The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has called on individual taxpayers in Lagos State to file their annual tax returns for the 2026 year of assessment on, or before 31st March 2026. According to a statement by the Head, Corporate Communications of the Service, Monsurat Amasa-Oyelude, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr. Ayodele Subair,…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed a judgment barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services and Vehicle Inspection Officers from stopping motorists, confiscating vehicles, or imposing fines on road users. In a unanimous decision, a three-member panel held that there was no basis to overturn the Federal High Court’s ruling of October…
Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, has donated N25 billion to support the Produce for Lagos Programme, an initiative of the Lagos Food Systems Infrastructure Company. The programme was creayed to enhance food security and promote economic development in the state. Elumelu announced the donation yesterday during the launch of the initiative…
Lagos State government has launched the Produce for Lagos Programme alongside a groundbreaking ₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund, a move designed to tackle the menace of food insecurity in the state. The initiative, unveiled at the Lagos House in Ikeja, is designed to secure the state’s food supply, generate employment, and catalyse a new era…
Leading Nigerian tech company, MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with Dell Technologies, has announced the official launch of the Dabengwa Data Centre, a state-of-the-art facility poised to revolutionise enterprise IT infrastructure across West Africa with its comprehensive cloud services offering. This strategic partnership delivers computing power, secure storage, and seamless cloud integration, empowering businesses to enhance…
Lagos State government has touched the lives of over two million households through its targeted food subsidy and support programmes, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, has said. “Under the State Food Subsidy Initiatives, we have successfully reached over 800,000 households.”These programmes provide much-needed financial relief, enabling families to access essential…
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in partnership with the Lagos State government, is set to launch Nigeria’s first floating solar power plant, a landmark project to bridge the energy gap in the state. Unveiled during the Lagos Energy Summit, the initiative is part of a broader collaboration with the REA, culminating in the signing of…
The Lagos Government has partnered Fidelity Bank Plc to foster entrepreneurship, spur jobs creation and boost economic growth. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated this during the official opening of the bank’s SME hub in Lagos. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the governor said the government has been exploring private…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) it has ramped up its night surveillance operations, leaving no hiding place for persons hiding under the cover of darkness, to dispose of their waste at illegal locations. The agency has reiterated its commitment to enforcing environmental laws, ensuring that offenders are identified and prosecuted. Speaking on the renewed…
