Lagos State Government and the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) have promised to synergise and collaborate to provide affordable housing for Lagos residents and Nigerians in the Diaspora. The promise was made on Saturday by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, during a courtesy visit by …

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has directed that ‘Ounje Eko’ food markets should commence discounted sale of food items across the five divisions of Lagos effective from Sunday, 17th March 2024.  In a statement on Friday, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso said the food items – rice, beans, gari, bread, eggs, tomatoes, pepper, among others – …

The hardship facing the country calls for renewed cooperation and higher dedication from all Government officials, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu told all elected and appointed public officials in Lagos on Friday. The governor said the challenging situation required public officials to rise up to recommit themselves to social contract with the citizens, stressing that the current circumstances called for compassion and …

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with the family and  people of Ibadan over the passing of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. He said the late Oba Balogun’s service to the people of Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole will remain his enduring legacy. In a condolence message by his Special Adviser …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has elevated his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Gboyega Akosile, to Special Adviser, Media and Publicity. The appointment, which took immediate effect, was announced on Wednesday through a letter dated 13th March 2024, and signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro. “I wish to convey the approval of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said the state government has re-calibrated the thrust of tourism through the development of a Tourism Master Plan and Tourism Policy for economic regeneration. He said part of his administration’s commitment and renewed determination in line with the THEMES+ economic agenda is to leverage the potential of the gaming, entertainment and tourism …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the Federal Ministry of Justice to build a justice system that not only dispenses justice but fosters a sense of trust and confidence in the citizens, noting that the success of the Ministry would be measured by the positive impact felt by the ordinary Nigerians seeking justice. During the three-day retreat of …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, announced an increment in scholarship and bursary for students of Lagos State origin, in tertiary institutions. He said his administration from 2024 would pay N225,000 and N60,000 as scholarship and bursary to indigene students, as against the existing N200,000 and N50,000 respectively. The governor also announced scholarships for the less privileged and …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the death of his former Senior Special Assistant on Works and Infrastructure, Abdulraheem Owokoniran. In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday, the governor described Owokoniran’s death, as a rude shock. Owokoniran, a former aide to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and …

Ever wondered why the Lagos State’s tagline is the “Centre of Excellence?” Well, a penny for your thoughts: you need not look any further or cudgel your brains for answers because it’s quite obvious for even the blind to see! Lagos State is the Centre of Excellence because of one of many reasons chief amongst which is the fact that …