Tag: Lagos State
Lagos Government Intensifies Enforcement Against Illegal Dumping in Apapa–Iganmu Axis
Lagos, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 The Lagos State Government has raised concern over recurring incidents of illegal waste dumping along the Apapa–Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) axis, despite recent cleanup efforts. According to the government, operatives of the Lagos Waste Management Authority carried out a comprehensive clearing operation in the early hours of May…
Jim Ovia to retire as Zenith Bank founder, group chairman
Lagos, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Zenith Bank has announced that its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, will retire following the conclusion of his tenure. The development marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, with Ovia widely credited for building Zenith Bank into a major player in the…
Hon. James Faleke Inducted Into Lagos Governor’s Advisory Council
LAGOS, NIGERIA — APRIL 30, 2026 James Faleke, the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in Lagos State, has been officially inducted as a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC). Faleke’s induction into the influential council marks a significant development in Lagos State’s political landscape, as the GAC serves as a key decision-making and advisory…
TINUBU RECEIVES LAGOS GAC, SANWO-OLU AS HAMZAT PRESENTS APC NOMINATION FORM
ABUJA, NIGERIA — APRIL 30, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), led by Tajudeen Olusi, alongside the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The meeting, held in Abuja, brought together key political stakeholders from Lagos State as consultations ahead of future political activities continue within the…
LASPA REAFFIRMS EXCLUSIVE MANDATE ON PARKING MANAGEMENT IN LAGOS STATE
LAGOS, NIGERIA — APRIL 30, 2026 The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has reaffirmed its statutory mandate as the sole agency responsible for the regulation and management of all forms of parking within Lagos State. The General Manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, made this known while addressing recent developments involving a purported jurisdictional claim over…
President Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as Lagos APC Consensus Governorship Candidate for 2027
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the choice of Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus governorship candidate for Lagos State ahead of the 2027 election. The endorsement follows the decision of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), which selected the current Deputy Governor as its preferred candidate. The…
Lagos GAC Endorses APC Governorship Candidate for 2027 Election
Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has unanimously endorsed a governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The endorsement was described as a significant and historic decision by the party’s apex leadership in the state, reflecting internal consensus ahead of the forthcoming…
Dangote, Saudi Envoy Meet to Discuss Investment Opportunities in Energy, Infrastructure
Lagos, Nigeria, April 27, 2026 Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Nigeria, has met with Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, to explore investment opportunities in Nigeria’s energy and infrastructure sectors. The meeting, held in Lagos, focused on strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia through strategic partnerships and investments. Discussions…
Lagos Signs Power Purchase Agreements to Strengthen Energy Supply to State Assets
Lagos, Nigeria,Sunday, April 26, 2026 The Lagos State Government has witnessed the official signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with key energy partners as part of efforts to enhance electricity supply to critical state assets. The agreements were signed with Mainland Power Limited, Fenchurch Power Limited, and Viathan Engineering Limited, marking a renewed commitment to…
Sanwo-Olu Hails Lagos Residents as Monthly Sanitation Day Makes a Strong Return
Lagos showed up for its own cleanliness on Saturday — and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is not taking that for granted. The reintroduced monthly Sanitation Day recorded a widespread turnout across the state, with residents in Ikorodu, Badagry, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Alimosho, Ikeja, and Agege stepping out early to clean up their surroundings. For a…