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The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) and its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, have earned national recognition, winning two prestigious honours at the 2026 Nigeria GOVTECH Public Service Awards organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms under the Presidency. LASHMA clinched the Best State MDA in Digital Health Service Delivery Award 2026, while Dr. Zamba received the GOVTECH Trailblazer’s Award in recognition of her leadership and contributions to technological innovation and public sector transformation. The awards were presented at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, by the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Mr.…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has increased the pump price of petrol from ₦1,370 to ₦1,405 per litre at its filling stations, representing an increase of ₦35. The new price took effect on Friday, October 16, 2026, following a notification reportedly sent to filling stations a day earlier. The adjustment reverses the reduction made on Monday, October 12, when the company lowered its price to ₦1,370 per litre after an earlier increase to ₦1,405. The latest hike comes amid public concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed measures to ease the burden of rising fuel prices, including a petrol…

…Lady Oluranti Odutola celebrates milestone in a double celebration themed “Building Homes: Healing Nations” Joyfully Married Foundation has celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a relaunch and the official unveiling of Broken Vows: Restored Hearts, a compendium of marital stories, reflections, lessons and prayers featuring Joyfully Married Series 1–4. The event, held at Citadel Events Place (Jade Hall), Oregun, Lagos, was a double celebration as the foundation’s convener, Lady Oluranti Odutola, also marked her 70th birthday, making the occasion a memorable milestone in both her personal life and the foundation’s journey. The celebration, themed “Building Homes: Healing Nations,” highlighted the importance…

Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, has received the Trade and Investment Personality of the Year Award at the 7th Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA 2026), held in Accra, Ghana, from October 14 to 16, 2026. The award recognises her contributions to investment promotion, trade facilitation, industrial development and enterprise growth in Lagos State and across Africa. The conference brought together more than 300 public sector leaders and policymakers from over 10 African countries under the theme, “Governance 2030: Resilient Institutions for a Digital, Green and Secure Africa.” The event featured…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to food security, affordable food prices and agricultural development, targeting an increase in food self-sufficiency from 20 per cent to 40 per cent. The announcement was made on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the grand finale of the 2026 World Food Day celebration held at the Nigeria Police College Parade Ground, GRA, Ikeja. Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat represented Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu at the event organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems. Delivering the governor’s keynote address, Hamzat said Lagos must improve agricultural productivity, strengthen partnerships…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Abdulazeez Olumide as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Information and Strategy. Olumide, an alumnus of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), is expected to support the state government’s information management and communication efforts in his new role. The appointment marks another step in his professional career and places him in a position to contribute to how the Lagos State Government communicates its policies, programmes and activities to the public.

The Federal Government has approved ₦40.76 billion for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen healthcare delivery and expand access to essential medical services across Nigeria. The approval is aimed at improving healthcare financing, particularly for vulnerable populations, by supporting primary healthcare services and increasing access to affordable medical treatment. As part of the initiative, the government has extended health insurance coverage to inmates, a move expected to improve access to medical care for people in correctional facilities. The funding is intended to support essential health services, strengthen the country’s healthcare system and reduce the financial burden of…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved an increase in the monthly salaries of cleaners at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, from ₦15,000 to ₦80,000, bringing their earnings in line with the national minimum wage. The salary increase was announced on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the hospital, following an appeal by the cleaners during the governor’s visit. His Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday. Makinde also appealed to striking hospital workers to suspend their industrial action and allow his administration to address their grievances through…

The Fight Against Corruption Organization (FACO) has honoured the Coordinating Director of the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA), ESV. Temitope Akinbola, with an Award of Excellence in Anti-Corruption Leadership in recognition of her outstanding contributions to public service, transparency and accountability. The award was presented during a courtesy visit by the organisation to LASRERA on Wednesday, 14th October 2026. The Chairman of FACO, Dr. Francis Shopekan, commended the Authority’s leadership for its efforts to sanitise the real estate sector and promote accountability, professionalism and adherence to anti-corruption principles. In her response, ESV. Temitope Akinbola expressed appreciation for the…

The Lagos State Government has invited event organisers, promoters, creatives, hospitality operators, cultural institutions and other stakeholders to submit proposals for seasonal activities and celebrations across the state. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, aims to create a coordinated calendar of events covering Christmas, New Year, Easter, Eid, Independence Day and other cultural festivities. It also seeks to promote Lagos as a leading African destination for tourism, entertainment, culture and hospitality while creating memorable experiences for residents and visitors across Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe. Eligible submissions may include festivals and carnivals, concerts,…