Lagos Supports 733 Widows with Empowerment Programmes: How to Benefit 

Adetutu A, The Insights 4 September 2026

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Government has supported 733 widows through empowerment and welfare initiatives designed to promote economic independence, protect rights, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.  The intervention was announced during the 2026

Lagos Trains 100 Youths in Event Planning: How Young Nigerians Can Turn the Skill into a Career

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 August 2026

Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe. 100 Young Lagosian Gain Event Planning Skills  The Lagos State Government has trained 100 young people in event planning and management, opening another pathway for youths interested in entrepreneurship, employment and the creative economy.  The maiden programme was organised by the

SheExports Project: Lagos Government, MABA to Empower 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs with Export Skills and Funding Support 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 June 2026

Photo Credit : MABA Lagos Launches SheExports Project to Support Women in Export Business  Women entrepreneurs in Lagos have received a major opportunity to expand their businesses beyond Nigeria as the Made in Africa Brands Ambassador (MABA), in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment and the Lagos State Employment Trust

Lagos Introduces Archery in Public Schools to Discover Young Talents and Create New Opportunities 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 May 2026

Lagos Government Expands Archery Programme Across Secondary Schools  The Lagos State Sports Commission has launched a new initiative aimed at introducing archery into public secondary schools across Lagos State as part of efforts to develop sporting talents from the grassroots.  The programme, organised in partnership with the Lagos State Archery Association,

HOPE-GOV Lagos: $500M Drive by World Bank & FCMB for Education & Healthcare

Adetutu A, The Insights 9 April 2026

A major transformation is underway in Lagos as the World Bank, FCMB, and the Lagos State Government push forward the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) programme. This $500 million initiative aims to strengthen basic education and primary healthcare systems, improving public service delivery for Nigerians.  What HOPE-GOV Means

Lagos Partners Welbeck to Light Up Surulere with Solar Streetlights

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 October 2025

The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye. Photo: The Electricity Hub The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Welbeck Electricity Distribution Limited, has taken a bold step toward cleaner and safer urban living by installing 20 automated solar-powered streetlights in Surulere.  This initiative, which also included the

Seyi Tinubu at 40: A Celebration of Leadership, Service, and Youth Empowerment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 October 2025

Seyi Tinubu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 40th birthday, praising his commitment to youth development and community empowerment.  In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described Seyi as “an industrious and compassionate

Lagos Partners with Marketing Analytics Africa to Host Major 2025 Marketing Tech Conference 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 May 2025

Lagos State has announced a powerful partnership with Marketing Analytics Africa (MAA) to host the 2025 African Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference (AMTEC). The event, scheduled for May 24, 2025, will take place at the Landmark Events & Conference Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.  With the theme “Marketing in the New Economy: Data-Driven Success in

Lagos Reaffirms Commitment to Women Entrepreneurs’ Empowerment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 March 2025

Governor Of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo olu The Lagos State Government has reiterated its dedication to empowering women entrepreneurs through targeted initiatives aimed at fostering financial independence and business sustainability.  Government’s Commitment to Women’s Economic Growth  At an empowerment programme held in Lagos on Thursday, stakeholders from

Lagos Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Digital and Financial Growth Strategies 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 March 2025

In a bid to strengthen female-led businesses, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to train women entrepreneurs in digital and financial growth strategies. This initiative is part of the activities lined up to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025.  Event Details and Focus Areas  The training, themed “Empowering Women, Elevating Businesses: Digital