Lagos State is intensifying preparations to host the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival, with ongoing rehabilitation of major sports facilities across the state. The inspection included the Teslim Balogun Stadium, where significant progress has been recorded. The natural grass pitch has been completed, while work on the new tartan track is expected to be completed…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted components believed to be parts of more than 140 pump-action rifles and seized cannabis-infused products worth ₦373.8 million at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Thursday, August 6, 2026, saying the container carrying the suspected arms components was flagged through the…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today inspected the newly constructed Alakija Bridge following a viral video showing suspected vandals attempting to damage part of the bridge. The Governor commended security operatives from the Lagos State Police Command, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KORRECT), Task Force and…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering rehabilitated young adults and creating opportunities for their successful reintegration into society. The government also called on families, communities and stakeholders to embrace rehabilitees with acceptance, compassion and support as they transition to independent and productive lives. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr….
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has strongly condemned the vandalism of the Festac-Alakija Bridge, describing the act as barbaric, criminal and unacceptable. The Governor directed security agencies to identify, apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the attack on the critical infrastructure, stressing that the state will not tolerate acts of vandalism. According to Governor…
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation (MOT), the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to officially commence the Bus Industry Transition Programme (BITP). The Memorandum of Understanding was…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for financial institutions to thrive, describing the sector as a critical driver of economic growth in Lagos and across Nigeria. The governor made this known while receiving the President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr….
The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion to facilitate the reconstruction of the Anthony Village Bus Stop, urging motorists to comply with the new traffic arrangements throughout the duration of the project. According to the government, the diversion is part of efforts to ensure the safe and timely completion of the reconstruction works…
Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) have arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, for an intensive policy study visit aimed at strengthening their understanding of leadership, governance, and public sector transformation through direct engagement with some of Africa’s leading institutions. Over the coming days, the Fellows will participate in a carefully curated programme of high-level…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), through the LAWMA Academy, has launched the 2026 edition of its annual Summer School, reaffirming the Authority’s commitment to raising a new generation of environmentally responsible children equipped with practical knowledge and lifelong skills in waste management, recycling and environmental stewardship. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr….
