By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to seize opportunities and contribute meaningfully to national development. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the three-week Orientation Course of 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream IIContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has pledged regulatory support for the newly unveiled Lagos State Building Insurance Scheme. The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, made the pledge at the official launch of the scheme in Lagos. Omosehin, who was representedContinue Reading
By Adepote Arowojobe The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to prohibit street begging across the state. Lawmakers said the proposal would strengthen security, improve public order and promote environmental sanitation while addressing the growing challenge of street begging. They described theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Lagos State Government and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have called for stronger collaboration to accelerate Nigeria’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and enhance the country’s navigation of the AI economy. They gave the advice at the 2026 Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)Continue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) recycled 405.17 tonnes of electronic waste in Lagos State in 2025. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. E-waste (electronic waste) refers to any discarded, broken, or obsolete electricalContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Wednesday welcomed 16-year-old autistic cyclist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, on arrival in Lagos during his endurance cycling journey. He arrived from Enugu State accompanied by parents, Kanyeyachukwu Autism Foundation members, cycling officials, and a medical support team. The team was received by Lagos StateContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Lagos State Government plans to expand its revenue base by fully identifying, valuing and monetising public assets to generate N4.44trillion for its 2026 budget. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this on Friday in Ikeja at a stakeholders’ forum organised byContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday, donated the sum of N100 million to the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Legion, to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Also donated were four sets of two-bedroom apartments, two utility vehicles, four cows, 500 bags ofContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Lagos State Government and the Society for Family Health are expanding family planning access for residents through online pharmacies to achieve a more inclusive, efficient and equitable health system. Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the State Governor on Health, said this atContinue Reading
