The Lagos Standard

Over the past year, we’ve heard plenty of Lagosians complain about the state, and underwhelming is putting it mildly. From crumbling infrastructure to hygiene issues , life in the Lagos hasn’t been as smooth as we’d like.  After much debate and discussion about the state’s wellbeing, a new budget has finally been approved , and it’s made by… the Lagos State House of Assembly. The House has approved a N4.4 trillion budget for 2026 , a major step in planning how the state will spend money to serve residents better. Budget Approved After Review On Thursday, lawmakers led by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa passed a bill authorising the state to issue and spend a total of N4,444,509,776,438 in the next fiscal year. The figure was presented by Hon. Olumoh Sa’ad , Chairman of the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget. He broke down how the money will be spent: Recurrent expenditure: N2,052,000,000,000 — for salaries, running the government, and administrative costs Capita...

 In the world of legal education in Nigeria, a new name is now on everyone’s lips.  In January 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the new Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Law School , making her the first woman to hold this position since the school was founded in 1962 .  This is a big moment in Nigerian history, not just for women in law, but for everyone who believes in leadership based on merit and experience. Who is Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote? Dr. Odusote is an experienced legal educator and administrator who has spent most of her career at the Nigerian Law School. Before this appointment, she served as Deputy Director‑General and Head of the Lagos Campus , one of the largest campuses in the system.  She began her journey in legal education in 2001 as a lecturer and steadily moved up the ranks, serving in important roles such as: Head of the Academic Department Director of Academics ...

 Hello my fellow Lagosians, We’ve been apart for far too long, so please allow me tender my sincere apologies for my 6-month hiatus. Life happened. I was busy getting married.  Now that I’m back, I’m here to do what I do best: share the rea l t ips you actually need if you’re planning to get married at the Lagos Ikoyi Marriage Registry. So without further ado… let’s lock in  1. Do Your Research As obvious as this may sound, doing your research is key . And no, I don’t mean asking one auntie or relying on vibes. Your first stop should be the Ministry of Interior website,  they’re the body that oversees all things marriage in Nigeria. Personally, I combined good old Google, ChatGPT (of course), and the official website, trust me, it saved me a lot of confusion. This research helped me understand something very important: the types of marriages recognised in Nigeria . Confused? Don’t worry, let me break it down. There are two major types of marriages : Normal marri...

 A state is a place governed by people voted in by the citizens , and Lagos State is no different. While we respect our leaders enough to vote them in, we also owe it to ourselves to know who they are and what they actually do . That’s why, starting today, every Thursday , we’ll run a series that shines a light on three Lagos State leaders,  the positions they occupy, the work they do, and the money they handle from our tax papers.  Do they keep the Lagos standard , improve it , or… not? The verdict? That’s left up to you, my fellow Lagosians. Your opinions matter, so comment freely, engage, and let’s talk Lagos governance. So without further ado, Lets Lock in... 1. Babajide Sanwo‑Olu Who he is: Governor Sanwo‑Olu has been the Governor of Lagos State since 2019 and was re‑elected in 2023. Before becoming governor, he worked in government and private companies, including banking. He also served as a commissioner in several ministries and led the Lagos State Developmen...