Tag: Lagos State government
Lagos to activate feeding programme in public schools
According to Abiodun, the feeding programme is one of the resolutions that emerged after the 18th Executive/Legislative Parley which was…
Fire burns 82 people to death, destroys N25.37bn properties in Lagos
"Despite the challenges, the agency successfully rescued 376 victims, preserving an estimated property worth of N152.22 billion, albeit with a…
Lagos shuts 840 event centres facilities for safety violations
According to the commissioner in the last one year, the Lagos State Safety Commission had carried out enforcement action at…
Lagos evacuates 753 lunatics, destitute, beggars from streets
Ogundele said a total of 53 beggars were apprehended during the joint operation of the Ministry with the Lagos State…
Ajeromi gas explosion: Lagos confirms 11 dead, 22 others still in hospital
Abayomi revealed that out of the 33 casualties, 11 fatalities occurred due to extensive third-degree burns, which severely impacted vital…
We are not afraid to enforce our environmental laws – LASG
Wahab restated that the recent removal of structures on the alignment of Odo Iya Alaro river in Mende Villa estate,…
Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of popular roads in Ikoyi for repair
"To mitigate the traffic implications, the repair works will be conducted in phases. Phase 1 will focus on the stretch…
Lagos set to increase jetties to 20 with addition of 13 new ones
Alebiosu noted that the jetties were expected to boost water transportation which would serve as an alternative to road travel,…
Lagos issues 5,961 Planning Permits in one year
According to him, in 2019, 2,030 out of 3,814 applicants were granted planning permits, saying that in 2020, 4,821 out…
Lagos recovers N48.13 million, 18 properties from fraudulent estate agents
Akinderu-Fatai warned residents not to fall victim to fake or dubious estate agents and to patronize registered real estate individuals/organizations.
Lagos warns intending retirees to be wary of fraudsters
Ayantayo said the government has continuously prioritized the welfare and interests of pensioners in the Public Service by ensuring the…
Lagos vows to provide more homes through completion of ongoing housing schemes
Akinderu-Fataii further revealed that old estates were being re-evaluated with a plan to restore their infrastructure and maximize the available…
Lagos unveils 10-minute building permit system for approvals
Report has it that a significant milestone was achieved on Dec. 4, 2023, when the bill for the establishment of…
Planning Permit Approval: Lagos announces 40% rebate on payment of duties, permit
Olumide disclosed that the Amnesty initiative would allow owners and developers of existing buildings to obtain planning permits without the…
FG paid Lagos N3.9bn as derivation for being oil producing state – LASG
Lagos, which joined the league of oil-producing states in the country in 2016, said it received a total of N3.911bn…
Lagos demolishes 301 distressed buildings
In his words: "85 percent of the 354 of the identified distressed buildings in the state has been removed including…
Lagos set to inaugurate 50 Meat Vans, Last Mile shops
Abisola said that the government remained committed to making the state an organised food system and value chain destination, stressing…
Lagos confirms deportation of some people to Osun
There have been furore over over deportation of Osun State indigenes by the state government at the weekend, with Osun…
I am saddened, shocked by deportation of Osun indigenes by LASG – Peter Obi
Obi, in series of tweets said this is not merely a concern for Osun State but for all Nigerians who…
Lagos posts N433.408bn revenue performance in first quarter of 2024
The commissioner added that the Total Capital expenditure recorded a performance of 54%, which is N178.728 billion, disclosing that the…
Lagos uncovers another illegal settlement under a bridge in Ikoyi
This is coming less than three days after the government uncovered 86 rooms under the Dolphin Bridge where tenants paid…
Lagos pays N849.555m to 8,475 students as scholarship, bursary
Sule said N335,600,000 was approved for 1,591 students for the 2022/2023 Scholarship Award for undergraduate and Ph.D recipients as well…
Lagos warns fuel service stations against traffic gridlock
The Ministry of Transportation said it viewed with great concern, the disruption of traffic flow by patrons at fuel stations…
Lagos partners Naija Brand Chick for hospitality, trade fair
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, said the partnership is about taking…
Suspension order on Dosunmu Market, environs remains in force – LASG
Mrs. Bola Olumegbon Lawal, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts (CBD), clarified that the state government…
Lagos arrests 10 fake MOT enforcement officials
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa while addressing the Press, revealed that the arrest was made in…
LASG shuts shops on Martins Street for safety violations
The Director-General of the Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, disclosed that the two lock-up shops were sealed following a petition from…
Lagos govt to extend Blue Rail Line to Ogun
Mr Olasukanmi Okusaga, the Director of Rail Transport, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (LAMATA), stated this on Tuesday in Lagos.…
Lagos begins demolition of buildings on drainage right of way
The removal exercise which followed the expiration of several served contravention notices on the property owners was carried out by…
Lagos issues urgent drowning prevention advisory
Mojola urged facility operators to ensure the presence of certified lifeguards during operational hours, display clear safety rules and emergency…