Tag: Lagos
Lagos retains visa hub status as US reduces centres across Africa
Thousands of Africans who want to travel to the United States may soon face higher costs and longer travel distances…
Oyo abductions: Protesters in Abeokuta, Ibadan demand urgent rescue of pupils, teachers
In Abeokuta, protesters, comprising youths, mothers, traders and others gathered at the Panseke skating ground armed with placards with inscriptions…
Governance Index: Lagos, Ogun, Kaduna rated best performing states
Lagos, Ogun and Kaduna have been named the three best-performing states in Nigeria in the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance…
Lagos set too host Africa’s biggest arbitration conference
Lagos is preparing to host the 10th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The event…
Survey shows consumers buy less as food prices climb in Lagos markets
Food prices in major Lagos markets increased again in May 2026 after many items became cheaper in April. Traders blamed…
Oyedele: Why FEC approved $2.9bn rail projects for Lagos, Kano, Kaduna
Oyedele said the projects would be financed through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), with counterpart funding arrangements.
Lagos turns to local power over frequent grid failures
The state recently secured 400 megawatts of electricity and plans to use it to support public facilities over the next…
Three teams, one city as Lagos ignites NPFL buzz ahead of new season
The buzz around domestic league football in Lagos is gradually rebuilding, with anticipation growing around matches that will once again…
OnlyOneMassive’s “LAGOS (EKO)” is a sonic chest of culture, dreams, and achievement
“LAGOS (EKO)” by OnlyOneMassive is a bold sound that saunters through the ears of the listeners to their marrow and…
Lagos Red Line Rail will move over 500,000 passengers daily, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos Red Line Rail will move over 500,000 passengers daily, says Sanwo-Olu
Tension rises as ADC youths mobilise for INEC protests in Lagos, Ogun, Jigawa
ADC youths plan #AmupitanMustGo protests in Lagos, Ogun, Jigawa Young members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are planning protests…
Lagos to host key NNL Super 4 draw as clubs eye NPFL Promotion
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially confirmed that the draw ceremony for the 2025/2026 Super 4 Playoffs will hold…
Police detain own officers over Ojuelegba misconduct
The Lagos State Police Command has detained several police officers following allegations that they harassed young people and seized their…
Lagos rescues 230 students from University of Jos amid security threats
This evacuation reflects the Lagos State Government’s commitment to protecting its citizens, especially young people, and ensuring that their education…
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Fanti carnival: Lagos rolls out parking, diversion plans
Lagos rolls out parking, diversion plans for Fanti carnival
10 facts to know about the Fanti carnival in Lagos
The Fanti Carnival, also known as the Caretta Carnival, is one of Lagos’ most vibrant cultural festivals. It celebrates the…
Hyundai Palisade flagship SUV takes Lagos by storm
Spotlit alongside the sleek Accent, Creta, Tucson, and Santa Fe, the launch signals Hyundai's relentless drive to conquer Nigeria's hottest…
Tinubu arrives in Lagos for easter, project inaugurations after Plateau visit
Tinubu had earlier departed Jos, where he commiserated with victims and families affected by the recent deadly attack in Angwan…
Police smash Lagos cybercrime syndicate, nab 3 suspects
The AIG said all three suspects admitted to playing different roles in a coordinated cyber fraud network involving romance scams,…
LIRS extends tax filing deadline to April 14
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s tax system is undergoing significant reforms at the federal level, with the introduction of new laws such as…
Report names Lagos best state for doing business
Report names Lagos best state for doing business
Panic in Lagos as soldiers arrest man with suspected explosives
The arrest followed intelligence reports that a civilian was moving around the Agric area with suspected hand grenades during an…
APC under pressure as Lagos indigenes seek governorship ticket
They said such individuals should show discipline, integrity, and clear achievements both within and outside Lagos State.
I’m still trying to look for my centre – Soyinka
The annual event curated by Culture Advocates Caucus and directed by Jahman Anikulapo held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for…
How heatwave, epileptic power supply worsen hardship in Lagos
“It has been very hot, no doubt. We are all feeling the heat and there is no constant electricity supply…
Flood risk looms as Lagos predicts above-normal rainfall
“This also implies an early onset of the rainy season, a longer-than-normal length and a delayed end of the rainy…
Lagos sanitation task force arrests five for open defecation
This is despite the fact that the government says there are about 8,710 functional public toilets available across the state…
Lagos, Mexico explore opportunities for mutual economic prosperity
Sanwo-Olu and Miranda-Ortiz spoke on the need for the bilateral relationship during a courtesy visit by the Mexican delegation, led…
EFCC hands over recovered N279m to Wole Soyinka Centre
Investigations revealed that the suspect, Yusuf Ahmed Atai, in his capacity as Acting General Manager of the National Theatre, released…
Lagos hosts launch of vivo Y31d
The company also aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world, creating convenient mobile and digital life.…