There is hardly any visitor reliving his or her experience in the city of aquatic splendor without mentioning the traffic. It signposts the hustle and bustle that makes the state the commercial city of West Africa. Nevertheless, the Lagos State government is always proactive in looking for enduring solutions to ease movement by making sure that there is no waste …

In a bustling city like Lagos,  Nigeria’s Centre of Excellence, it is not surprising that traffic gridlocks and congestion are daily occurrences. But ever-forward looking, the state government has continued to rise above the shenanigans of some recalcitrant motorists and road users who have formed the habit of committing all manner of excesses. All thanks to the Lagos State Traffic …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s recent visit to the Adiyan Water Works project site is a testament to his administration’s commitment to providing Lagos residents with access to clean and portable water. The project, which is expected to supply 70 million gallons of water per day upon completion, is a game-changer for the state’s water supply infrastructure. As the …

In May 2022, he received in his office the team from AFTV (formerly ArsenalFanTV), founded by former BBC reggae radio host, Robbie Lyle. About a year later (3 June 2023), he enthusiastically hosted Arsenal’s star boy, Bukayo Saka, who was on a visit to his home country. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is an Arsenal fan through and through. …

The recent announcement of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Lagos State Government and the Federal Government to kickstart the 68-kilometre Lagos Green Line rail project has sparked interest and raised questions about the financing model for this ambitious project. You may recall that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu held a meeting with possible financiers during the 2024 …

The Head of Service, Mr. Yakub Balogun didn’t know how to start but he had to deliver the message BRF had sent him: “Dapo Thomas must go”! The Head of Service stuttered: ‘Mr. Thomas, why don’t you go and see Asiwaju…’ I didn’t let him finish before asking him: ‘For what’? He muttered again: ‘To talk to BRF about giving …

As the Yoruba adage goes, tí oúnjẹ ba ti kúrò nínú ìṣẹ́, ìṣẹ́ bu se This literally means, once hunger is no longer an issue, all other matters are sorted. Perhaps this is what informed the planned intervention fund by the Lagos State government to further boost the popular Ounje Eko food security project. The state government has disclosed plans to …

There had been a misconception that successive administrations in Lagos State purposely shut out certain areas from government infrastructures. This grew out of the perception that residents of these areas, hugely populated by folks Nigerians the South East region, were being persecuted by the ruling party in Lagos for holding contrary political views. Granted that election results from these areas …

Economists say inflation is a persistent rise in prices. It happens when there’s too much money chasing too few goods. Inflation in Nigeria today has become a huge challenge, affecting businesses, consumers, and the overall economy. As inflation rates soar above acceptable thresholds, companies are navigating uncharted waters to stay afloat. Inflation is bad for everyone. It erodes the purchasing power of …

Time was when some elected public officers, especially those occupying top positions are wont to take the electorate for a ride once they have firmly secured their second term. But with the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who sees his job as a social contract of some sorts hence his commitment to project delivery and implementation has remained unwavering. The …