Parents of boarding students at Eva Adelaja Girls Grammar School in Bariga, Lagos, staged a protest on Sunday against the Lagos State government’s decision to increase boarding fees from N35,000 to N100,000. The demonstrators, who assembled in large numbers, chanted slogans and called for an immediate reversal of the fee hike. They made it clear … Read more
Lagos State Government, in collaboration with UNFPA and SOMLPforR, has trained 40 healthcare workers on active management of third-stage labor to combat maternal mortality. The three-day training aimed to equip healthcare workers with skills to manage childbirth and postpartum complications, focusing on preventing excessive bleeding, a leading cause of maternal deaths in Nigeria. The training, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to improving sports infrastructure in the state. The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu, expressed the commitment on Sunday in Lagos He promised speedy completion of all sports-related projects in the state. According to him, Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu is a lover of sports … Read more
Lagos State Government has devised a multifaceted traffic management strategy to ensure seamless traffic flow along the Lekki-Ajah corridor. Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, announced that LASTMA personnel will be deployed to regulate traffic and prevent disruptions. Hon. Giwa reassured residents and commuters that thorough preparations have been made, emphasizing … Read more
Lagos State Government has urged technicians to upgrade their skills and stay updated on industry developments to promote efficient service delivery. Special Adviser to the Governor on Works, Engr. Olayinka Adekunle, made this call at the opening of a five-day expert training program for electricians, plumbers, technicians, and carpenters. The program, themed “Elevate Your Craft,” … Read more
Lagos State Government has successfully empowered over 5,000 individuals in various vocational skills, including ICT, Digital Marketing, Fashion Design, Videography, Catering, Mixology, and more. This achievement was highlighted by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu during the graduation ceremony of the 4th batch and induction of the 5th batch of participants of Project Loud, a flagship training … Read more
Lagos State Government has emphasized the crucial role of collaboration between the government and women-focused NGOs in addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by women in the state. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Bolaji Cecilia Dada, made this clear during an interactive meeting with representatives from women-focused NGOs in Lagos. The meeting, held … Read more
The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday read for the second time a Bill to establish the state’s Market Authority Board. At a plenary in Ikeja, the Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, said the bill, if passed, aimed to provide effective registration, formation, organisation and management of market activities in the state. EDITOR’S PICK: School Proprietress … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Lagos Zone, has called on the Lagos State Government to reinstate five sacked Lagos State University, LASU, lecturers. The coordinator of the zone, Prof. Adelaja Odukoya, made the call at a press briefing organised by the union on Tuesday in Lagos. School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son … Read more
Lagos State Government, alongside security and traffic management agencies, has vowed to take decisive action against offenders in the Tincan-Apapa Corridor. Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, announced that raids will commence to rid the area of miscreants and unauthorized personnel posing as traffic and security agents. Giwa condemned the acts … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s support for women’s development. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Tuesday at the 24th edition of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) Women Conference. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating Son in … Read more
Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive monitoring exercise to ensure that all public and private basic and secondary schools in the state comply with the new academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session. The exercise, led by Mr. Remi Abdul, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics in the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), aims … Read more
Lagos State Government has kicked off the Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP), a paid internship initiative aimed at equipping post-NYSC graduates with essential skills to kickstart their careers. The programme, organized by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, commenced with a three-week Pre-Internship Training at the LCCI Training Centre, Ikeja, and other centers across … Read more
Lagos State Government, in conjunction with security and traffic management agencies, will on Tuesday, begin to clamp down on miscreants on the TinCan-Apapa corridor. The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, gave the assurance in a statement on Monday in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son … Read more
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA, has called on menfolk to support the effort at curbing sexual and domestic violence in the state. The Executive Secretary of DSVA, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, made the call on Monday at Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area, during the ‘Eko Men Walk Against Sexual And Gender-Based Violence’, … Read more
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has joined forces to launch the “Eco Explorers Bootcamp” – a one-day summer program aimed at inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders. Held at the Dr. Oluyomi Abayomi Finnih Park in Ikeja, the boot camp brought together young minds … Read more
Lagos State Police Command says it has begun an investigation into the death of a 20-year old man allegedly killed by gunmen. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that Okokomaiko Police Division received information from concerned members of the public about the case on Friday … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has implored road users to be vigilant, more careful and comply with traffic regulations to avert accidents. Mr General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made the appeal in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, the Director of Public Affairs … Read more
Lagos State Government has urged stakeholders in the solid minerals sector to adopt responsible mining operations. The call to action was made at a recent stakeholders’ forum organized by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Alausa, Ikeja. Chairman of the Lagos State House Assembly Committee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Hon. Sabur Oluwa, … Read more
Lagos State Government has honored Mo Abudu, founder of EbonyLife Academy, for her remarkable 20-year journey in the media and creative space. The event was a testament to Mo Abudu’s dedication, innovation, and impact on the industry. Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, praised Mo Abudu for redefining excellence and creativity across … Read more