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The Lagos State Government has stepped up efforts to strengthen HIV prevention, testing, and treatment ahead of World AIDS Day 2025, even as it works to recover from major disruptions caused by a Stop Work Order issued earlier in the year by the United States Government. Photo L-R: State Director, Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme, Dr. Idayat Uthman; State AIDS Programme Coordinator (SAPC), Dr. Oludipupo Fisher; Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), Dr. Folakemi Animasaun and National Programme Officer, United Nation Programme on HIV AIDS, Dr. Temitope Fadiya, during a media briefing on the forthcoming 2025 World AIDS Day in Lagos. The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), Dr. Folakemi Animashaun , stated this during a press briefing on Thursday in Lagos, where she outlined renewed strategies to restore community HIV services affected by the directive. Dr. Animashaun, who officially launched this year’s comme...

Photo: Chairman, Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) Lagos State Chapter, Bldr. Asimiyu-Towolawi Bashir ( standing  right) and the General Secretary, TPL. Rasheed Osinowo ( standing  middle) presenting food items and cash support for patients of the Spinal Cord Injuries Centre in Mile 2, as part of events to commemorate the 2025 Lagos professional week, held recently. The Spinal Cord Injuries Association (SCIAN) transit facility in Amuwo Odofin turned to a brighter haven as the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) Lagos State chapter donated food items and cash to support victims of the fatality. At the weekend, APBN state chapter led by its chairman, Bldr. Asimiyu-Towolawi Bashir accompanied by the General Secretary, TPL. Rasheed Osinowo and other members visited the Spinal Cord Injuries Centre at Mile 2 as part of events to commemorate her just concluded 2025 Professional Week. Bldr. Bashir, at the commencement Professional W...

…‘a practical step t o  strengthen accountability, supports sustainable grow th’ - Minister of Finance The Federal government has launched a new technology-driven revenue system, the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project - REVOP, an initiative designed to redefine how the nation tracks, collects, and manages its public finances. It was launched alongside the Federal Treasury Receipt (FTR), a ground-breaking reform that provides a single, standardised, and digitally verifiable proof of all payments made into the Federal Government account. At the formal presentation of the initiative during the 31st National Economic Summit in Abuja recently, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthen fiscal responsibility through innovation and technology. The initiative, championed by the Federal Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Office of the Accountant-General of the Fe...

Lagos State government has unveiled its biggest budget ever — N4.2 trillion for the year 2026. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the proposal to the Lagos State House of Assembly, tagged as“Budget of Shared Prosperity.” Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu presenting the Y2026 Budget Estimates to the State House of Assembly, at the Assembly complex, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. The budget in simple terms The government says the 2026 budget focuses on four major areas: People-focused development (jobs, welfare, social support) Modern infrastructure (roads, bridges, housing, e.t.c) A stronger economy (support for small businesses, industries) Effective governance (improved service delivery) All these align with the Governor Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ development agenda. Where Will the Money Come From? Lagos plans to fund the budget using: Projected N3.12 trillion from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), which includes taxes, levies, and other ...

…Ambode, Sokoto Governor, Tax Chief Oyedele grace event The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN in an evening filled with camaraderie and glamour at her 2025 annual Dinner and Awards, recognised noble tax professionals and accountants, as well as deserving public officials.  L-R: Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and Chairman of the Occasion, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and recipient of CITN ‘Outstanding Contributions to Tax profession’ (Individual category), Mr. Olusesan Okunade during the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN 2025 annual Dinner and Awards at the High Points Event Centre and Suites in Alausa, Ikeja, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Amongst the recognised experts is Mr. Olusesan Okunade - a seasoned Tax professional, Chartered Accountant and Policy Affairs Analyst, was bestowed with an award of ‘Outstanding Contributions to Tax profession’ (Individual category). Okunade, on Saturday received the Award amidst the glitz at the...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been conferred with an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration by the Rome Business School, Nigeria. L-R: Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu receiving the Honorary Doctorate Award from the Founder of Rome Business School and Rome Business School, Nigeria, Prof. Antonio Ragusa, during the School’s 2025 graduation ceremony and Award presentation at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Governor Sanwo-Olu was honoured with the doctorate on Saturday during the 2025 Graduation Ceremony of Rome Business School, Nigeria, and the presentation of the Honorary Doctorate Award held at Victoria Island, Lagos. The founder of Rome Business School and Rome Business School, Nigeria, Prof. Antonio Ragusa, said Governor Sanwo-Olu was conferred with a Doctorate in Business Administration in recognition of his outstanding leadership, dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the ...

