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Governor  Babajide Sanwo-Olu  of Lagos State, on Wednesday inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games (NIG), tagged 'Lagos 2026'.   Front row, from left: Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende; Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Sam Egube; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Director-General, National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade; Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu and others during the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the maiden Lagos 2026 National Intermediate Games, held at Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday. Governor Sanwo-Olu charged the LOC members to approach the assignment with dedication, professionalism and a clear sense of purpose.   Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of Lagos House, Marina, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the Local Organising Committee's responsibi...

  The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and economic development with the successful graduation of participants from the Technical, Vocational and Educational Training (TVET) Programme. The graduation ceremony, themed “Empowering the Youths: From Knowledge to Income,” marked the successful completion of a six-week intensive vocational training programme designed to equip participants with practical, entrepreneurial, and income-generating skills. A total of 500 youths were trained across five vocational fields, including computer and phone repair, photography and videography, graphic design, cosmetology, and mixology, as part of the State Government’s strategic efforts to reduce unemployment and promote self-reliance among young people. Participants were drawn from the five divisions of Lagos State (IBILE), ensuring fair representation across Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, ...

…National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria visit Centre The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has expanded his commitment to technology and youth empowerment with the building of the  Ojaja Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre  at Ogombo, Ajah in Lagos State. The new AI hub, housed within the Ojaja Mall complex, integrates technology-driven retail, cinema, and innovation spaces designed to foster collaboration among young Nigerians and promote indigenous enterprise. Speaking on Tuesday during the visit of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) which followed the Council’s two-day national committee meeting in Lagos, the Ooni said the centre would serve as a  convergence point for Nigerian youths  to showcase innovations, develop tech-driven ideas, and engage productively. “This is another project that showcases the strength and creativity of Nigerians. Everything used in constructing and equipping this centre from materials to ...

Lagos State government , UNFPA have reiterated calls for greater investment in youth empowerment as it marks the 2025 World Population Day (WPD) on Wednesday.  l-r:   State Director ,   National Population Commission (NPC) in Lagos, Mr. Bamidele Sadiku ;  Programme Coordinator / Head of Lagos Office ,   U nited Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Abigail  Msemburi ;  Permanent Secretary ,  Ministry  of Economic Planning and Budget represented by  Director of Development Partners Dep t. , Mr. Mobolaji Onimole ;  former UNFPA Head in Lagos, Dr. Omosehin Omolaso ; Director, Lagos Bureau of Statistics (LBS), Mr. Tayo Oseni-Ope and others during the y2025 World Population Day event tagged “ Empowering Young People to Create the Families They Want in a Fair and Hopeful World”  organised by LBS, held   at the   Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), CBD in Ikeja. WPD is marked an...