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
Lagos State has successfully attracted investments exceeding one trillion naira in the past year, according to the state’s Commissioner for Commerce, Industry, and Cooperatives, Mrs. Lola Akande. This landmark achievement highlights the state’s significant role as an economic powerhouse in Nigeria and across West Africa. Mrs. Akande disclosed that the investments span multiple sectors, including
In a move aimed at easing the financial strain faced by tenants across the state, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce monthly and quarterly rent payment systems. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Ikeja to commemorate the second year
In a significant step towards bridging Nigeria’s digital divide, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with global tech giant Cisco, has successfully concluded the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) Bootcamp in Lagos State, aimed at equipping young Nigerians with essential 21st-century digital skills. The intensive training programme, which ran over several days,
