Tag: Lagos
Lagos Seeks Police Support In Enforcing Environmental Laws
The Lagos State Government has sought the support of the Nigerian Police force in its bid to ensure compliance of…
Lagos begins enforcement of ‘gated streets,’ demolishes 38 gates
The Special Taskforce Committee set up by Lagos State Government on demolition of gated streets has begun enforcement exercise on…
Yuletide: Lagos Donates Trailer-Loads Of Lake Rice To Security Agencies
In the spirit of the yuletide season, the Lagos State Government on Saturday donated trailer-loads of Lake Rice each to…
Lagos begins payment of N635.5M Bursary, Scholarships Dec 27
The Lagos State Government on Friday said it would commence the disbursement of bursaries and scholarships totaling N635.576 million to…
Christmas hampers too costly in Lagos, buyers complain
Ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, hampers have flooded markets and shopping centres in Lagos, but dealers complain of…
Lagos Closes Section Of FESTAC Link Bridge
The Lagos State Government through the State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Wednesday announced an immediate closure of a section…
Stakeholders divided over proposed ban of Okada, tricycles in Lagos
Stakeholders in the transport sector have expressed divergent opinions over outright ban on motorcycle and tricycle operations in Lagos State.
Lagos pays N1.22 billion to 286 retirees
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday presented retirement benefit of N1.22 billion to 286 retirees under its retirement bond certificate…
Lagos moves against fraudulent practices in real estate sector
The Lagos State Government has vowed to prosecute any real estate agent caught indulging in fraudulent practices as government will…
Lagos Restates Commitment To Reduction Of Non-Communicable Diseases
The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like hypertension, diabetes and…
Long queues resurface at Lagos filling stations
Lagos residents on Monday saw the return of long queues at petrol filling stations, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Lagos Launches Full-Scale War On Indiscriminate Waste Disposal
The Lagos State Government has announced that it has launched a full-scale war on indiscriminate disposal of waste, warning that…
Lagos, Echostone sign MOU to deliver 2,000 housing units
The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU with Echostone Development Nigeria Limited to deliver 2,000 housing…
Olamide Live in Concert “OLIC’’ expects 25,000 people in attendance
The organisers of the 4th Olamide Live in Concert “OLIC4’’ on Wednesday in Lagos said that the concert was expected…
Lagos shutdown Chisco, Ifex, GUO at Jibowu
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday sealed off the premises of some major commercial transport companies, at Jibowu, on Ikorodu…
Expert warns Nigerian Govt against under-valuing national assets
A financial expert, Mr Boniface Okezie, has warned against under-valuing some national assets, including the National Theatre and Tafawa Balewa…
Nigeria, Korea advised to strengthen bilateral relations through arts, culture
The Korean Cultural Centre says that Nigeria and Korea can use the promotion of their arts and culture, especially drumming,…
Lagos records 837 violent deaths in 2016 – Report
A report released by the Nigeria Watch Project says Lagos recorded 837 violent death in 2016.
Build Nigerian brand with global relevance – Ambode
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday night advised Nigerians to look beyond the challenges of 2017 and plan…
Lagos rebrands MVAA, launches new uniform for staff
The Lagos State Government has launched uniform for staff of the Motor Vehicle Administration Agency, MVAA, as part of rebranding…
Nigerian Stock Exchange website ranked best in Africa
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) website has been ranked as the highest stock exchange website in Africa.
Family Planning: 26m unsafe abortions prevented in a year – Report
The use of modern contraceptives in Family Planning (FP2020) focus countries prevented 84 million unintended pregnancies and 26 million unsafe…
Lagos charges Sand Miners to protect the Environment
The government of Lagos State has urged sand miners and dredgers in the State to be mindful of their impacts…
Lagos To Begin Bursary, Scholarship Disbursement December
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to commence disbursement of bursaries and scholarships before the end of the month…
Boat mishaps: 99 persons die in Kebbi, Niger, Lagos between April, September
No fewer than 99 persons died in six boat mishaps that occurred in Kebbi, Niger and Lagos States between April…
Association appeals to Nigerian Govt to repair bad roads
The Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Abdulwaheed Tomori, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
Alcohol is not panacea for depression – Medical Doctor
Popular motivational speaker and medical doctor, Dr Deji Osasiene, has said that engaging in alcohol drinking would only worsen depression…
Diversification: Creative industry will boost our economy – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the nation has gradually begun diversifying its economy…
Lagos inaugurates consumer protection agency
The Lagos State Government has established Lagos State Consumer Protection (LASCOPA) for speedy redress of consumers complaints.
Lagos To Establish Early Intervention Centre For Children With Special Needs
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said plans are underway to establish an Early Intervention Centre in 2018…