Lagos news update

Here are some recent news updates from Lagos, Nigeria:

Economy

• The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a new industrial park in the Badagry area of the state, which is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost economic growth. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Federal Government has approved a N1.2 trillion budget for the Lagos-Ibadan rail project, which is expected to be completed in 2023. (Source: Punch)

Infrastructure

• The Lagos State Government has launched a new bus rapid transit (BRT) system, which is expected to reduce traffic congestion and improve public transportation in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Federal Government has approved a N100 billion budget for the reconstruction of the Apapa-Oshodi-Ojota-Oworonshoki Expressway, which is expected to be completed in 2023. (Source: The Nation)

Security

• The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected cultists in the Ajegunle area of the state, following a raid on their hideout. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Army has launched a new operation in the state, aimed at tackling kidnapping and other forms of criminality. (Source: Vanguard)

Health

• The Lagos State Government has launched a new initiative to improve healthcare services in the state, which includes the establishment of new hospitals and the recruitment of more healthcare workers. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Federal Government has approved a N1.5 billion budget for the construction of a new teaching hospital in the state. (Source: The Nation)

Education

• The Lagos State Government has launched a new initiative to improve education in the state, which includes the establishment of new schools and the recruitment of more teachers. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Federal Government has approved a N500 million budget for the construction of a new university in the state. (Source: Punch)

Politics

• The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced plans to seek re-election in 2023. (Source: ThisDay)
• The National Assembly has approved a bill to establish a new state in the South-West region of Nigeria, which is expected to be named Lagos State. (Source: The Nation)

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