The Lagos State Government has once again earned international recognition as the General Manager of the Lagos State Command and Control Centre, Mr. Femi Kennedy Giwa, received the Public Safety Personality of the Year Award at the 2025 AfriSAFE Awards held on Friday, November 14th, at the Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa, Kenya. The award was presented during the 6th Africa Safety Congress/AfriSAFE Awards, a prestigious continental event that convened over 35,00

Marriage Registrars across the Local Government Service of Lagos State have been urged to prioritize continuous self-development, maintain high professional standards, and ensure accountability in the delivery of marriage registration services. This call was made by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Local Government Establishments and Training (OLGE&T), Mrs. Bibilomo Olushekun, during the opening session of a two-day capacity-building workshop held at the Office of Local G

The Lagos State Government has once again earned international recognition as the General Manager of the Lagos State Command and Control Centre, Mr. Femi Kennedy Giwa, received the Public Safety Personality of the Year Award at the 2025 AfriSAFE Awards held on Friday, November 14th, at the Prideinn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa, Kenya. The award was presented during the 6th Africa Safety Congress/AfriSAFE Awards, a prestigious continental event that convened over 35,00

The Lagos State Government has continued its push for inclusive governance through civic engagement as it distributes nutritional food packs to expectant mothers under the Mother and Infant Child Development (MICHD) Programme. The initiative, led by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement (OPL&CE), is being implemented across all six health districts in the state. Recently flagged off at the Lagos State Health District IV, Akerele Primary Health Centre in Su

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), in partnership with the Raising Stars Africa Foundation, has commissioned four newly upgraded classroom blocks at Aganju Iku Inclusive Primary School II in Okokomaiko, Ojo Local Government, as part of a strategic effort to strengthen social inclusion and expand equitable access to quality education for all learners. The initiative marks another step in the state’s commitment to ensuring that children with disabilities re

Today’s News Highlight: Lagos’ N200bn bond has recorded an impressive 55% oversubscription, rising to a remarkable N310bn, reflecting the strong trust investors continue to place in the state’s economic direction. This overwhelming response not only boosts Lagos’ financial capacity for ongoing and future development projects but also reinforces its credibility and stability within the capital market. https://www.discoverlagos.ng/post/lagos-n200bn-bond-oversubscribed-by-55-a

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, graced the Lanre Da Silva 20th Anniversary Fashion Show on Sunday, 16th November 2025, held at the prestigious Royal Box on Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island. The event drew industry leaders, fashion enthusiasts, and cultural stakeholders who gathered to honour two decades of outstanding creativity by one of Nigeria’s most influential designers. The Commissioner celebrated Lanre Da Silva

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to strengthen the state’s response to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) by training healthcare workers on the prevention and management of sexual assault cases. The two-day capacity-building workshop, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa-Ikeja, brought together medical professionals from public and private health facilities across all levels of care. The training aimed to equip first

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, peaceful, and tolerant society where every resident feels valued and protected. The Governor made this statement while addressing the 2025 International Day for Tolerance, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs, with the theme “Raising a Generation of Tolerant Citizens: The Centrality of the Family,” at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Ala

Lagos State’s ₦200 billion conventional bond was oversubscribed by 55 percent, a development that highlights robust domestic investor confidence. This comes as its ₦14.8 billion Green Bond attracted almost twice the initial offer, securing N28.7 billion, a 94 percent oversubscription. The conventional bond, the largest ever issued by a non-corporate sub-national entity in Nigeria, drew total commitments of ₦308 billion, underscoring Lagos’ dominance in the country’s sub-natio

The Permanent Secretary of the Lands Bureau, Mr. Kamar Olowoshago, has expressed the Bureau’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation (OTCI) to enhance service delivery. He commended the numerous forward-thinking innovations introduced by OTCI within the Bureau, noting that these reforms have significantly improved workflow efficiency and promoted better public service outcomes . Mr. Olowoshago made these remark

The Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) has organised a one-day in-house training for its academic and non-academic staff, aimed at improving workplace standards and strengthening institutional professionalism. The interactive workshop, themed “Etiquette: A Drive Towards Standardisation of Norms and Professionalism,” marked a major step toward reinforcing the College’s commitment to excellence in service delivery. Welcoming participants, the Provost of LASCOHE

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu had the honour of receiving the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Nigeria, H.E. Mohammed Fouad, on a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Ikeja. The visit provided an important opportunity to reaffirm the longstanding friendship between Lagos State and the Egyptian government. Our engagement was warm, insightful, and deeply productive, reflecting the shared commitment of both sides to deepen cooperation. The Ambassador and I explored various areas

Today's Highlight on Lagos State focuses on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu strengthening Lagos–Egypt relations for shared progress, following a productive meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador, H.E. Mohammed Fouad They both explored deeper collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including trade, tourism, transportation, and capacity development, reaffirming Lagos’ commitment to international partnerships that drive sustainable growth and open new opportunities for the state.

The Lagos State Governor on Monday joined His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume at the opening of the FAAN National Aviation Conference, where leaders and stakeholders converged to discuss the future of Nigerian aviation. The event set the stage for high-level conversations on innovation, investment, and long-term sectoral reforms This year’s conference, themed “Leveraging the Nigeria

The Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and key stakeholders, has launched the 2nd Edition of the Resilience Sensitization Workshops for public secondary schools across the six Education Districts of Lagos State. The initiative aims to cultivate a culture of resilience among Lagos youth, equipping them with the skills to face the challenges of modern urban life . The sensitization workshops commenced on Wednesday at Immaculat

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, recently hosted the Grand Finale Pitch Screening of the Lagos Agrithon, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting youth-led agribusinesses. The event brought together 36 outstanding young agripreneurs presenting innovative agritech solutions to enhance food security and stimulate economic growth across the State . Speaking at the event, Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed that sustainable solutions must start with personal responsibility as climate change and environmental challenges continue to intensify globally. Residents were reminded that awareness and individual actions are crucial to building a healthier environment. Speaking at the 2025 Environmental Bees Club Sensitisation Programme in Alausa, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Dr. Tajudeen Gaji, emphasized that the ini

The Opening Night of the Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF) 2025 brought together top dignitaries, cultural icons, and creative industry stakeholders at the MUSON Centre, Onikan. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, led the distinguished list of attendees, reaffirming the State Government’s unwavering support for the creative and cultural sectors. The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, also graced the event, hi

The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has taken a significant step toward strengthening disability inclusion with the inauguration of a Technical Working Committee on Disability Inclusion. The ceremony held at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Conference Room in Alausa, Ikeja, brought together representatives from key MDAs, disability advocacy groups, development partners,