Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to support the “Arts for Climate Change” initiative through the development of climate solutions towards the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). Renowned for its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility, the state government, Solution 17 and Premium Trust Bank said they are thrilled to contribute to the dialogue in a partnership, …

The General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Council of Arts and Culture, Mr. John Idowu has reiterated that the council aims to promote, propagate and establish the indigenous culture of the people of the state. During the grand finale of the week-long Kayokayo festival in Epe, where members of the community gathered to commemorate the grand entry of King …

Lagos State Government has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of its preparedness to provide good sporting facilities and the enabling environment to boost the interest of Nigeria in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with the Republic of Benin. While receiving CAF inspection team on a courtesy visit to the Government House, Alausa, Ikeja on Wednesday, the …

Winners of the last Spelling Bee Competition, where a one-day Governor emerged alongside members of the executive council, were hosted by the wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Monday at the Lagos House Ikeja and Marina respectively. The Spelling Bee winners were led to the office and residence of the First Lady by the …

The panel set up by the Lagos State Government to probe last Tuesday’s death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso at the General Hospital, Odan has reported that the victim was trapped in the faulty elevator for one hour (from 6:50 pm to 7:50 pm). According to the panel’s report, released on Sunday by the Permanent Secretary in the state’s Ministry of Information …

Following the elevator accident, which claimed the life of Dr. Vwaere Daiso at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos-Island, and the directive of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for an immediate and thorough inquiry into the accident, the Lagos State Government has commenced investigations. According to a statement on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Olumide …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the state government’s strong support for the growth of the creative industry. At the reception in honour of the Headies Awards, which was hosted by the United States Consul-General, Will Stevens, Sanwo-Olu said: “As a government, we recognise the huge and largely untapped potentials in the creative industry, hence our continuous committed …

Six animals infected with Anthrax disease have been confiscated, burnt and buried by officials of the Lagos State Government to prevent its spread. The cases were discovered during surveillance of animals on Lagos Island and Agege. According to a statement on Sunday by the Permanent Secretary in the state’s Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs. Olatokunbo Emokpae, no case of human infection has …

In line with the ongoing construction of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit, the Red Line (Oyingbo to Agbado), the Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion in the axis from Wednesday, 26th July. The routes that will experience diversion are: 1. Muritala Mohammed Way, Yaba, Apapa Road, Oyingbo and Ojuelegba Road for a duration of 10 weeks; 2. Kayode and …

Lagos State government has dismissed social media reports about a purported mass burial of 103 casualties of the #EndSARS incident, which happened in October 2020. In a statement on Sunday, the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye recalled that the 2020 #EndSARS crisis “snowballed into violence in many parts of Lagos recorded casualties in different …