President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration would not stop working tirelessly to revamp the nation’s economy and create viable opportunities for young people to meaningfully participate in an inclusive, labour-intensive economy where businesses can thrive. President Tinubu made the declaration at the State House in Marina, Lagos State, on Wednesday, during a town-hall meeting with traditional rulers, chairpersons …

Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful of greater prosperity that would be recorded in the country as the current administration of President Bola Tinubu continues to tackle the myriad challenges facing the nation. During an interview with journalists after attending a Holy Communion service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos in celebration of …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rejoiced with residents of the state, particularly Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. In his Christmas message on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor implored Nigerians, especially Christians to embrace peace, harmony and tolerance in line with the teachings …

Lagos State Government has been commended for its thrives on the economy and appraised for the year 2023 budget performance, reaching 78 percent attainment in the third quarter. Business experts and economists at a round-table to review the Lagos Economy in year 2023 and the outlook for year 2024, held at the Protea Hotel Select, Central Business District, Ikeja, organized …

Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, formally pulled the 21st Head of Service (HoS), Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, out of the civil service, with a ceremonial parade. This came about four months after the former Lagos No. 1 civil servant penned down, exiting the state’s public service voluntarily after his meritorious service. Muri-Okunola has since assumed a new role in the Federal …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, commissioned the fourth flyover constructed along the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line corridor, signifying the near completion of the 37-kilometre rail network connecting Lagos and Ogun States. Ikeja flyover – the largest overpass component of the Red Line project – was inaugurated by Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, launched a fresh palliative scheme for low-income traders across local markets in the State, as part of measures being taken to cushion the effect of the current economic realities. The governor rolled out Lagos Market Trader Money, which, in the first phase, will provide N50,000 business support grants to 15,000 struggling traders …

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to commission the newly constructed middle-level food Agro-hub, located at Idi-Oro in Mushin area of the State. The food hub, which was established by Sanwo-Olu administration as one of the direct answers to the question of food insecurity and sustainability plaguing the country would be inaugurated on Sunday. The establishment of …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, shared an inspiring moment with interns admitted into Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), engaging the fellows on purposeful leadership and knowledge-based service. The meeting, held at Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Place – the Academy’s office in Alausa – was the first that the Governor had with the interns after their induction in February to …

Renowned economist, Dr. Ayo Teriba has applauded Lagos State’s N2.23 trillion budget estimate for 2024, describing it as record-setting, audacious and impressive because the project proposed for the budget will be funded from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Teriba, who gave the commendation on Thursday on Arise News Global Business Report, noted that the N1.2 trillion of the projected N1.8 trillion …