August 3, 2025

Lagos State Government

Economy General

Lagos Hosts Groundbreaking Revenue Recovery Summit to Boost Fiscal Efficiency

Lagos, Nigeria – July 7, 2025 The Lagos State Government, in a bold move to strengthen its fiscal position and enhance accountability, has hosted a Groundbreaking Revenue Recovery Summit, bringing together key stakeholders across public and private sectors to address revenue leakages and improve internal generation. Held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja,

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General Tourism

Lagos Government Reaffirms Commitment to Boosting Tourism Through Agricultural Experiences

July 5, 2025 — Lagos, Nigeria  The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to promoting tourism by harnessing the potential of agricultural experiences across the state. Speaking during a strategic meeting with stakeholders in the tourism and agricultural sectors, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, highlighted that the initiative is

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Education General

Lagos Government Unveils 2025/2026 Harmonized Academic Calendar for Pre-Tertiary Schools

July 5, 2025 – Lagos, Nigeria  The Lagos State Government has officially released the approved harmonized academic calendar for all public and private schools below the tertiary level for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement issued by the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, the newly approved calendar is aimed at fostering uniformity,

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General Housing Reform

Ilubirin Foreshore Housing Project on Track for 2026 Completion — LASG

Lagos, July 2, 2025 — The Lagos State Government has assured residents that the Ilubirin Foreshore Housing Project is progressing steadily and remains on course for completion by 2026. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, who stated that the mixed-use residential development located along the Lagos Lagoon is a flagship

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General

Lagos State Government Begins Immediate Enforcement of Single-Use Plastics Ban

Lagos, July 2, 2025 — The Lagos State Government has commenced immediate enforcement of its ban on specific categories of single-use plastics as part of a broader strategy to combat environmental pollution and promote sustainability across the state. Announcing the enforcement on Tuesday, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab,

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Business General

Lagos Govt, PEBEC Reaffirm Commitment to Business-Friendly Reforms at SABER Session

The Lagos State Government has once again reiterated its commitment to creating a thriving business environment through sustained policy reforms and private sector collaboration. This assurance was given during the Lagos edition of the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Technical Session and Statewide Townhall Meeting held on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Ikeja.

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Business

Lagos Govt, PEBEC Reaffirm Commitment to Business-Friendly Reforms at SABER Session

The Lagos State Government has once again reiterated its commitment to creating a thriving business environment through sustained policy reforms and private sector collaboration. This assurance was given during the Lagos edition of the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Technical Session and Statewide Townhall Meeting held on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Ikeja.

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Health

Lagos Takes Lead in National Campaign Against Drug Abuse

Lagos State – June 2025 — The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating the menace of drug abuse through a multi-stakeholder awareness campaign spearheaded by the Ministry of Health. The campaign, which coincided with the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, saw government officials, health professionals, civil society groups,

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Education

Lagos State Government Inaugurates 17-Member Committee to Develop Policy Framework for Non-State Schools

Lagos, Nigeria – June 2025 — In a move aimed at improving the quality and regulation of education in private and mission-owned schools, the Lagos State Government has inaugurated a 17-member committee tasked with drafting and implementing a comprehensive policy for non-state schools. The committee, which comprises education experts, policy advisors, representatives from private school

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General

Lagos Government Reacts to Peter Obi’s Claims Over Demolition of Brother’s Property

The Lagos State Government has formally responded to comments made by the former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, concerning the recent demolition of a property reportedly belonging to his brother in Lagos. Obi had expressed disapproval over the demolition, describing it as unjust and calling for respect for

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