Although every part of Nigeria is culturally and artistically endowed, Lagos remains the centre of creative enterprise in Nigeria. Whether in film, music or fashion, it is the biggest hub for talents dreaming for the sky. It is thus not surprising that more creative people continue to join the train to the ‘Centre of Excellence’. Different factors account for this. …

In preparation of the local government council election, which is due this year in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed six eminent persons to serve in the state Independent Electoral Commission. According to a statement on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the appointees are Hon. Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile (rtd) as Chairman, …

The Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Yacoob Alebiosu, has expressed optimism regarding the partnership between the state and the Kingdom of the Netherlands in coastal zone management. The commissioner revealed the plans of the ministry to deploy the latest technologies in tackling coastal erosion. A statement on Sunday noted that this was shared when Alebiosu hosted a business …

From achieving a flood-free state, to converting the enormous waste generated in the city to wealth, massive clearing of drainages and canals, in addition to initiating policies to address the climate change, for which Lagos State is most vulnerable, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is changing the narrative on how to make the environment work better for both human living and businesses. …

To say that Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is one leader who cares so much and even does so much within the limits of the scarce resources, is certainly stating the obvious. Of course, people might choose to query the fact that, isn’t serving Lagosians part of his constitutional mandate in the first place? That’s a no-brainer, really. But …

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 …