Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said his administration will continue to ensure tertiary education in the state remains relevant and take its pride of place through innovative ideas and practical knowledge for students to compete favourably with their counterparts globally. He disclosed that his administration established two state-owned universities, Lagos State University of Technology and University of …

In case you missed this news: Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has done pretty well for the Centre of Excellence in every material particular as the lawyers are wont to say. And this is no capping. You are probably wondering if this is just about chest thumping, or mere platitudes. A short anecdote will suffice: From available information, eons ago, …

When Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu became the Governor of Lagos State in 2019, he did not mince words about his plans to begin a transformational journey in the state’s education sector. To him, the sector must undergo infrastructural and capacity overhaul which must reflect in teaching method and performance of the pupils and students, hence Education was part of the T.H.E.M.E.S+ …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday assured Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, of his support, saying he will not walk alone when he assumes office. Sanwo-Olu stated this when he received Senator Okpebholo, who paid him a ‘Thank You Visit’ at Lagos House, Marina, after his victory in last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State. Sanwo-Olu assured Senator …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, following his victory at Saturday’s gubernatorial election. In a congratulatory message on Monday morning by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described the outcome of the election as a landslide victory for All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Okpebholo. …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos State, as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu urged Muslims to emulate the teachings and deeds of the Holy Prophet Mohammed …

Governors from Lagos, Ondo, Adamawa, and Kwara States have pledged their support to Borno State following the devastating flood in Maiduguri, which has displaced thousands and left communities in dire need of assistance in the capital of the North East state. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Thursday that their visit was to show solidarity with Governor Babagana …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has earned the commendation of the World Bank for the transformation recorded in the State over the last five years. The multilateral institution said the state had not only been implementing programmes targeted at improving the quality of life for residents, but had also progressed in upgrading infrastructure to improve the socio-economic situation in …

Lagos has been named 6th best city for nightlife in 2024 ahead of Rotterdam, Netherlands and Manchester, United Kingdom, amongst others. Only the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Manilla, Philippines, Berlin in Germany, Guadaljara, Mexico and Austin (Texas) in the United States are ahead of Lagos, Nigeria in the rating made public by Time Out Magazine. Time Out is …

The Lagos State Government, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Green Line Rail Project in Lagos. The MoU, witnessed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun; Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola; …