Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
11 Jan
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured traders of expanding their trading scope by building more markets for them, noting four of the markets would be ready this year. The governor said this at the commissioning of a network of roads in Somolu, Ifako and Bariga axis of the state, stressing that one of…
27 Aug
Lagos State Government said it plans to convert the Lagos State University College Of Medicine (LASUCOM) into a medical university
2 Jun 2024
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has the state Transport Policy launched during the week is aimed at ensuring sustainable pract
2 Jun 2024
In a bid to ease tax burden on residents, Lagos State government has assured stakeholders in the tourism sector that the administration of
30 May 2024
Lagos State Government, yesterday, reiterated its commitment to safe, functional and seamless transportation to grow the economy and crea
29 May 2024
The Lagos State Government has announced the launch of 15 new ferries in the Badore area of the state. The state government, in a statement on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, said the launch of the new ferries is aimed at enhancing water transportation in alignment with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's development agenda. The launch is coming…
27 May 2024
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has further extended his olive branch to this year’s hajj pilgrims by paying the $100 shortfall in their Basic Travel Allowance (BTA). The state’s Commissioner for Home Affairs, Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, disclosed this while addressing the last batch of pilgrims before they departed from Lagos. The Flynas Airline, which conveyed…
21 May 2024
Lagos State Government has disclosed plans to review laws on the ease of doing business. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Law
21 May 2024
Lagos State Government has given directive that all the education districts in the state should organise sports competition among schools
30 Apr 2024
Rear Admiral Ibukunle Olaiya (Retd) has protested the illegal sale of green areas near Block 113, Lekki Phase 1 by unscrupulous officials of the Lagos State Government against the original master plan that reserved the space for essential public infrastructure.
18 Apr 2024
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged human resource (HR) professionals and industry leaders on advancing leadership, as well as the need to embrace technological advancement for organisational growth.
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