Lagos Government lifts ban on the activities of RTEAN in the State
The Lagos State Government has lifted the ban on the activities of Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the State, in a quest to foster peace and smooth working relationship among union members in its transportation sector. The Special Adviser to the Governor on transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa today said the government took […]
Lagos Government to begin full enforcement on styro-foam ban
The Lagos State government said it would begin full enforcement of the ban on usage and distribution of styro-foam food containers from today Monday. State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, who revealed this in a statement at the weekend, said enforcement officers from LAGESC/KAI, Environmental Health Officials and LAWMA, Police and the Ministry would go after […]
FG shuts down Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government at the weekend announced a 24 hour closure on the Third Mainland Bridge for Iyana Oworonshoki-Lagos Island-bound traffic from midnight on Sunday, February 18 to midnight of today Monday, February 19. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, in a statement on Saturday night, said the emergency measure was to help fix an important section of the […]
LASTMA introduces Ticket Alert
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has introduced Ticket Alert, a solution to drive the voluntary compliance of motorists with traffic laws. The agency announced the launch on its official X page on Wednesday, explaining that the ticket alert would ensure a hassle-free experience on Lagos roads. It noted that it is now equipped […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu announces the inauguration of the red line rail
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced that the Lagos rail mass transit red line will be inaugurated on Feb. 29, in order to further ease transportation in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu stated this in Ikeja on Wednesday, at the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) Stakeholders Forum 2024 The Red Line rail, when operational, will convey […]
The disbursement of N750m Lagos Trader Money promised by the Lagos Government to start this month
The Lagos State Government says the disbursement of the promised N750m Lagos Trader Money to 15,000 traders across the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas in the state will commence this month. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, stated this at the weekend while fielding questions during the Lagos Food […]
Lagos State Governor procures Blue Line and Red Line rail operations
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has procured additional rolling stocks for the Blue Line and Red Line rail operations. Sanwo-Olu said the additional rolling stocks, which would bring more relief to millions of Lagos residents, were expected to arrive in Lagos from China before the end of 2024. Speaking during a high-level meeting of […]
Lagos State IRS announces an extension of deadline for annual tax returns
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has announced an extension of the deadline for employers to file their annual tax returns. The new deadline will now be from February 1 to February 7, 2024. According to a statement by the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Ayodele Subair, the extension is a result of the recent downtime […]
Lagos State bans usage and production of styrofoam and single-use plastics
The Lagos State Government has banned the use and distribution of single-use plastics, such as Styrofoam, in the state. Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who made this known in a statement yesterday, said the decision was in response to the environmental threat posed by single-use plastics, particularly non-biodegradable styrofoams, adding that the […]
Lagos State Governor calls on Lagosians to support families of the armed forces and fallen heroes
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Lagosians to continue to support and remember families of the Armed forces as well as fallen heroes who paid the supreme prize for the nation. Governor Sanwo-Olu said this in Alausa during the Year 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Interdenominational Service, themed: “Honouring Sacrifice”. The […]
