Sanwo-Olu signs N3.366trn Lagos 2025 budget
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved Lagos State’s budget of N3.366 trillion for the year 2025. The announcement was made by Gboyega Akosile, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The Lagos State House of Assembly had passed the budget on January 6, 2025, after a detailed review by lawmakers. Speaker […]
All of us will play better – Sanwo-Olu counters claim that Lagos will benefit the most from tax reforms
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has dismissed claims that Lagos will gain the most from Nigeria’s new tax reforms. During the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2024 in Morocco, the governor urged Nigerians to take time to understand the reforms before drawing conclusions. The controversy started when Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum claimed that the […]
Lagos Government Extends Work-from-Home Order for 3 Months Due to Fuel Price Surge
The Lagos State Government has announced an extension of the work-from-home arrangement for state workers, now set to continue for an additional three months. This decision comes in response to the significant rise in petrol prices, which has placed a heavy financial burden on many residents. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved this extension, as communicated in […]
Lagos Governor Offers Financial Aid to Docemo Fire Victims
On August 30, 2024, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made a significant gesture of support for those affected by the recent Docemo Fire Incident. The Governor attended a ceremonial event at Idumagbo Avenue, where he presented cheques to the victims of the devastating fire on Lagos Island. The Docemo Fire Incident, which occurred in the […]
Lagos State Declares Tuesday a Public Holiday for Isese Day Celebration
In celebration of Isese Day, the Lagos State government has declared Tuesday, August 20, 2024, as a work-free day for all public workers. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this announcement through a circular signed by the Head of Service, Bode Agoro. Isese Day is an annual celebration of the traditional Yoruba religion, Ìṣẹ̀ṣe. This religion represents […]
Governor, Sanwo-Olu, Shared a Heartfelt Message in Remembrance of his Dear Friend Herbert Wigwe – “The pain of this loss is still so raw”
Today, August 15, would have marked Herbert Wigwe’s 58th birthday. The late Herbert Wigwe, who served as the Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank Plc, tragically lost his life along with his wife and son in a helicopter crash in the US on February 9, 2024. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu took to […]
Former Lagos Governor Ambode Pays Courtesy Visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu
Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode made a significant visit to his successor, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House in Ikeja on Monday, August 12. The visit was marked by discussions on the future of Lagos and how to continue building on the solid foundation already established. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a show of appreciation, […]
Lagos State Government Condemns Forced Relocation Campaign Against Igbos
The Lagos state government has unequivocally distanced itself from a recent and controversial social media campaign advocating for the forced relocation of Igbos from Lagos and other states in the Southwest. This campaign was publicized on July 27 through an X user account, @Lagospedia, which suggested that there should be preparations to enforce the relocation […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu Fulfills Promise: Lagos Corps Members Receive N100,000 Gift
A Lagos State corps member shared their excitement on social media after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu delivered on his promise to give N100,000 to each member of the 24B NYSC batch. The joyous moment was captured in a video posted by TikTok user @livelylolaa, showing corps members celebrating the much-anticipated gift. The video caption read, “The […]