Lagos State Government issues a five-day quit notice to squatters under the Ijora Causeway Bridge
The Lagos State government has issued a five-day quit notice to squatters under the Ijora Causeway bridge and Lagos Blue rail line overhead bridge in Ijora to remove all their shanties for constituting a danger to the Lagos Blue Line corridor or risk demolition and removal. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab, […]
FG says relocating FAAN headquarters to Lagos will reduce operational costs
The Federal Government has said the relocation of the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Lagos will increase operational efficiency and reduce operating costs. In a statement yesterday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, dismissed claims that the […]
President Bola Tinubu to unveil twelve ferries and the redline rain project by February
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to unveil twelve ferries and the Redline rail project by February. Also, the president is expected to perform the groundbreaking of the fourth Mainland Bridge and commission other projects. At a town hall meeting held in Lagos West Senatorial […]
Fourth Mainland Bridge Construction Set to Begin in March or April – Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that the construction of the long-anticipated 37km Fourth Mainland Bridge is slated to commence by the end of March or April. The governor stated this during an address at the Lagos West Senatorial District Town Hall Meeting held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton, Ikeja. Sanwo-Olu said, ‘We’ve done extensive […]
US Secretary of State commissions the American Corner in Lekki
The United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, on Wednesday, commissioned the ‘American Corner’ in the Lekki area of Lagos State. The innovative and tech-enabled American space in Lagos is aimed at supporting youth innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity in Nigeria. Blinken, who is on his second day in Nigeria, was accompanied in the inauguration of […]
Lagos Governor Seals Oke-Afa and Katangua markets for violating disposal regulations
The Lagos State Government has sealed Oke-Afa market Isolo, and Katangua market Abule Egba, for violating disposal regulations, including sundry unhygienic practices around the markets. Director, Public Affairs of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, Mrs Folashade Kadiri, who disclosed this in a statement, said the closures became expedient to curb mounting environmental health concerns. Speaking […]
Lagos Government to commence youth capacity building and human development training programme
The Lagos state government has concluded plans to commence a youth capacity building and human capital development training programme. Tagged: “The Transforming Nigerian Youth Programme”, the training scheduled to kickoff in the first quarter of this year, is a collaboration between the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, and the Enterprise Development Centre […]
FAAN to relocate its Headquarter from Abuja to Lagos
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is relocating its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos its original base in the interest of the Authority and the nation. Its Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, in a statement on Thursday listed reasons for reverting to include lack of office spaces for […]
The Omniverse Summit Takes the Digital Economy Center Stage in Lagos, expecting 20,000 leaders
The Omniverse Summit will feature four (4) days of meaningful programming focused on actionable outcomes at Landmark Centre Lagos from February 27 – March 1, 2024 LAGOS, Nigeria, January 11, 2024/ — The Omniverse (https://TheOmniverse.africa/), a dynamic convergence platform and summit for the brightest minds across African innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship is launching with its inaugural […]
Lagos Government reminds motorists of Third Mainland Bridge Diversion next Tuesday
The Lagos State Government has reminded the public that repairs of the Third Mainland Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works will continue with the closure of Iyana Oworonshoki- Adeniji Adele bound for the effective repairs of the entire section of the bridge. According to a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, […]
