generations. He said the convention’s theme, “Building a Healthier Lagos: Connecting Access with Excellence,” reflects the State’s commitment to ensuring that every resident has access to quality healthcare regardless of income or…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has recorded the evacuation of over 18,660 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste across its disposal facilities within one week, with operations at the Olusosun Disposal Facility increasing by more than 76 per cent following the rehabilitation of its access road and the opening of additional waste disposal platforms. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin disclosed this during an operations review meeting at the Authority’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa on Wednesday. Doctor Gbadegesin said the Authority recorded 1,866 truck trips across its disposal facilities between 28 July and 3 August 2026,…