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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday urged private investors to continue to have confidence in his administration’s capacity to deliver critical infrastructure for the benefit of residents. Sanwo-Olu made the call at an Investor Forum on the proposed issuance of the state’s maiden N14.1 billion Green Bond and a N200 billion Conventional Bond under the N1 trillion Debt and Hybrid Instruments Issuance Programme. “We have the capacity to deliver more infrastructure if we have more funds at our disposal. Inflation and costs will always go up; the best time to invest is now,” Sanwo-Olu said. The governor said…

Lagos reiterates commitment to inclusive budgeting at Y2026 consultative forum BudgetLagos, Sept. 11, 2025 (NAN)The Lagos State Government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in budget planning as it convened the Y2026 Budget Consultative Forum for the Ikorodu Division. The event, held at the Ikorodu Town Hall, was hosted by the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget. Mr Ope George, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, who was represented by Permanent Secretary, Mrs Olayinka Ojo. She said the forum now in its seventh edition under Sanwo-Olu administration, was designed to ensure that the voices of…

The Federal Government on Thursday declared zero tolerance for malaria, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating the disease nationwide. The announcement came during the mid-term review of the Impact Project and malaria elimination roadmap in Lagos State. Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, praised the Lagos State Government for its leadership, describing the initiative as a model of determination and innovation. “I commend the Lagos State Government for pioneering this initiative and showing unwavering dedication to malaria control,” Pate said. He appreciated national and international partners for their collaboration and reaffirmed the Federal Ministry of Health’s support through the National Malaria…

Protection Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says the state remains committed to advancing social protection programmes through the National Social Register (NSR) as a tool to reach vulnerable households. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Sam Egube, said gave the assurance on Monday at a one-day stakeholder engagement with the theme: “Advancing Social Protection through the National Social Register.” He commended President Bola Tinubu for repositioning the NSR as a credible platform for delivering interventions. Sanwo-Olu noted that Lagos State had domesticated the operations of the NSR under its Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. “The register…

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has called for sustained investment in Nigeria’s National Social Register (NSR), saying that social protection must go beyond statistics to transform lives of vulnerable households.Sule spoke on Monday in Lagos at a one-day stakeholder engagement with the theme: “Advancing Social Protection through the National Social Register”.He said that Nasarawa, known for solid minerals and growing potential in oil and agriculture, had made remarkable strides in building its social register in spite of challenges.“In Nasarawa, we have captured about 570,000 households in our social register, translating to nearly 1.9 million people in a state of just…

The GTI Group, strategic partners of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), says the Matchday 2 encounter between Ikorodu City and El Kanemi Warriors will be broadcast live on major platforms. The Head of Media and Publicity, GTI Group, Andrew Ekejiuba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Ekejiuba said the match, scheduled for Sunday, would be aired live on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Network Service and the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA). He added that fans could also stream the game on the NPFL Live App, courtesy of Propel Sports Africa. “The highly anticipated clash…

Lagos State Government is targeting additional one billion dollars annual income through Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), following the graduation of 253 beneficiaries of the Lagos State Export Readiness Training Programme (LASERP). The state said 20 of the graduates have been selected to represent Lagos and showcase “Made in Lagos” products at the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, Algeria, in September. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Folasade Bada-Ambrose, Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, on Monday in Lagos. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said at the graduation on Friday that Lagos currently contributes more than 60 per…

PartnershipBy Aderonke Ojediran Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, says his administration is committed to partnering with the Nigerian leadership of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to strengthen and accelerate basketball development across the state.Sanwo-Olu said NBA Nigeria’s plan to create pathways for young athletes through exposure and international recognition aligned with his administration’s vision of using sports as a tool for empowerment, social inclusion and economic growth.The governor’s assertions are contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Mr Gboyega Akosile on Friday.The governor spoke during a courtesy visit by NBA Nigeria leadership, led by NBA Africa Investor,…

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday, has unveiled the pilot phase of its innovative “Identifier” project, a digital addressing system aimed at streamlining house numbering and street naming across the state. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu launched the initiative at the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme, organised by the Lagos State Office of Electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) and Urban Development, in Victoria Island. Sanwo-Olu said that the project would give every property in the state a unique digital identity, enhancing navigation, service delivery and urban management. “With the ‘Identifier’ project, we are laying the foundation for a smarter, safer…

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Wednesday, unveiled seven newly upgraded road networks in Badagry Local Government Area and Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to drive infrastructure development and boost economic activities.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 16.4km  roads include reconstruction of 3.3km hospital road(Phase 1), construction of 7km Samuel Ekundayo-Toga road (Phase 1 and 2), as well rehabilitation and upgrading of the Aradagun-Mosafejo-Ilado-Imeke road (Phase 3).According to him, these roads will positively impact the lives of Lagosians, especially those in the Badagry division.Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development.He noted that the improved…