Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the death of former cartoonist with The Guardian, Mr. Olaseinde Obe (fondly known by his signature, Obe Ess) as a great loss to the media industry. In a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, the governor said that the exit of the renowned …

Lagos is set to host a major gathering of political and business leaders as the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) celebrates its 65th anniversary and inaugurates its 20th president, Alhaji Sheriff Balogun, on 12 April 2025. The high-profile event will take place at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event’s special guest of honour is Vice President Kashim …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn in Hon. Ladi Oluwaloni as the chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA), following the death of the immediate past chairman, Hon. Bolatito Shobowale. At the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, Sanwo-Olu urged Oluwaloni to prioritise community development and align with the state government’s vision. He expressed confidence in the new chairman’s …

Residents of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, on Thursday, turned out in their numbers to receive Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the inauguration of the much-awaited road projects in the area. The completion of rehabilitation and expansion work on three strategic arterial carriageways in Ketu-Alapere axis — Demurin Road, Agidi Road and Church Street — changed the …

Lagos State has transited to the most important stage in its rollback strategy against malaria — a killer disease that records 200,000 fatalities annually in Nigeria. The state became the first sub-national in the country to launch the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination and Digitisation Programme — an initiative aimed at reducing the malaria burden through digital innovation and strengthened public-private …

Lagos has again proved to be home for all, especially entertainers. For four eventful days last week, with the support of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu government, the city hosted theatre and film practitioners from different parts of the country. They came under the banner of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), led by seasoned actor and …

To say that Lagos State is primed to become the next Silicon Valley is certainly stating the obvious. A first time visitor to the famous Computer Village in Ikeja and Ebute Metta, and Herbert Macaulay Way, in Yaba and its environs, all within Lagos mainland, would not just be amazed but more than convinced that these neighbourhoods sure have something …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, disclosed that his government is actively working on policies and initiatives that will position Lagos as the leading hub for digital gaming, fintech solutions, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven creative enterprises in Africa. The governor also reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to fostering an environment where innovation thrives, responsible gaming is prioritised, and …

Many do not know, but the shrimp business in Lagos is booming the largest shrimp farm in West Africa, thanks to the state’s favourable climate and the efforts of key players like Atlantic Shrimpers. Located in Badagry, Atlantic Shrimpers boasts an impressive 160-hectare site and employs over 400 staff during peak production. The numbers are staggering – Atlantic Shrimpers exports …

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 …