Lagos unveils app for residents to list businesses, make utility payments

The Lagos state government has launched MyLagos app, a digital platform designed to help business owners list their services and make utility payments.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, represented by Obafemi Hamzat, his deputy, said the initiative marks a significant milestone in the efforts of the state to become a leading smart city in Africa.

Sanwo-Olu described MyLagos as a comprehensive digital solution offering real-time traffic updates, emergency services, business listings, utility payments, and tourism information.

He also emphasised that the app serves as a vital bridge between the government and Lagos residents and urged Lagosians to embrace digital innovation by downloading and exploring its features.

“With the launch of the MyLagos App, Lagos State is poised to remain at the forefront of digital transformation, not just in Nigeria but across Africa,” he said.

The project was developed in partnership with MTN Nigeria and other stakeholders.

Abdulhakeem Giwa, MTN’s digital channel manager, described the MyLagos app as a “revolutionary” tool designed to transform the urban experience in Lagos.

“It ensures navigation is better and easier for all residents,” he said.

Giwa added that the app is intended to access essential information in Lagos, including location details, traffic updates, market listings, and business locations, among others.