Tag: Lagos State government
Why we are rolling out E-Call Up System – LASG
Under the new system, truck operators must register online and upload their Authority to Load (ATL) documents.
Lagos issues urgent warning over flash floods, heavy rainfall
The advisory also reiterated the danger faced by motorists and pedestrians who attempt to navigate flooded streets, warning that vehicles…
UN Women, Lagos join forces to empower Women through Public Procurement
She noted that the programme, Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement in Nigeria, supported by the African Development Bank, is…
No more hiding: Lagos deploys drones, fines to crush Waterfront crimes
To enforce the policy, the ministry is partnering with the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and the eGIS office…
Lagos moves closer to 100% Digital Procurement with 10 new MDAs Onboarded
He also highlighted the continued investment by the Sanwo-Olu administration in digital infrastructure and automation, urging procurement officers to remain…
Lagos set to revolutionise clean energy with eight million cookstoves rollout
George further highlighted the economic benefits of the initiative, noting that it aligns with Lagos State’s broader climate agenda, which…
JUST IN: Lagos set to announce reinstatement of monthly Environmental Sanitation
Wahab decried the worsening sanitary conditions in parts of the city, especially the activities of illegal cart pushers and traders…
Lagos unleashes game-changing Public Service Accelerator
The programme builds on prior reforms like Project Wheel, the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, and the Office of Transformation, Creativity…
Power Shift: Lagos unveils bold plan to light up every home, build energy locally
As part of its near-term interventions, the commissioner said the ministry is set to complete and activate eight interconnected mini-grids…
Lagos pays N15bn to 6,024 retirees, smashes Pension backlog
Notably, he said N3.1 billion was paid to 1,013 retirees during the 103rd ceremony; N4 billion to 1,455 retirees during…
Epic spending spree: Lagos powers 143 cultural events with N8.4 billion
According to Benson-Awoyinka, the funds were channelled through the Ministry’s Creative Arts Department to sponsor a wide range of activities…
Demolition Tsunami hits Lagos, 349 properties demolished over safety, violations
Babatunde added that extensive media coverage accompanied many of the demolition operations, reflecting the government’s firm stance on compliance and…
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts major Victoria Island roads for ECOWAS Summit
Motorists navigating the Victoria Island axis, particularly those commuting through Ahmadu Bello Way, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, and…
Bridging the Gap: Lagos empowers public servants with next-gen skills in landmark Bootcamp
Declaring the event open, the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Local Government Establishments and…
71,000 offenders fall in Lagos legal blitz, ₦10 billion recovered
The Attorney-General also highlighted the impact of the Special Offences Mobile Court, which convicted 71,023 individuals for minor offences such…
Lagos drags Ogun to National Boundary Commission over hotly contested land
To aid in delineating boundaries and averting potential clashes, Robert said the Ministry had installed 22 boundary signposts across nine…
Sanwo-Olu splashes N2.46bn on Lagosians in bold lifeline push
"The N2.461 billion already disbursed has directly improved the lives of thousands, and with N1.6 billion in the pipeline, we…
Lagos Prisons overflow, inmate numbers exceed capacity by 106%
“The system recorded a total of 73,962 cases/inmates between 2018 and May 2025, and over 10,000 suspects/cases were processed between…
Lagos unleashes 1,000 Safety Officers, drones, patrol bikes in bold security revamp
“In the past year, we have significantly deepened our reach across local communities by recruiting over 1,000 new officers,” Oyerinde…
Fire havoc in Lagos: Properties worth N19.52 billion lost, 19 dead
Oyerinde said, “Despite our best efforts, the state recorded an estimated N19.52 billion worth of properties lost to various fire…
Emergency crisis in Lagos: 144 dead, 4,847 rescued in 15 months
Giving a breakdown of the lives touched by the unit’s interventions, the Commissioner revealed that the 4,847 treated victims included…
Shocking Stats: 36 Collapsed buildings, 595 truck accidents rock Lagos in one year
In addition to structural collapses, other emergencies across the state paint a sobering picture. According to the Commissioner, the Explosion…
Crackdown in Lagos: 1,148 Destitute, mentally ill, beggars banished from Streets
Ogunlende reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to make Lagos a safer and more compassionate city, declaring that no citizen—regardless of their…
Citizenship drive: 116 Foreigners Seek Nigerian Nationality in Lagos
Layode further explained that each application undergoes scrutiny by a sub-committee comprising representatives from six key agencies: the Nigerian Immigration…
Single-use plastics ban: Lagos drops key information on pure water sachets, PET bottles
Wahab reaffirmed the government’s readiness to begin full enforcement of the ban on July 1, following the expiration of an…
Lagos unleashes 61 new roads, five bridges in one year
Daramola stated that despite economic headwinds between May 2024 and 2025, infrastructure delivery has remained on track.
FG, Lagos to Nigerians: Patronise local goods or perish economically
Ambrose stressed the importance of producing and consuming locally made goods to boost economic sustainability and competitiveness.
JAPA scandal rocks Lagos: 30% of LASG trainees abroad abscond – Commissioner blows whistle
The Commissioner painted a picture of the state's commitment to capacity development, saying: “A total of 23,420 staff members benefitted…
Lagos tackles housing deficit with nearly 10,000 homes delivered in six years
According to the Commissioner, “Mortgage interest rates from private developers can be as high as 20–25%, making it extremely difficult…
Lagos recovers N295m, seals illegal properties in Real Estate crackdown
Akinderu-Fatai warned that it remains a criminal offence for individuals or organisations to engage in real estate transactions in the…