Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab is a refreshing force in the state government. A lawyer by training and a visionary leader by nature, Wahab has demonstrably improved both the education sector and, more recently, the environment space of the state. His legal background brings a much-needed focus on due process and stakeholder engagement. Whether …

In a manner of speaking, the now famous tagline ‘Eko for Show’ associated with Nigeria’s Centre of Excellence, Lagos State, is not a mere platitude after all, judging by the degree of monumental socio-economic development projects that dot the landscape. A first-time visitor to Mile 2, Oshodi, Oyingbo, Abule-Egba, Agege, Iyana-Ipaja, Ipaja Ayobo, Epe, Badagry, and other uptown districts, not …

Seeing himself as a politician to be taken seriously, Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, declared that the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway may not be completed in the next 30 years. According to him, the superhighway is not a priority. He prefers that funds be allocated for the upgrade of other roads rather than start a new one. “At …

Demonstrating a commendable departure from the conventional approach to governance, the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts, and CultureMr. Idris Aregb has taken the initiative to reach out and forge a ground-breaking partnership with Naija Brand Chick (NBC). During a press conference held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, on Thursday to unveil Lagos value-driven partnership …

The smiles on the faces of Lagosians in particular who ply the Third Mainland Bridge connecting the island and the mainland parts of the state shows the relief brought as a result of the five months closure of the iconic bridge for repair works. The 11.8km bridge was first opened in 1991 shortly before the city ceased to be the country’s …

For strategic reasons, Alimoso can be described as a goose that lays the golden egg for Lagos. It may not rival the likes of Banana Island and Lekki in terms of structural elegance. It may not be able to withstand Ikeja in terms of elite business presence. Yet, the expansive political unit harbours some traits unique to it and guarantees …

Imagine a Lagos without the Third Mainland Bridge. You are likely to say it is an impossible scenario based on the inflammable traffic and other socio-economic hassles its absence would spark. Indeed, the song that would seize the air would be Fela’s ‘Confusion breki bone’. But did you know that as historic, engaging and impactful the Third Mainland Bridge is, …

NBA Africa in partnership with the Agence Française de Developpement (AFD) unveiled a newly refurbished basketball court at the Campos Stadium in Lagos, offering youths in the communities the opportunities to learn and play the game. The renovation project, which began in June was in collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission. Speaking at the launch, the French Ambassador to …

The Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment has urged its officials to pay attention to their mental health in order to remain productive employees and useful individuals to their families and society at large. During a two-day staff training, held at the STO Resource Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, at the weekend, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Biodun Onayele said: …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured residents of the State that his second term in office will be more rewarding, especially in the education sector. At the commissioning of Oke-Odo Junior High School (Education District IV) at Ebute-Metta in Lagos Mainland, Sanwo-Olu assured that the newly commissioned school is an affirmation of his administration’s commitment to the provision of …