Lagos State
State in Nigeria
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| 2024 | Mojisola Meranda became the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, succeeding Mudashiru Obasa after his impeachment. |
| 2024 | Time Out magazine ranked Lagos as the 19th Best City to visit in the World. |
| 2024 | Construction of the 1.2 million square meter Food Logistics Park in Ketu-Ereyun is expected to be completed, becoming the largest food logistics hub in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
| February 29 2024 | Planned inauguration of the Red Line railway in the presence of Nigerian President Tinubu, connecting Agbado and Oyingbo. |
| February 14 2024 | Governor Sanwo-Olu announces the upcoming inauguration of the Red Line railway between Agbado and Oyingbo. |
| January 2024 | Announcement that the Lagos suburban railway had transported 583,000 passengers in its first four months, positioning it as the largest inner-city rail service provider in Africa. |
| 2023 | Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu continues to serve as Governor of Lagos State, leading the Executive Council with Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as Deputy Governor. |
| 2023 | Release of 'Battle on Buka Street', further demonstrating the continued growth and success of the Nigerian film industry centered in Lagos |
| 2023 | Naira devaluation significantly impacts Nord Automobile Limited, causing increased prices of imported components and challenging the company's manufacturing operations in Lagos. |
| 2023 | Lagos ranked second-lowest in global quality of life survey by Statista Research Department, placing just above Manila in the ranking. |
| 2023 | The John K. Randle Centre was inaugurated with an exhibition on Yoruba culture, showcasing a new approach to museum curation that blends modern Western practices with traditional Yoruba storytelling methods. |
| December 2023 | The Lekki oil refinery went into operation, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria's oil processing industry. The refinery is expected to process 650,000 barrels of oil per day when fully operational, making it the seventh largest oil refinery in the world and addressing Nigeria's long-standing need for domestic oil processing. |
| December 18 2023 | Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu opened the Fresh Food Hub in Idi-Oro, Mushin, aimed at improving food supply speed and reducing food waste before reaching customers. |
| September 4 2023 | Lagos State Rail Mass Transit began its operational service, launching an urban rail system to improve transportation infrastructure in the state. |
| June 2023 | Devaluation of the Nigerian naira, significantly impacting the local economic landscape and influencing tourism pricing in Lagos |
| May 2023 | LAMATA (Lagos Transportation Department) introduced electric buses to Lagos's public transportation system, marking a significant upgrade in the city's transit infrastructure. |
| May 29 2023 | Babajide Sanwo-Olu was sworn in for his second term, becoming the 6th democratic governor and 15th overall governor of Lagos State. |
| May 25 2023 | Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu opened the new Ikosi International Fruits Market in the Ketu district, featuring 1,004 shop units with water, electricity, parking, and security facilities. |
| April 2023 | Federal Government approved the construction of a second airport, Lekki-Epe International Airport. |
| March 2023 | Renovation of the National Arts Theatre is completed, enhancing the monumental building's significance in Lagos. |
| March 11 2023 | Babajide Sanwo-Olu won the governorship elections for a second term. |
| January 2023 | The new deep sea port of Lekki was commissioned, located 50 km east of Lagos, further enhancing the region's port capabilities. |
| 2022 | Nigeria achieved a significant milestone in pharmaceutical production, hosting approximately 60 percent of Africa's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, with major pharmaceutical companies concentrated in the northern part of Lagos. |
| 2022 | The population of the greater Lagos area was estimated to have grown to roughly 28 million. |
| 2022 | A new fertiliser production plant began operations, producing 3 million tonnes of fertiliser annually, positioning Nigeria to fill the market gap left by the absence of Russian fertilisers due to the Ukraine invasion. |
| 2022 | According to the Council on Foreign Relations' Nigeria Security Tracker, Lagos State recorded 135 violent deaths over a 24-month period, averaging 5.6 homicides per million inhabitants, which is notably lower than the national average and significantly safer compared to rural areas. |
| 2022 | The IPCC Sixth Assessment Report identified Lagos as one of 12 major African cities most severely affected by potential sea level rise, with estimated cumulative damage ranging from US$65 billion to potentially US$397 billion depending on different climate change scenarios. |
| 2022 | The Lagos sawmill relocated from its original site in Oko Baba to a new location called Timberville, just outside Lagos, to access more modern facilities and address space constraints at the previous location. |
| 2022 | Death of Bishop Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye, who led the Diocese of Lagos |
| 2022 | Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education was upgraded to become Lagos State University of Education, marking a significant transformation in the institution's status and educational offering. |
| 2022 | Estimated population of Ikorodu reached 1,041,066, showing significant urban growth with an annual population growth rate of 5.26%. |
| September 2022 | The Apapa sugar refinery of the Dangote Group increased its turnover to 288.3 billion naira (€590 million) in the third quarter, representing a 47% increase from the same period in 2021. |
| May 18 2022 | Lagos state government announced a total ban on Okada (motorcycle taxis) in 6 local government areas of the state. |
| January 2022 | Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced plans to commence construction of the 38-kilometer Fourth Mainland Bridge, projected to be the longest bridge in Africa, connecting Lagos Island through Lekki and Ikorodu. |
| 2021 | Lagos introduces a public transport card system, eliminating cash payments for buses and light rail transportation. The card can be used across BRT and LBSL bus services, and can be purchased at ticketing booths throughout Lagos State. |
| 2021 | Lagos Ferry Authority recorded approximately two million passengers per month, highlighting the significance of ferry transportation in the city. |
| 2021 | Catholic population in the Archdiocese of Lagos recorded at 343,675 with 184 parishes |
| December 2021 | Lagos State planned to select the preferred bidder for the Fourth Mainland Bridge project. |
| June 2021 | By the first half of 2021, Lagos State's internally generated revenue (IGR) reached over ₦267 billion. |
| April 2021 | Six bidders submitted proposals for the Fourth Mainland Bridge project, a US$2.5 billion infrastructure development spanning 38 km across Lagos Lagoon. |
| 2020 | The Spanish police series 'La unidad' began using Lagos as a filming location. |
| October 2020 | The Lekki toll gate became the focal stage of the famous #EndSARS protest, a significant social movement in Lagos. |
| January 18 2020 | A cabinet reshuffle was conducted, involving the movement of three Commissioners to new roles, two Special Advisers promoted to Commissioners, and three new Commissioners appointed. |
| 2019 | Oshodi Bus Terminal, the largest bus station in West Africa, commenced operations, serving as the central hub for city and long-distance buses. |
| 2019 | A scientific paper published in PLOS One estimated the potential climate change impacts on Lagos, projecting how the city's climate would resemble Panama City's by 2050 under a moderate climate change scenario. |
| 2019 | LBSL (Lagos Bus Services) was inaugurated, introducing Brazilian-built Marcopolo buses to the city's public transportation network. |
| 2019 | The British drama 'The Last Tree' used Lagos as a filming location. |
| August 13 2019 | Governor Sanwo-Olu nominated additional members to complete the Executive Council. |
| July 15 2019 | Governor Sanwo-Olu nominated the first batch of members for the Executive Council. |
| May 29 2019 | Babajide Sanwo-Olu was inaugurated as the 15th Governor of Lagos State, marking the beginning of a new administration. |
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