Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially inaugurated members of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), a historic move aimed at deepening the state’s autonomy in managing its electricity market and improving power supply across the state. The inauguration, which took place at the Lagos House in Ikeja, is a major milestone following
LAGOS — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will arrive in Lagos on Tuesday to lead the Nigerian leg of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 50th anniversary celebration and commission major infrastructure projects, including the much-anticipated Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The golden jubilee of the regional bloc, first flagged off in Accra last month, continues
The Lagos State Government is spearheading a digital revolution aimed at overhauling primary healthcare services across the state, leveraging technology to improve accessibility, efficiency, and quality of care for millions of residents. Through the integration of advanced digital tools and platforms, Lagos is enhancing patient data management, streamlining appointment scheduling, and enabling real-time health monitoring
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed off several residential apartments in Ilasan, Lekki Peninsula II, located within the Eti-Osa Local Government Area, for constituting environmental nuisance due to improper wastewater disposal. The enforcement action, which took place earlier this week, followed a series of complaints from residents and environmental health assessments that
The Lagos State Government has shut down five orphanage homes over the past year following serious allegations of baby trafficking and multiple infractions of the Lagos State Child Rights Law of 2015. This revelation was made by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held on Tuesday
In a move aimed at redefining driver education and improving road safety, the Lagos State Government is considering the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to modernize training programmes at the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI). The initiative, which is being proposed in collaboration with the AI Driving Metaverse Group (AIDMG), holds the promise of
LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has clarified that its recent ban on single-use plastics does not extend to pure water sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, addressing public concerns and misinformation surrounding the directive. The clarification was issued on Monday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during a press
LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, May 19, 2025, officially commissioned two major housing projects in Surulere as part of efforts to reduce the housing deficit and promote urban renewal across the state. The commissioned projects include the Megamound Greater Lagos Apartments located at Obele-Oniwala and the Crown Exquisite Homes at the
The Lagos State Government has officially launched the Supporting Women’s Increased Access to Family Planning through Pharmacies and Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (SWIFT) project, aimed at improving women’s access to reproductive health services and advancing their financial independence. The project, which is being implemented by the Society for Family Health (SFH) with support from
Students from public secondary schools across Lagos State gathered recently to engage in a spirited intellectual contest aimed at combating malaria through education and awareness. The 2025 Inter-School Malaria Quiz Competition, held at the Combo Hall of Lagos Television, was organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health as part of efforts to deepen malaria
