Lagos news update today

Here are some of the latest news updates from Lagos, Nigeria:

Breaking News

• Lagos State Government has announced the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge to traffic after a 6-month closure for repairs. The bridge was closed in April 2020 for a major rehabilitation project. (Source: Vanguard News)
• The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in the Ikorodu area of the state. The suspects were arrested during a raid on a suspected cult hideout. (Source: Punch News)

Economy and Business

• The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the Federal Government to reduce the cost of doing business in Nigeria. The chamber said that high costs were hindering economic growth and development in the country. (Source: ThisDay Live)
• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the Lagos Stock Exchange (LSE) will be rebranded as the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The rebranding is aimed at promoting the exchange as a major player in the African capital market. (Source: BusinessDay)

Health

• The Lagos State Government has announced that it has recorded 12 new cases of COVID-19 in the state. The state government has also announced that it has increased the number of isolation centers in the state to 12. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Lagos State Ministry of Health has launched a new initiative to improve maternal and child healthcare in the state. The initiative, called the "Lagos State Maternal and Child Health Initiative", aims to reduce maternal and child mortality rates in the state. (Source: Leadership News)

Politics

• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will hold its national convention in Lagos State in June 2023. The convention is expected to be attended by party leaders and members from across the country. (Source: The Nation)
• The Lagos State Government has announced that it will hold a stakeholders' meeting to discuss the proposed creation of new local government areas in the state. The meeting is expected to be attended by traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders. (Source: Daily Trust)

Sports

• The Lagos State Government has announced that it will host the 2023 African Beach Games in the state. The games are expected to attract athletes from across Africa and will be held at the Eko Atlantic City. (Source: Punch Sports)
• The Lagos State Football Association has announced that it will hold a tournament to select the state's team for the 2023 National Sports Festival. The tournament is expected to be attended by teams from across the state. (Source: The Guardian Sports)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Lagos, Nigeria.