Lagos State has emerged number one in domestic debt in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 as it posted N1.04trillion of Nigeria’s public debt profile of N152.39 trillion. This national debt however consists of external and domestic. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said external debt rose to ($99.65billion) in Q2 2025 from N149.38trillion ($97.23billion)…
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…
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…
Fresh crisis looms in the nation’s maritime sector as dock workers unions including truck drivers are threatening to shut down the Lagos ports over alleged extortion by the state’s enforcement agencies. But while the unions have issued the warning, another key industry body, Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations (COMTUA), has dissociated itself from…
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…
The Lagos State government has lauded management of Martell Tower for promoting cultural and educational experience in the state. State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, gave the commendation at the weekend when she visited the French Cognac pop-up – the Martell Tower. She lauded the management for their innovative approach to blending…
Lagos Ministry of Agriculture & Food Systems Department in collaboration with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and EkoInnovation Centre, supported by the Lagos State Government has awarded N100 million in grants to 26 young agripreneurs at the maiden edition of the Lagos Agrinnovation Summit. The platform is designed to foster meaningful conversations, collaboration,…
Glovo, Lagos State government and She Code Africa have partnered to empower women with digital skills to promote gender inclusivity in the tech ecosystem. The partnership saw Glovo hosting its Women in Tech Bootcamp Program, a ground-breaking initiative, aimed at fostering tech inclusion, providing skills training, and empowering women to build successful careers in technology…
