Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a total budget estimate of N4.2 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as “the Budget of Shared Prosperity.” Sanwo-Olu laid the proposal before lawmakers on Tuesday, saying the spending plan is designed to deepen human development, expand infrastructure, and strengthen economic […]
Fidelity Bank Plc said Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will lead the state’s delegation to the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta. The bank announced over the weekend that the three-day event, hosted in partnership with AFRICON, will take place Sept. 18–20, 2025. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Fidelity Bank’s managing director and […]
By Tom Okpe Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as a stillborn party that lacks capability to unseat the ruling party. Also, Speaker, State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa and other chieftains of thè All Progressives Congress, APC, joined the Governor saying that the coalition is like an unriped […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the need for visionary policies, community buy-in, and sustained political will to ensure success in the transportation sector. Sanwo-Olu was represented by Dr Abimbola Akinajo, the Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) said this recently in Lagos. According to her, “Copenhagen has […]
By Tunde Opalana Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on key players in Nigeria’s energy sector to prioritise sustainable solutions and ensure the generation of 24-hour uninterrupted power supply to drive economic development. The governor made the call on Tuesday at the maiden edition of the Lagos Energy Summit, held in Victoria Island. […]
By Tunde Opalana The Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of the second republic governor of Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo. He said the death of former Governor Olunloyo, a renowned mathematician and scholar, who died a few days before his 90th […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda; wife of Lagos Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat; and former Governor Babatunde Fashola on Friday attended the funeral service of former Lagos State Head of Service and member of the Governance Advisory […]
…reiterates LASG commitment to provision of quality infrastructure …Fayose commends Lagos Gov for developmental strides, good governance Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents that no part of the State would be left behind in the government’s urban regeneration bid. The governor also restated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the delivery of quality […]
..Lagos Internal Revenue Service has crossed N1trn in IGR — Assembly Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill tagged “Budget of Sustainability.” Governor Sanwo-Olu signed the budget, which is N3.366 trillion, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, during a ceremony attended by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hazmat; Secretary to the […]
BY ORIAKU IJELE Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged threat to arrest, detain and prosecute him after his tenure as governor. Sanwo-Olu, through his lawyer, Darlington Ozurumba, filed the fundamental right enforcement suit before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court in Abuja. When […]
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for robust data protection measures, as the country embraces digital transformation. Sanwo-Olu made the call during a courtesy visit by Dr Vincent Olatunji, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and his team on Wednesday in Ikeja. He urged the NDPC to continue raising […]
…Praises British Royal couple for working with Nigeria’s military on mental health Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, received the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, on Sunday. The British Royal couple was received by Governor Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr. Ibijoke, and some members of the State Executive Council during a […]
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says things are presently very tough in the country, but it is no time for blame game. Sanwo-Olu said this at the 25th State House Ramadan Tafseer Anniversary Prayer, held at the State House Mosque Complex, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday. The theme of the lecture is: “Allah Will […]
…Governor sets up open markets for cheap food items, slashes T-fares by 25% on public transport means …Launches palliative in health, education Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced sweeping interventions which the State will be implementing in order to reduce the effects of the current economic hardship on its citizens. The Governor, during a […]
BY TUNDE OPALANA Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says the state is not ruling out venturing into owning an airline, solely owned and run by the state. He stressed that the plan, along other major and strategic ventures were in the pipeline and at various operational stages in the overall master plan of his administration […]
Social Justice and Human Rights groups committed to ensuring protection of fundamental rights, peace building and sanctity of the rule of law have nocalled on President Bola Tinubu, the inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu to come to the aid of residents of Okeegun Baale Eleran […]
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to residents of the state to show love and compassion to the less-privileged around them in the spirit of the season. Governor Sanwo-Olu said there is a need for peaceful coexistence that will bring about togetherness and harmonious relationship among the citizens of diverse beliefs as they […]
…‘Lagos is model for governance constituency’ – Kwara Gov Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, commissioned the fourth flyover constructed along the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line corridor, signifying the near completion of the 37-kilometre rail network connecting Lagos and Ogun States. Ikeja Flyover – the largest overpass component of the Red Line project […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during an interview on ‘Business Live with Ian King on Sky News’ in London, on Friday, speaks on Lagos participation in the Lord Mayor’s Show in London, the inauguration of the Lagos International Financial Centre Council, commitment of his administration to attract more investments to the State and President […]
…Govt to inaugurate Ilubirin pumping station in January Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of Jankara and Bombata markets on Lagos Island of the state, noting that the regeneration of the entire Lagos Island has begun. He hinted that Pelewura Market, also on Lagos Island, will soon be brought down after […]