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Lagos warns developers, builders: No room for substandard building materials
Abdul added that policymakers and industry professionals must collaborate to create a framework that balanced public safety with innovation and…
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts down key Victoria Island road for Christmas Parade
He explained that motorists heading to Eko Hotel Roundabout from VCP Hotel would be diverted to Jubril Martins Street, turning…
No plan to ban ‘pure water’ in Lagos – Commissioner
Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources said this in a statement on Sunday while reacting to a…
Lagos assures Epe, Ibeju-Lekki communities on land acquisitions amid growing concerns
The meeting, organised by the New Towns Development Authority (NTDA) in Epe, was attended by various stakeholders, including traditional rulers,…
Stop the damage: Lagos raises alarm over Lagoon depletion
Drawing parallels with the United Arab Emirates, which now imports sand due to depleted reserves, Alebiosu warned that Lagos could…
Lagos re-launches Safety Advocacy Programme for primary, secondary schools
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, commended the reintroduction of the initiative, describing it as a vital…
Supreme Court victory: Lagos reclaims control over Lotteries, Gaming
Omotoso further highlighted the judgement as a testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's enduring vision for true federalism, calling it…
Lagos and the 2025 Budget of Sustainability
The 2025 budget proposal consists of a recurrent expenditure of N1.239 trillion, representing 41 percent of the total budget, and…
Plan your movement: Lagos locks down Ikeja roads for Capital City Race
The statement said the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi advised motorists to be patient as all affected…
Wahab clears the Air: Lagos’ Sanitation drive not borne out of wickedness
Wahab highlighted that Lagos, with its unique topography and small landmass, is home to about 10% of Nigeria’s population and…
Lagos disburses ₦700 million to empower 2,344 vulnerable residents
Tajudeen also used the platform to showcase other achievements of his office, including the Lagos CitizensGate mobile application.
Lagos marks International Day for Tolerance with call for unity, inclusivity
The walk was followed by a panel discussion, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors, including Muslim and Christian faith adherents,…
Plan your Movement: Lagos announces closure of popular bridge in Apapa for 97 days
Osiyemi assured that personnel from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) would be deployed to manage vehicular movement along…
Sanwo-Olu targets speculators, revokes idle Housing Units across Lagos
The revocation directive was revealed by the Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, during a recent enforcement visit to the…
Lagos seeks low-cost housing funds from International Investors
The five-day programme, which commenced on November 4 with the theme "It all starts at home: Local actions for sustainable…
Lagos moves to stamp out unregulated parks with new accreditation, Digital Manifest
According to him, Interstate Park Accreditation mandates that all interstate parks in Lagos undergo an accreditation process. Parks that meet…
Plan Your Movement: Lagos locks down 11 major roads for Women’s Marathon
"During the event, the race route, starting from Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) inwards Water Board, Old NITEL, Outer Marina, Bonny…
Lagos reviews Lekki e-Call-up System to tame truck chaos
Adekoya reiterated the government's commitment to inclusive stakeholder engagement as it prepares to enforce the system fully.
Plan your movement: Lagos shuts key Mile 2 roads for Transport Interchange construction
For those travelling from Apapa to Badagry, he outlined that they could proceed on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, turn into Akinwande…
Lagos rolls out e-call-up system to end truck chaos in Lekki Free Trade Zone
Giwa further noted that the government would oversee traffic management and enforce the e-call-up system, which will regulate the entry…
Lagos battles silent epidemic: 8.67 million residents affected by Hypertension
In a proactive public health move, the Lagos State Government aims to screen 800,000 residents during the week-long campaign, providing…
Lagos set to ignite creativity with nine-day Afropolis Cultural Festival
On October 27, a carnival procession will take place along several streets of Lagos Island during the official opening of…
Plan your movement: Lagos locks down major Island road for Afropolis Dance event
The commissioner said traffic from Outer Marina going to Awolowo Road would turn left into Force Road to link Tafawa…
Long Service Awards: Lagos celebrates 361 workers for decades of commitment
Agoro also encouraged other public servants to emulate their dedication, noting that the celebration of Public Service Week highlighted the…
Lagos launches ‘EcoNexus’ in major push for Circular Economy transformation
Oshodi further revealed that EcoNexus would champion ‘Eco Fashion,’ describing it as a "challenge to rethink our consumption patterns, showing…
Lagos cracks down: Musician, four others nabbed for traffic blockade at birthday bash
Wahab revealed that they were apprehended for blocking Raymond Njoku Road in Southwest Ikoyi and causing an environmental disturbance.
Lagos moves to cut litigation delays, pushes landmark Civil Justice Bill to Assembly
Pedro explained that if the Administration of Civil Justice Law is enacted, it would ensure that litigation in trial courts…
Oyan dam: Lagos urges Ogun River bank occupants to relocate
Wahab said it was crucial to understand that the dam’s annual operations were informed by real-time hydrological data, rainfall predictions…
Lagos pushes for stronger Cyber Safety in schools
Mojola reiterated the Lagos State Government's commitment to combating cyber threats, stating that the decision to start with schools is…
Lagos strikes back: Illegal Army structures torn down at Yaba College
The operation was carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as KAI, as part of…