Lagos government takes multiple actions on local governance and security

The Lagos State government in Nigeria is taking several steps related to local administration and security. The state assembly is conducting audits of local governments and local council development areas to improve financial accountability.

Separately, the state is cracking down on people who illegally award or use chieftaincy titles. In other news, a group of Lagos Muslims said they would not support a non-Muslim candidate for governor in the 2027 election. The United States also announced plans to open a new $537 million consulate in Lagos by 2028.