Tag: Lagos State government
Lagos fights traffic chaos with 10,000 trucks in E-Call system
Approximately 10,000 trucks have been registered to date, with additional registrations ongoing, according to Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director of Public…
Lagos seeks stronger stakeholder synergy to curb alarming rise in drowning cases
World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25, was instituted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2021 through…
Lagos appeals to Medical Guild to halt warning strike over salary dispute
To address the dispute, a Conciliation Committee, comprising representatives from both the Medical Guild and the government, has been established.
Lagos deepens Procurement Reforms with digital innovation, legislative backing
Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, hailed the Agency as “a model of excellence, both within and outside Nigeria,” adding…
Lagos bolsters Public Service with intensive training programmes
Another session, “Budgeting and Fiscal Management,” equipped 200 Budget and Planning Officers with modern budgeting techniques and fiscal discipline to…
Lagos cracks down on illegal traders as drainage projects near completion
However, Wahab said the return of traders to previously cleared areas under critical infrastructure threatens these efforts.
Lagos, UNFPA demand bold investment in Youth for fair future
Representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr. Mobolaji Onimole, Director of Development Partners Department, praised the governor’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda, which prioritizes youth,…
Lagos reopens Purple Mall after tragic death sparks uproar
Wahab acknowledged the public outcry that followed the incident, particularly on social media, where accusations were directed at regulatory bodies…
Charity Bridge raid: 14 nabbed in Lagos crackdown on miscreants, street traders
Those arrested are Kayode Solomon, 30; Destiny Chima, 48; Abdullahi Saidu, 25; Egbe Robinson, 20; Ekundayo John, 18; Francis David,…
Lagos set to attract Billions as Invest Lagos 2.0 kicks off with global stakeholders
Ambrose identified priority sectors for strategic investment, including infrastructure development, sustainable transportation, digital innovation, renewable energy, healthcare, creative and entertainment…
Lagos pushes for strategic partnerships to improve healthcare quality
Speaking at the forum, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, stressed the pivotal…
Lagos partners Afreximbank, ImpactHER to train SMEs for Export success
Ambrose highlighted that the training is designed to equip businesses with the skills to overcome export challenges such as inadequate…
Lagos suspends BRT Lane enforcement on Eko Bridge, Odo Iya-Alaro
LASTMA General Manager, Bakare Oki Olalekan, affirmed the agency’s readiness to manage the adjustment with efficiency and professionalism.
No going back: Lagos begins full enforcement of single use plastic ban
Wahab stressed that the ban does not cover all plastic products, clarifying that pure water sachets and PET bottles are…
Lagos fires up Pension awareness drive, vows no worker will be left behind
Speaking at the event, the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, described the programme as a key initiative designed to…
Lagos sets new standard, Civil Service now powered by Competency Framework
Transitioning from its pilot phase, the framework has now become the standard human resource management tool for talent development, workforce…
Makoko ignites a Clean Energy Revolution as Lagos launches 8 Million Cookstove rollout
Oshodi noted that the project had been in development since late 2024, involving consultations, stakeholder engagement, and public sensitisation.
Lagos reopens Oko-Oba Abattoir after hygiene crackdown
The shutdown followed an inspection by senior state officials that revealed “a flagrant disregard of the laws guiding safe operations…
FACT CHECK: Did Lagos really demolish Peter Obi’s brother’s house?
Currently, no independent evidence has surfaced to definitively link the Lagos State Government to the demolition. Meanwhile, the state’s commitment…
Ogudu/Ifako Lockdown: The 12 painful side effects of 110-day repair
While authorities have assured residents of traffic management and phased execution, the closure is expected to ripple through daily life,…
Lagos fires back at Peter Obi: “We didn’t demolish your brother’s property”
The government expressed dismay that Obi, a prominent political figure and former Governor of Anambra State, would issue such claims…
Lagos shuts down shocking illegal Abattoir, contaminated meat seized
According to officials, the illegal operation flagrantly defied the closure order placed on the Oko Oba Abattoir and posed significant…
Lagos Champions Gender Equity in Procurement, Boosts Women’s Role in Economic Growth
In his remarks, the Director-General of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Fatai Idowu Onafowote, described the dialogue as a…
Lagos champions Consumer Protection at 2025 Food Safety Workshop
Declaring the workshop open, Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, called for urgent action to…
Blood Revolution: Lagos launches game-changing digital platform to save lives
Described as a "long overdue lifeline", the system offers a full digital chain of custody for blood from donor registration…
Plan your movement: Lagos announces closure of popular bridge for 110 days
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, motorists were advised to use designated alternative routes…
Land war in Okun-Ajah: Lagos seals popular beaches, 180 buildings in major clampdown
According to Alebiosu, the action became necessary after repeated warnings and summons were ignored by the affected property owners.
Massive shake-up: Lagos unveils enforcement team for mandatory Health Insurance
Prof. Ogunlesi revealed that Lagos hosts over 46 NHIA-accredited HMOs, 1,800 private facilities, and a ₦100 billion health insurance market,…
Lagos shuts down Oko-Oba Abattoir indefinitely over filth, lawlessness
“The government sent me here and I am just giving you a message. I am not going to mince words,…
Lagos nabs 14 for open defecation in Agege, Alimosho
According to the authorities, all arrested individuals will be prosecuted in accordance with the State’s Environmental Sanitation Laws.