•Senate holds Zonal Security Meeting in Lagos, seeks collaboration to address insecurity Picture seated-from left: Alara of Ilara Epe, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo; Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi; Senator Gbenga Daniel; representative of Lagos State Governor/the Executive Secretary of Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayo Ogunsan; Senator Tokunbo Abiru; Chairman, Senate Committee on National Farmers' Retail and Markets Association (FERMA), Senator Sahabi Yau; Senator Oluranti Adebule; representing Oba of Lagos, Chief Lateef Ajose; Senator Olamilekan Yayi and others, during the SouthWest Zonal Security Summit, organised by The Senate in conjunction with the Lagos State government, held in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, November 21, 2025. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday, renewed calls for the creation of state policing, as well as adoption of indigenous security solutions, advanced technology. The Governor alongside stakeholders across sec...

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, formally opened a new housing scheme in Abraham Adesanya area of Eti-Osa, raising the State’s housing stock.   Newly built 34 Blocks of 233 Units (mixed apartments) at the Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate, Ajah by Ministry of Housing, commissioned by Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, November 21, 2025. Inset: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (middle); his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat (third right); Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing, Barr. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare (second right); member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Eti-Osa I constituency, Hon. Noheem Adams (right); Chairman of Eti Osa East LCDA, Hon. Biliaminu Agunbiade (second left)  and others during the commissioning. The 233-unit modern home project was delivered through a Public–Private Partnership between the Lagos State Government and Urban Shelter Limited...

Late Chief Dan Agbese The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of renowned journalist and one of the founders of Newswatch Magazine, Chief Dan Agbese, describing his death as a colossal loss to the media industry in Nigeria. In a condolence message issued by the Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, stated that the death of the ace columnist and journalism icon is painful and heartbreaking.  It reads: “Chief Agbese, a well-celebrated journalist, author, columnist and publisher, transited to eternal glory on Monday, November 17, at the age of 81. “The rich experience and knowledge of Chief Dan Agbese, who is a mentor and role model to many media practitioners in Nigeria, will be sorely missed. “The death of a journalism icon and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Chief Dan Agbese, is a great loss to the media industry and Nigeria, as well as his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. "He...

 … LASU  VC, LASUCOM Provost charge them to  serve with compassion, empathy   Lagos State government on Tuesday, urged newly inducted nurses of the Lagos State University College of Medicine, LASUCOM, to stay and work in the healthcare system as more medical workers are needed in the State. At an induction and oath taking ceremony held for the new nurses of the 6th set of Bachelor of Nursing Science graduates of LASUCOM at the institution’s auditorium in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, said the State needs more of the services of the 42 new nurses having invested in their training.   Newly inducted nurses with the Vice Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello,  Provost of LASUCOM, Prof. Olufemi Idowu and others  during the Oath-Taking ceremony at the LASUCOM auditorium in Ikeja on Tuesday. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Adeniran Kasali at the induction, he said: “Lagos is facing unique health ...

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday called on both local and international investors to support the development of the approved Lekki–Epe International Airport, describing the project as a strategic asset for Nigeria’s future. Governor Sanwo-Olu speaking at the third edition of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National Aviation Conference on Monday. He said the Lagos State Government is committed to working closely with the Federal Government and its agencies, as well as partner investors in building a stronger, safer, more competitive aviation industry for Nigeria. The Lekki-Epe International airport is an initiative of the Lagos State Government. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National Aviation Conference held at Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was attended by President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Gov...

CEO of Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, LSACA, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun. Ahead of 2025 World AIDS Day, Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) is set to commence free HIV tests across the State to mark 2025 World AIDS Day. The programme, scheduled to hold across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) starts on 18th November to 1st December 2025. In a statement released on Monday by the Agency, it noted that the initiative forms a major component of the activities lined up to mark the 2025 World AIDS Day and reinforces LSACA’s commitment to expanding access to HIV testing, promoting early diagnosis, and strengthening linkage to care. The Agency aims to close existing testing gaps while deepening community awareness on HIV prevention, management, and stigma reduction. Speaking on the upcoming exercise, the Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, emphasized the critical role of early testing in advancing the state’s publ...

The Lagos State government on Thursday launched the Lagos State Indigeneship Automated Certificate to aid appropriate planning for development and identify indigenous students of the state across the country. L-R:  Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mr Babatunde Onigbanjo; representative of the Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr Funmilayo Shokunbi and Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Hon.  Olawale Ade-Sulaiman, during the launch of Digital Indigeneship Certificate, at Ikeja, on Thursday - 13/11/2025. The unveiling, organised by the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations was held at the Secretariat, Alausa in Ikeja, with the theme ‘Lagos State Indigeneship Certificate Automation: A Step towards Modernisation.’ Speaking at the launch, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Olugbenga Oyerinde represented Dr. Funmilayo Sokun...