By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, have dismissed claims that the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is responsible for flooding in parts of Lagos, describing the allegations as false and misleading. The duo spoke during a courtesy visit by the minister and members of the National Assembly…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Ondo State counterpart, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; and other top dignitaries on Friday paid their last respects to the late former Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mother Celestial Olasinmi Akindele Odunmbaku. Others at the funeral service held at the Chapel of Christ The Light,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, Co-Chair of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Group, Tosin Eniolorunda, have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and members of the South-West Governors Forum have congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 74th birthday, describing him as a patriotic, visionary and compassionate leader. Sanwo-Olu, who chairs the forum, praised the President’s leadership, noting that his administration has driven development, economic growth and renewed public confidence in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State will host its largest gathering of foreign investors from Commonwealth member countries in June 2026, following a strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and CWEIC Chief Executive Officer Samantha Cohen signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday at the State House, Marina, formally…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and a host of former governors and dignitaries on Tuesday joined family, friends and associates to celebrate former First Lady of Ogun, Ondo and Lagos states, Senator Fatimat Raji-Rasaki, as she marked her 70th birthday. Among those in attendance…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and key stakeholders from security agencies, government institutions, civil society, and traditional leadership on Friday renewed calls for the adoption of indigenous security strategies, advanced technology, and state policing to confront Nigeria’s growing security threats. The appeal was made during the South-West Zonal Security Summit…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday paid a high-profile visit to the MTN Data Centre booth at the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo, highlighting the state government’s commitment to advancing a robust digital economy. The visit underscored the partnership between Lagos State and private sector players…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday, hosted the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, for high-level discussions aimed at deepening Lagos-EU cooperation, with particular focus on multilateral business relations and infrastructure investment. The meeting, held at the Lagos State House in Marina, centred on the…