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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Lagos

September 17, 2026

Experts seek stronger investment, skills, policies for telecom growth

Experts at the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF) 7.0 on Wednesday called for stronger investment, skills development and supportive policies.

Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF)
September 16, 2026

Lagos assembly holds public hearing on artisans, craftsmen regulatory board bill

Mr Okunubi said the legislation should protect both artisans and consumers.

Lagos assembly in a session.
September 16, 2026

FG, states, private sector urged to collaborate to mitigate climate change impact

A flooded route or submerged site is a continuity issue—invest in resilient infrastructure accordingly,” Mr Oladipo urged stakeholders in the private sector.

Climate Stakeholder Townhall Meeting
September 15, 2026

Lagos ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‌‌‌assembly passes 2026 appropriation amendment bill

The passage followed consideration of a letter from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu seeking the assembly’s approval to reorder priorities under the 2026 budget.

Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly , Mudashiru Obasa
September 15, 2026

Stakeholders back Lagos assembly’s proposed bill to prohibit street begging

The bill seeks to establish a comprehensive framework to address street begging and the activities of street urchins while promoting public safety, order, and environmental sanity.

Street beggars
September 15, 2026

30 ships of imported fuel, food arrive at Lagos ports

The vessels are expected to discharge bulk urea, petrol, diesel, crude oil and bulk salt.

Ships at Lagos port used to illustrate the story.
September 15, 2026

Lagosians groan as outage disrupts businesses, homes; Ikeja Electric blames TCN

“Why hasn’t there been light in Akoka since Friday midnight? Day 4 of no light. No statement. No accountability. No explanation,” a customer said.

Blackout in Lagos, Ikeja Electric
September 14, 2026

TUC suspends industrial action over King’s College concession

He said the suspension would allow a newly constituted committee to undertake its assignment.

September 14, 2026

Desmond Elliot begs Gbajabiamila, seeks reconciliation after losing Lagos APC House of Assembly ticket

In a viral social media video, Mr Elliot was seen on his knees as he begged Mr Gbajabiamila for forgiveness and sought reintegration into the ruling APC in Lagos.

Desmond Elliot and Gbajabiamila
September 14, 2026

Lagos seeks 2,500 hajj slots for 2027

The Lagos government has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to increase its 2027 allocation to at least 2,500 slots.

Katsina Hajj pilgrims