The Forum of APC States Chairmen toured the Blue Line Rail project, where they commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his outstanding leadership in infrastructure development.
The Forum urged Nigerians to vote APC for rapid national growth and continued progress.
The Lagos State Ministry of Finance on Tuesday convened a one-day retreat to harmonise stakeholders’ input on a proposed Lagos State Wealth Fund Bill.
The bill is aimed at designing a coherent and bankable wealth fund architecture for the state.
Today, I received American content creator and streamer Kai Cenat at Lagos House, Marina. It was a pleasure to meet him and hear his perspective on our city.
He spoke about his experiences and the time he has spent here. This is his second visit to Lagos and his appreciation for the energy and creativity of our people came through clearly.
I recently attended the APC Youth Town Hall meeting in Lagos focused on the ongoing e-registration exercise. It was a fantastic opportunity to speak directly on why young people should register as members of the @OfficialAPCNg and actively participate in the process.
Earlier today, I spent time at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, National Theatre for the Lens for Good 2026 Storytellers’ Conference.
I saw how powerful visual narratives inspire, educate, and connect people. They do more than just entertain. They shape how people see us and how we see ourselves. The conversations at the conference showed that the stories we choose to tell reflect who we are and who we want to become as a society.
Seeing the National Theatre alive again, filled with young people creating and dreaming, explains why so much was invested in restoring this space. It is to give the next generation of African storytellers a home worthy of their talent and a place to learn the responsibility that comes with telling our stories well.
The view of the Blue Line Rail, a true success story, making its daily trips from the rooftop of the theatre is a beautiful bonus.
Let’s keep telling our stories together.
It was truly inspiring to meet many vibrant young people who are boldly challenging themselves and stepping forward in this crucial phase.
Opportunities wait for no one, you must be hungry, proactive, and ready to seize them when they appear.
2026: THE BEGINNING OF A MORE ROBUST PHASE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
Fellow Compatriots,
I welcome you all to 2026, with gratitude to God and confidence in our collective resolve that this new year will be a more prosperous one for our nation, our citizens, and all who call Nigeria home.
During 2025, we sustained the momentum on our major reforms. We had a fiscal reset and also recorded steady economic progress. Despite persistent global economic headwinds, we recorded tangible and measurable gains, particularly in the economy. These achievements reaffirm our belief that the difficult but necessary reforms we embarked upon are moving us in the right direction with more concrete results on the horizon for the ordinary Nigerian.
𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤
As we enter 2026, our focus is on consolidating these gains and continuing to build a resilient, sustainable, inclusive, and growth-oriented economy.
We closed 2025 on a strong note. Despite the policies to fight inflation, Nigeria recorded a robust GDP growth each quarter, with annualised growth expected to exceed 4 per cent for the year. We maintained trade surpluses and achieved greater exchange rate stability. Inflation declined steadily and reached below 15 per cent, in line with our target. In 2026, we are determined to reduce inflation further and ensure that the benefits of reform reach every Nigerian household. In 2025, the Nigerian Stock Exchange outperformed its peers, posting a robust 48.12 per cent gain and consolidating its bullish run that began in the second half of 2023.
Supported by sound monetary policy management, our foreign reserves stood at $45.4 billion as of December 29, 2025, providing a substantial buffer against external shocks for the Naira. We expect this position to strengthen further in the new year.
Foreign direct investment is also responding positively. In the third quarter of 2025, FDI rose to $720 million, up from $90 million in the preceding quarter, reflecting renewed investor confidence in Nigeria's economic direction, which global credit rating agencies, including Moody's, Fitch, and Standard & Poor's, have consistently affirmed and applauded.
𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦
A few days ago, I presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly. In that address, I emphasised that our administration has implemented critical reforms that are laying a solid foundation for long-term stability and prosperity. With patience, fiscal discipline, and unity of purpose, Nigeria will emerge in 2026 stronger and better positioned for sustained growth.
As inflation and interest rates moderate, we expect increased fiscal space for productive investment in infrastructure and human capital development. We are also confronting the challenge of multiple taxation across all tiers of government. I commend states that have aligned with the national tax harmonisation agenda by adopting harmonised tax laws to reduce the excessive burden of taxes, levies, and fees on our people and on basic consumption.
The new year marks a critical phase in implementing our tax reforms, designed to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for Nigeria. By harmonising our tax system, we aim to raise revenue sustainably, address fiscal distortions and strengthen our capacity to finance infrastructure and social investments that will deliver shared prosperity.
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Today, we had the honour of hosting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2025 Adamu Orisha Play Eyo Festival in Lagos. It was a proud moment for me as governor and as a Lagosian to witness the return of this historic celebration after eight years.
The Eyo Festival is one of the clearest expressions of who we are as Lagosians. Seeing the Eyos glide through our streets in white is a reminder of the deep roots and shared values that hold this city together.
This year’s festival was particularly meaningful as it honoured four outstanding figures who helped shape Lagos and Nigeria, including Mama Abibatu Mogaji, whose life reflected the strength and leadership of Lagos women, as well as Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, and Chief Michael Otedola.
I am grateful to the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, our traditional institutions, and the families of the honourees for preserving this heritage. Lagos continues to honour its past while building its future, and the Eyo Festival remains a powerful reminder of that balance.
LASG diverts traffic for Eyo festival
The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary diversion of traffic on a section of the Third Mainland Bridge for the Eyo Festival scheduled for Saturday.
Today, I had a meeting with the Minister of Defense, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu.
We agreed to set up a joint committee that will review every land-related issue between Lagos State and the Nigerian Army. Our goal is to find a fair and lasting resolution that serves the interests of Lagosians and Nigerians as a whole.
This process will also help us clear up long-standing documentation gaps, put proper records in place, and ensure that we all move forward with clarity and mutual understanding.
PROFESSOR AKANBI MOSES ADEBOWALE TO PRESENT LASU 114TH INAUGURAL LECTURE ON TUESDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER 2025
The Lagos State University 114th Inaugural lecture will be delivered as follows:
INAUGURAL LECTURER: Professor Moses Adebowale AKANBI, Dean, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University.
TOPIC: 'The Nature of Error: Human Fallibility Versus Divine Infallibility In Computational Thought'
DATE: Tuesday, 11th November 2025
VENUE: Buba Marwa Auditorium, LASU Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
TIME: 2.00 p.m.
Guests are expected to be seated by 1.30 p.m.
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We are LASU, We are Great!
It was an honour to join Governor @jidesanwoolu in officially opening the newly constructed Ekiti State Ring Road (Phase I), as a special way to celebrate Governor @biodunaoyebanji’s third year in office.
Today, I joined my brother, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, in Ekiti State to officially commission the newly constructed Ekiti State Ring Road (Phase I) in commemoration of his third year in office.
This project is a testament to Governor Oyebanji’s commitment to meaningful development and his dedication to improving the daily lives of his people.
Today, I attended the Lagos State Stakeholders’ Forum of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
It is always important for us to come together, reflect on our progress, and renew our shared commitment to the ideals that unite us, service, accountability, and the continuous growth of Lagos State.
As a collective, we also unanimously endorsed our President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a second term as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
I am encouraged by the passion and dedication of our party members, from the leaders who have built this foundation to the young men and women who carry our vision forward.
Together, we will continue to strengthen our democracy, deliver good governance, and build a Lagos that works for everyone.