Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a one-month state of emergency on waste management, as the state battles a sharp increase in daily refuse and delays at disposal sites. Sanwo-Olu announced the measure on Wednesday after inspecting the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota, alongside Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and Commissioner […]
Lagos State has reignited a difficult but necessary conversation about consent within marriage after the Director of Public Prosecutions, Dr Babajide Martins, said a husband who forces his wife to have sex after she has refused could face life imprisonment upon conviction. Martins made the clarification during a media briefing […]
In a strategic move to foster agricultural interest among young learners, the Lagos State government has inducted more than 700 students from primary and secondary schools across the state into the Young Farmers’ Club. The initiative aims to inspire students to embrace agriculture, gain insights into modern farming practices, and […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a historic step forward in the state’s transportation infrastructure with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Lagos State, the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). This agreement will bring the ambitious 68km Green Line Metro […]
A Collaboration to Propel Research Excellence and Strategic Thinking Lagos State Government has partnered with the International Association of Research Scholars and Administrators (IARSA) to launch two academies aimed at boosting research and innovation in the state. The Centre for Educational Planning, Economics & Research Development and the Academy of […]
In a significant gesture of collaboration aimed at elevating Nigerian sports to unprecedented heights, the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, extended commendations to the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for its proactive approach and rapid strides in advancing sporting programs and initiatives. The commendation came during a recent […]
President Bola Tinubu has today signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, into law. The disclosure was made through a statement made by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. He said the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, “seeks to address the development and environmental concerns of host communities, and sets aside […]
