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Transportation

Sanwo-Olu reveals Red Line rail extension into Ogun

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that talks are in progress to extend the Red Line rail into Ogun State as part of efforts to ease congestion through an integrated transport system. Nairametrics reported that the disclosure was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity […]

Business

Sanwo-Olu hails Lagos as Africa’s leading urban powerhouse

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State hailed the city as a leading force among Africa’s urban centers, noting that Lagos is actively transforming and redefining economic trends and urban development amid rapid growth. He emphasized that Lagos sits at the forefront of this transformation, serving as a clear indicator across the continent that Africa’s urban […]

News

Sanwo-Olu urges calm after fire at Lagos plaza

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on residents to remain calm following a fire incident at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance Building located on Martins Street, Lagos Island. The fire, the cause of which has yet to be ascertained, broke out on Wednesday, with officials confirming that no casualties were recorded during the […]

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Sanwo-Olu presents N4.237tr budget to Lagos Assembly

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday presented a proposed budget of N4.237 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. The House, for its part, vowed to meticulously scrutinise the financial proposal. Security was visibly heightened within and around the Assembly complex during the event, with officers from the Police, […]

Lagos plans CNG-powered buses by end of 2024
Real Estate

Sanwo-Olu unveils 233 new housing units in Lagos

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday inaugurated 34 blocks comprising 233 housing units at the Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate in Ajah. This delivery marks another milestone in the state’s efforts to expand access to affordable and decent homes for its residents. The estate was developed through a Public-Private Partnership between the Lagos State […]

Lagos set to increase trips on electrified blue line
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Sanwo-Olu slashes fare by 50% for blue rail anniversary

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced a 50 per cent reduction in fares on the state’s Blue Line rail service for Thursday, September 4, 2025. The governor said the decision was taken to commemorate the second anniversary of the Blue Line’s commercial operations, which commenced in September 2023 on the Marina–Mile 2 corridor. […]

Conferences

PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu delivers keynote address at GITEX Nigeria AI summit

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has delivered a keynote address at the inaugural GITEX Nigeria Government Leadership and AI Summit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In a post on his official X handle, the Governor highlighted how technology and artificial intelligence can transform governance in Nigeria, while also sharing insights from the progress Lagos State has […]

Tech

Sanwo-Olu to unveil newly-built 12mw data hub

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will inaugurate Rack Centre’s 12-megawatt LGS2 data centre on April 10. This facility is set to double Nigeria’s national data centre capacity and strengthen Lagos’ position as West Africa’s digital hub. However, Africa’s data centre landscape is still led by South Africa, which holds nearly 50% of the continent’s capacity. […]

News

Sanwo-Olu calls for environmentally-friendly real estate

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has underscored the significance of innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity in shaping the future of the real estate sector in Lagos. His remarks reflect a commitment to fostering a thriving environment that meets the evolving needs of the community while promoting responsible development practices. This was disclosed by Sanwo-Olu during the […]