The outgoing Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Dr Adedamola Dada, said the hospital had been paying N20 million monthly electricity bill for just three hours of daily public power supply. According to him, this extraordinary expense has led to the consumption of 80,000 litres of diesel on a monthly basis to ensure uninterrupted supply of power in …

In a move to inspire excellence and elevate performance, Lagos State has announced that athletes representing the state at the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024, will receive instant awards and rewards for their outstanding performances. The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, made this commitment during a visit to the athletes’ camp at …

Data obtained from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that Anambra and Lagos states have the majority among the 80 suspects being interrogated by the police for their involvement in 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) malpractices. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a press briefing at JAMB headquarters in Abuja on Friday said new methods …

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to prosecute 74 individuals apprehended for violating environmental regulations within the state. According to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the suspects were arrested during a coordinated enforcement operation by the state’s Taskforce in the early hours of Tuesday around 1 a.m., targeting key locations across the Lekki axis of …

The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila has unveiled a new transport scheme for students, elderly and vulnerable people in the Surulere area of Lagos State. Speaking at the commissioning of Gbajaride free public transport programme in Surulere and environs on Saturday, he said the GbajaRide programme is a product of determination to use the instruments of …

The Lagos State government has commenced the second phase of its 3,300km metro fibre project aimed at fully digitising government services and building a safe and digitalised city. The commissioner, Lagos State ministry of innovatìon, science and technology (LAMIST), Olatunbosun Alake, made this known on Friday at the annual ministerial press briefing in Lagos. Alake said that the project, which …

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, has released its budget performance report for the first quarter of 2025, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and efficient public financial management. The report, released through its official website on Thursday, stated that, ‘The Lagos State generated total revenue of N582.45 billion,in Q1 2025, reflecting 79% …

Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has unveiled its relocated Lagos office, marking a significant milestone in its mission to drive sustainable growth across West Africa. The redesigned workspace aligns with the company’s global ‘Activity-Based Working’ strategy, emphasising operational agility, employee well-being, and environmental stewardship. The relocation underscores Tetra Pak’s commitment to reducing its environmental …

Lagos has received a significant boost to its economic standing as the international ratings agency, Fitch Ratings, upgraded the state’s Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings from ‘B-’ to ‘B’. The announcement, posted on Fitch’s website on Friday, also confirmed similar upgrades for Kaduna, Kogi, and Oyo states, with the outlook for all four rated as stable. This positive …

Lagos Blue Line Rail Transports 2 Million Passengers, 42,000+ Daily The Lagos State Government has announced that over two million passengers have been transported on the Blue Line Rail since its launch, while state-run buses move an average of 42,000 commuters daily. During the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Ikeja on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi highlighted …