September 21, 2025

Lagos State

General Youths

GIZ‑SKYE and Lagos State Forge Stronger Alliance to Empower Youths Through Vocational Training

In a renewed commitment to youth development, the Lagos State Government and GIZ’s Skills Development for Youth Employment (SKYE) programme have taken a significant step toward enhancing technical and vocational training infrastructure across the state. In a recent high-level meeting held at the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Commissioner Akinyemi Ajigbotafe welcomed GIZ‑SKYE’s delegation,

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General

Lagos Commissioner Inspects Industrial Leather Hub Ahead of Commissioning

The Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, on Monday led a high-level delegation on an inspection visit to the Lagos State Industrial Leather Hub located in Matori, Mushin Local Government Area. The visit, which comes ahead of the hub’s official commissioning by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was aimed at conducting final

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General Health Politics

Lagos State Boosts Public Health System with Intensive Disease Surveillance Training for Health Workers

In a strategic move to strengthen its public health surveillance system, the Lagos State Government has concluded a comprehensive four-day training programme aimed at enhancing the capacity of health workers in disease detection, reporting, and response. The training, which was facilitated by the Lagos State Ministry of Health through the Disease Surveillance and Notification Unit,

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Air Force General

NAF Deepens Personnel Welfare, Commissions 160 Ensuite Flats in Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria – In a renewed effort to enhance the welfare and morale of its personnel, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has rolled out a series of welfare initiatives, culminating in the commissioning of 160 units of ensuite residential flats in Lagos by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar. The

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General

Lagos State Launches Public Service Accelerator Programme to Boost Civil Service Capacity

In a bold step towards enhancing the capacity of its civil service, the Lagos State Government has launched the Public Service Accelerator Programme (PSAP), a flagship initiative aimed at grooming mid-level officers into transformative leaders capable of driving innovation and delivering responsive governance. The programme was officially unveiled at the Public Service Staff Development Centre

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Economy General Tourism

Lagos State Invests Over ₦8.4 Billion to Boost Creative Economy and Tourism in One Year

The Lagos State Government has revealed that it invested more than ₦8.4 billion within the last year to support the growth of the creative economy, tourism, and related sectors across the state. This substantial investment is part of efforts to position Lagos as Africa’s foremost hub for culture, arts, and tourism. Speaking at the 2025

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Hajj and Umrah Religion

Hajj 2025: Lagos Joins NAHCON, Other States to Inspect Pilgrims’ Tents in Muna and Arafah

As preparations intensify for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, officials from the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board have joined a high-level delegation from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and representatives from other state boards to inspect tents and accommodation facilities in Muna and Arafah, two critical locations for the Hajj rites in the

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Entertainment Life Style

Lagos Government Intensifies Inspection of Heritage Sites to Boost Cultural Preservation

The Lagos State Government has stepped up efforts to restore and promote historical monuments across the state, as part of a broader agenda to preserve the cultural identity of Nigeria’s commercial capital and position it as a top heritage tourism destination. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by key members of his cabinet, recently led a series

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General

Lagos Issues Traffic Advisory as President Tinubu Attends High-Level ECOWAS Summit on Victoria Island

The Lagos State Government has released a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the high-profile Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 28, at key locations within Victoria Island. The summit, which is expected to host regional leaders and top dignitaries from across West Africa, will take place at

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General Public Sector

Lagos Energy Ministry Highlights Key Achievements, Charts Future at 2025 Ministerial Briefing

The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, has reiterated its commitment to transforming Lagos into a sustainable energy-driven economy. This was disclosed by the Honourable Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Addressing

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