Lagos is one of the most important cities in Nigeria and Africa. As the commercial capital and the economic hub of West Africa it generates about 30% of Nigeria’s GDP. As a mega-city, which requires development that is commensurate to its status, there is an enormous demand on the leadership of the state to design economic policies that will constantly …

With credit crunch still biting hard, there is no better time to offer succour and relief to Lagosians especially those suffering lots of privation more than they are willing to admit. Interestingly, under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the workforce and the entire populace have continued to enjoy lots of freebies in form of concessions, rebates, and other such gestures that have …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) frequently finds itself in the media spotlight, and for good reason. As the body responsible for organising the Hajj pilgrimage for Nigerian Muslims, its operations naturally draw significant public and media interest. Hajj is not just a religious obligation for Muslims but one of the largest annual gatherings in the world. For Nigerian …

Talking about fostering regional cooperation and integration as catalysts for rapid growth and development, Nigeria’s South West has a template. It’s homegrown, and sustained over time by common ancestry, cultural homogeneity and enduring political heritage. You can call them coalescing factors that have bound the people of the region together amidst few accidental political gaffes. Equally noteworthy is the fact …

The results of the zeal, commitment and passion of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to leave Lagos State far better than he met it are becoming palpable every passing day. Unwaveringly intentional and focused to beating his own record, the governor has, in the last five years, been setting new template and new direction to making the State of Excellence excel in …

I did my post field presentation in 2010 thinking that by 2011, I should be done with my PhD but I was wrong. A friend of mine who finished in the same Department (Political science) and the same Faculty (Social Sciences) was the first person to draw my attention to what I have come to tag: “The Politics of Abstract”. …

In a technology-driven world, no nation wishes to be left behind in the race to achieving the El dorado. Gone were days kinectic approach sufficed in dealing with societal challenges among which insecurity was pivotal. In this digital age, heads of nations and managers of modern cities are seizing options offered by smart technologies to manage their cities and climes …

A couple of days ago, the Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Office, Assistant Commissioner Olumuyiwa Adejobi, issued what appeared to be a strong disclaimer affirming the fact that the once notorious outfit of the force, the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) remained dissolved. Ordinarily, the statement which was actually a disclaimer to a widespread rumour (should one say speculations) that …

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has been given a N1.4 trillion tax target revenue to enable the government implement its fiscal policies aimed at promoting socioeconomic growth. For a state that has been in the forefront of revenue generation rivalled only by the Federal Government, analysts believe the target is indeed realistic. The LIRS’s mission is to provide …

Lagos State’s transportation landscape is set to witness a significant transformation with the expansion of the Red Line Rail Service. Starting on Monday, 10 February 2025, the rail service will increase its capacity, offering five morning and four evening trips daily. This enhancement is a testament to the state government’s commitment to improving mobility and providing better commuting options for …