When  the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, visited Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a few  days ago, a feeling of awe and great expectations rented the air. Based on the worthy strides each of them has been taking on their different beats, it was like a meeting of like minds: like an achiever calling …

Serving people means growing their capacity and implies that everyone can contribute – Juana María Bordas, Nicaraguan-American community activist When Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) in February 2023,  it wasn’t just another way to immortalise one of Nigeria’s exceptional politicians and former governor of the state of excellence, but to etch it …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday received the new Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, and new principal officers of the House. He promised a continuous and robust relationship between the executive and legislature for the growth and development of the state. The Speaker and the principal officers were received by the …

Lagos State once again proved why it is the tourism and entertainment capital of Africa with an extraordinary December 2024 season as it generated over $71.6 million in revenue across tourism, hospitality, and entertainment sectors. During the season tagged Detty December, hotels alone accounted for over $44 million, while short-let apartments contributed over $13 million, underscoring Lagos’ immense economic potential …

Thursday last week marked a major milestone for residents and commuters in Ikeja’s GRA, as the Lagos State government handed over a revamped network of roads, transforming the daily commute and quality of life for thousands. The state government has been hard at work rehabilitating roads across the state. In fact, they’ve recently completed work on several roads, covering many …

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa was, on Monday, removed from office after he was impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office by his fellow lawmakers. The lawmakers also elected the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, as the Speaker. Representing Apapa I state constituency, 44-year-old Meranda is the first Speaker of …

The Lagos State N3.366 trillion 2025 appropriation bill, signed into law by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday, has once again shown that the Centre of Excellence continues to prove its worth and mettle as a pacesetter for the rest of the federating units. Just like the previous year, the 2025 Appropriation Bill represents a 32.5 per cent increase over the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill tagged “Budget of Sustainability.” Sanwo-Olu signed the budget, which is N3.366 trillion, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, during a ceremony attended by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hazmat; Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), Barrister Bimbola Salu-Hudeyin; members of the state House of Assembly, led by the …

What we usually hear is that the government pays compensation to property owners. But like the state of excellence she is, Lagos has taken good governance to another level. Back in December, the state government, through the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), distributed compensation cheques to tenants and business owners impacted by the ongoing development of the Quality Bus Corridor (QBC) …

Tuesday morning.  The day before Christmas. In spite of the festive mood that pervaded Lagos, as it was in other parts of the country and beyond, Ikorodu Road enticingly stretched  its iconic lanes, beckoning at vehicles to and fro.  There was no traffic even at the Ojota end where the Link Bridge under construction is already kissing the spot from …