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Politicspunch-ng11d ago

Lagos State Launches SME Loan Scheme

Agege Local Government and the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund have partnered to launch an SME loan scheme, offering up to N1m to support small businesses.

Group Backs Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru for Second Term in 2027
Businessvanguard-ng22d ago

Group Backs Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru for Second Term in 2027

The Young Ebonyi Businessmen Forum, Lagos State Chapter, has expressed support for Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, advocating for his re-election in 2027 to allow him to complete ongoing projects. The group also warned against "unfit" lawmakers.

Lagos NSCDC uncovers baby factory in Badagry
World24d ago

Lagos NSCDC uncovers baby factory in Badagry

Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has smashed a baby factory in an overnight operation at Okuju, Ilado, Road 1, Zone 1 Area of Olorunda, Badagry area of Lagos State. The…

Technologypunch-ng1mo ago

JAMB Delists CBT Centres in Nigeria

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria has delisted 23 CBT centres across Anambra, Delta, and Lagos states due to technical deficiencies found during the 2026 Mock UTME.

Sanwo-Olu Endorses Hamzat for 2027 Lagos Governorship
PoliticsPremium Timesguardian-ngpunch-ng+1vanguard-ng14d ago4 sources

Sanwo-Olu Endorses Hamzat for 2027 Lagos Governorship

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has publicly endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 gubernatorial election. Hamzat expressed gratitude for the vote of confidence from the governor.

Lagos Conducts Monthly Sanitation Exercise, Arrests Made
Politicspunch-ngvanguard-ng15d ago2 sources

Lagos Conducts Monthly Sanitation Exercise, Arrests Made

Lagos State conducted its monthly sanitation exercise, during which a task force arrested 50 suspected miscreants for infractions. State officials affirmed the lawfulness of the exercise and praised residents for their compliance.

Man Found Dead in Forest, Badagry Community Mourns
Politicsvanguard-ng19d ago

Man Found Dead in Forest, Badagry Community Mourns

Residents of Iragon community in Badagry, Lagos State, are in mourning following the discovery of the lifeless body of a middle-aged man, John Kotin, in a nearby forest. Conflicting accounts of his death have emerged.

Lagos APC Dismisses Reports of Stranded Delegates at Abuja Convention
Politicsguardian-ngvanguard-ng1mo ago2 sources

Lagos APC Dismisses Reports of Stranded Delegates at Abuja Convention

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports alleging that its delegates were stranded during the party’s Abuja convention, describing the claims as false and misleading, following earlier reports of the convention disrupting movement in the city.

Police Rescue Four Kidnapped Children in Lagos
Worldvanguard-ng1d ago

Police Rescue Four Kidnapped Children in Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command successfully rescued four kidnapped children from suspected traffickers at the Alafia Bus Terminal in the Coker-Orile area and reunited them with their families.

Lagos to Launch Paid On-Street Parking Scheme by 2026
PoliticsPremium Timespunch-ng5d ago2 sources

Lagos to Launch Paid On-Street Parking Scheme by 2026

The Lagos State government is set to introduce a paid on-street parking scheme, with implementation planned for 2026. This initiative aims to charge motorists for street parking as a measure to tackle persistent gridlock in the city.

Worldpunch-ng9d ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu Leads Farewell for Late Akran of Badagry

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led the farewell ceremonies for the late Akran of Badagry, urging the community to preserve the monarch's legacy. He emphasized the importance of upholding the values and contributions of the departed traditional ruler.

Sub-Saharan Africa Launches First Parametric Flood Insurance
EnvironmentPremium Times11d ago

Sub-Saharan Africa Launches First Parametric Flood Insurance

Africa Re and an insurance consortium have launched Sub-Saharan Africa's first parametric flood insurance, a pioneering initiative co-convened by the Lagos State Government, UNDP, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the Insurance Development Forum.

Lagos First Lady Backs N70M Fund for Children's Surgeries
Politicsvanguard-ng13d ago

Lagos First Lady Backs N70M Fund for Children's Surgeries

The Orunsii Welcare Foundation has pledged N70 million to fund pediatric surgeries for underprivileged children in selected Lagos hospitals, an initiative supported by Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the First Lady of Lagos State, to improve access to life-saving care.

Lagos Assembly Endorses Tax Unification Bill
Businessvanguard-ng13d ago

Lagos Assembly Endorses Tax Unification Bill

The Lagos State House of Assembly has unanimously endorsed the Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Bill 2025, calling for extensive public sensitization on the proposed tax unification across the state.

Politicspunch-ng15d ago

Lagos State Government Signs Three IPP Deals for Metered Electricity

The Lagos State Government has formalized three Power Purchase Agreements with Independent Power Producers. This initiative aims to expand embedded electricity generation and improve power supply to critical state infrastructure, including the adoption of metered electricity payments.

Lagos police dismiss cult clash rumors, intensify security
Politicspunch-ngvanguard-ng28d ago2 sources

Lagos police dismiss cult clash rumors, intensify security

The Lagos State Police Command dismissed widely circulated messages alleging an impending cult clash in parts of the state, with Commissioner of Police Fatai assuring residents and intensifying security in areas like Shitta.

Lagos 2027 Governorship Race Begins
Worldvanguard-ng1mo ago

Lagos 2027 Governorship Race Begins

The race for the Lagos State governorship in 2027 has begun to heat up, with supporters of various aspirants, including Hamzat and Ambode, claiming endorsement from Bola Tinubu.

Sanwo-Olu seeks tech-driven legal practice
Technologyvanguard-ng1mo ago

Sanwo-Olu seeks tech-driven legal practice

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerian lawyers to embrace innovation, technology, and entrepreneurial thinking to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving global…

Lagos Fire Incidents Attributed to Electrical Surges
WorldPremium Times1mo ago

Lagos Fire Incidents Attributed to Electrical Surges

Fire incidents in Lagos, Nigeria, have been attributed to electrical surges, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). Fortunately, no casualties were recorded, though household items worth millions of naira were destroyed.

LIRS Extends Deadline for Individual Income Tax Returns to April 14
BusinessPremium Timesguardian-ngvanguard-ng1mo ago3 sources

LIRS Extends Deadline for Individual Income Tax Returns to April 14

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns by two weeks, shifting it from March 31 to April 14, 2026, to provide individuals with additional time to complete and submit accurate tax returns.