13 articles tagged with “Lagos State”
From Lagos to Ondo, local government councils are deploying resources to upgrade schools, distribute cash palliatives, and restructure administrations in response to community needs.
Residents of Alagbado have petitioned Lagos State's Chief Judge over what they describe as illegal and violent execution of a court judgment by the Deputy Sheriff's Office, raising questions about judicial oversight of enforcement procedures.
President Bola Tinubu's call for governors to decentralize development comes as state governments pursue starkly different policy priorities, from rehabilitation programmes in conflict zones to transportation reforms in commercial hubs.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority reported rescuing 1,075 injured road crash victims in 2025, while safety engineers call for urgent legislation to address the rising toll of preventable accidents across Nigeria.
The Lagos State Government has mandated licensed betting operators to automatically deduct a 5% withholding tax from customer winnings, marking the latest move in the state's aggressive revenue expansion strategy.
Nigeria's local governance faces scrutiny as the New Nigeria People's Party fails to field candidates in Kano State's legislative by-election while Lagos State postpones the resumption of its monthly environmental sanitation initiative due to logistical constraints.
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health launches nationwide salt reduction initiative targeting cardiovascular disease as Lagos State intensifies training for newly recruited primary healthcare workers.
Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority aims to double assets under management to $6 billion while Lagos State positions its proposed Wealth Fund as a model for subnational investment structures.
The Lagos State Government's implementation of new tax regulations has positioned the construction and real estate sectors at a pivotal moment, with industry stakeholders assessing the implications for business operations and investment flows.
Lagos State has begun implementing a 5% withholding tax on gaming winnings in line with federal tax regulations, as Nigerian authorities intensify revenue mobilization efforts ahead of stricter compliance requirements for 2026 business filings.
From Lagos boardrooms to Benin City stadiums, Nigerian sports authorities are dismantling age restrictions and mobilizing resources to revitalize athletic participation, while the nation's football stars shine on European stages.
Lagos State will convene its second energy investment forum in May to accelerate power sector reforms and attract private capital, as Nigeria grapples with chronic electricity supply failures costing households and businesses billions in losses.
Lagos State intensifies promotion of its Ilera Eko mandatory health insurance scheme to reduce maternal and child mortality, while micronutrient supplementation programs address widespread anaemia among pregnant women across Nigeria.