Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has disclosed that workers have been enjoying an additional N35,000 monthly wage allowance since January. This is as he revealed the state government would soon roll out a new minimum wage scheme. The governor stated that those who are currently earning a minimum wage of N35,000 monthly or more now take home a salary …

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, ordered full assessment of buildings in Dosunmu and adjoining areas on the Lagos Island, following the fire disaster that engulfed the market on Tuesday. Two days after the fire broke, the site remains an active disaster zone, with first responders from the Lagos State Government still battling isolated inferno in some of the …

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended birthday greetings to President Bola Tinubu on his 72nd birthday. Buhari wished the President good health and a long life so the country could benefit from his “excellent leadership”. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu also congratulated President Tinubu, describing him as a “courageous, audacious, and passionate leader who is committed to the progress, …

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, inaugurated the state’s Special Dispensation ‘Palliative’ Advisory Committee. The unveiling of the committee comes days after the governor rolled out various forms of palliative measures to ease residents on economic hardship occasioned by the economic policies of the Federal Government, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy. In a post on X …

In 2024, Lagos State will sustain its investment momentum towards expanding the growth of the economy. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, presented an estimate of N2.2 trillion expenditures to the House of Assembly for next year, proposing increased capital spending across key priority areas in the Economic Affairs sector. There will be renewed focus on Works and Infrastructure next year, …

The Lagos State Government has stressed the need to involve a greater percentage of youths in addressing security challenges to ensure a safer and secure environment. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the website of the Lagos State Government on Saturday. According to the statement, the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made the call on …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended a professional slackliner and balance trainer, Jan Roose, for his capture of a “perfect Lagos selfie” while working on a project between the state government and energy drinks brand, Red Bull. The governor, who noted that Roose walked “in the sky from Sterling Towers to the Onome Rig,” noted that Lagos is the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his Imo State counterpart and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Governor Hope Uzodimma, on his victory at Saturday’s governorship election in the state, saying his re-election is well deserved. In a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday in London, the governor said that Uzodinma’s success …

The executive Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated his commitment to hosting the 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA). The continental film awards ceremony, which is scheduled to hold on Sunday, 29 October 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria, after the announcement of the nominations. The governor had committed to hosting AMAA for four years as a …

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hinted at the possible reinstatement of the state-wide monthly sanitation exercise. He made this remark during an inspection on Friday, 22 September while assessing various areas of the state to ensure compliance with the government’s environmental sanitation initiatives. The governor expressed displeasure with the continued disregard for environmental laws, especially those trading under the …