Tag: Lagos State government
Lagos issues 18,000 Permits, declares unapproved buildings illegal
Oluyinka urged developers and property owners to regard the permit system not as an obstacle but as a safeguard that…
Lagos launches landmark HIV Survey to reach over 11,000 residents
Speaking at the launch, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, explained that the…
Night riders in Lagos must glow or face the Law as govt cracks down
He stressed that delivery companies must sensitise their riders and enforce strict compliance to avoid penalties from enforcement agencies such…
Afriland Towers Inferno: Lagos dispels late rescue claims, reveals true cause of deaths
“The tower had adequate fire rescue equipment, exit points, and an alarm system. The alarm was working at the time…
Lagos orders suspension of all reclamation projects in Banana Island, VI, Ikoyi, others
Wahab expressed deep concern about the rising number of reclamation activities on wetlands, floodplains, and lagoons across Lagos, noting that…
LASG debunks NMA’s salary cut claims, says Lagos doctors remain highest paid in Nigeria
The Commissioner stressed that Lagos doctors remain the highest-paid in Nigeria’s public health system, with the state going beyond the…
World Patient Safety Day: Lagos pledges stronger action to safeguard Children, Newborns
Permanent Secretary of HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu, reinforced the message by urging healthcare providers and communities to recommit to protecting…
World Patient Safety Day: Lagos ramps up efforts to protect Newborns, Children
Lagos, she said, remains determined to close these gaps by reinforcing regulatory oversight and expanding safe healthcare access.
Lagos shuts 32 illegal health facilities, warns hospitals against Auxiliary Nurses
“A hospital must be run by qualified doctors and nurses. We do not allow one doctor to handle everything from…
FG, Lagos unite in bold push to end Malaria
Highlighting some of the project’s milestones, Professor Pate pointed to the successful onboarding of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs)…
Lagos unveils Maiden Eko Arts and Craft Competition for Students
Registration will run from 11 to 18 September 2025, while the main competition will take place between 18 September and…
Lagos Govt deepens citizen engagement at 2026 Budget Consultative Forum
“We’ve had positive responses from island residents who acknowledged progress on infrastructure projects they requested last year. But we also…
Ebola Scare: Lagos races against time as Congo death toll soars
Lawal explained that all airport stakeholders, including immigration, customs, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), were being sensitised…
Lagos to Makoko Community: We’re coming to send you packing
The government has also expressed worries over the illegal extension of the shanties to under the third mainland bridge by…
Lagos seals Luxury apartments, clears Street traders in fresh crackdown
Wahab urged Lagos residents to adopt proper wastewater management and hygiene practices, stressing that collective responsibility was crucial for sustainable…
Lagos disburses ₦1.52bn Retirement Bonds to 798 retirees
According to him, the exercise “signifies the fulfilment of obligations under the Contributory Pension Scheme, ensuring that our dear retirees…
Lagos sounds alarm on illegal dredging ahead of Maiden Waterfront Summit
On the issue of illegal dredging, the Commissioner sounded a stark warning: “Approximately 10,625 cubic metres of sand are dredged…
Lagos, Stakeholders unite to unlock youth potential, boost employment
The governor said his administration’s vision is to build a Lagos where talent is recognised, dreams are nurtured, and the…
Plan your movement: Gridlock imminent as major Bridge on Lagos-Ibadan Road faces fresh closure
Under the revised plan, traffic will generally remain free-flowing for vehicles inbound Oshodi and Victoria Island from the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway…
Alimosho, Eti-Osa, Ikorodu top Adult Violence cases in Lagos in one year
Pedro revealed that of the 4,367 reported cases of adult violence recorded within the year, Alimosho accounted for 537 cases,…
Shocking report: 8,692 Domestic, Sexual Abuse cases rock Lagos in 12 months
On patterns observed, the Attorney-General noted that more men reported cases compared to previous years, while 60% of survivors of…
Lagos targets $1B annual inflow as Sanwo-Olu unveils bold SME export expansion drive
Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, represented by his Special Adviser on Communications, Media, and Publicity, Dr. Ogho Okiti, commended…
Lagos shuts 30 quack health facilities, warns residents against patronising unregistered facilities
Idowu urged residents to be vigilant when choosing healthcare centres, emphasising that every accredited facility displays HEFAMAA’s signage and certificate…
Lagos calls on CSOs, NGOs to strengthen citizen-government engagement
Speaking at the workshop, the convener and Permanent Secretary of OPLCE, Engr. Sholabomi Shasore, said the strategy is designed to…
Lagos launches fresh Registration for poor, vulnerable households
The LASSR, a subset of the National Social Register, is a comprehensive database of poor and vulnerable households in Lagos.…
Lagos charges residents to patronise only accredited Health facilities
According to her, the system also allows for immediate feedback. “If you have any comments or complaints, you can interact…
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts popular Maryland Bridge three days
To reduce congestion and ease movement, the Commissioner disclosed that traffic personnel would be deployed to the area.
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts major road in Ikoyi for drainage upgrade
The construction, requiring a section of Osborne Road to be cut near Foreshore Towers, is scheduled from 10:00 p.m. on…
Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos’ game-changing Digital House Numbering System
The governor commended the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing electronic land documentation as the only sustainable way to reduce…
Lagos saves N117B properties, 450 lives in stunning drop in fire cases
Presenting the 2024 Fire Report, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margret Adeseye, disclosed that…