The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch a ₦500 million intervention fund “Ounje Eko,” farmers’ subsidy programme from next week Wednesday, February 5th, 2025. Abisola Olusanya, the state commissioner for agriculture and food systems, announced this at a news conference held at Alausa Ikeja on Wednesday. According to her, the Lagos State farmers’…
Response Began: 4:00 PM, January 28, 2025Operation Concluded: 5:43 AM, January 29, 2025 After an extensive search and rescue operation, we regret to confirm:– 2 fatalities: A 15-year-old boy and an adult male.– 6 survivors: Successfully rescued and treated by medical teams. The compromised structure has been completely demolished to prevent any further risks. Search…
The Roads provide a link to both the Lagos Blue Line Rail on the Lagos Badagry Expressway and the Water component of the multi-modal transportation initiative with many jetties along the axis. The 10.1km newly reconstructed roads connect the rail component on the Lagos Badagry Expressway to the Inland Waterways terminal with major linkages to…
…Towed 10 illegally parked tankers near Dangote Refinery…Cleared another 120 vehicles indiscriminately parked around Ebute-Ero bridges The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a decisive enforcement operation over the weekend, dislodged all illegally parked tankers around the Dangote Refinery and across the Lekki Free Trade Zone. This action followed repeated warnings issued by the…
The Lagos State Government on Friday reaffirmed its firm stance against illegal building constructions as it sealed multiple buildings being constructed without planning permits in Lagos Island. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, who led the exercise to caution against contravening buildings, said that it had become imperative for the…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has reacted to the statement made by the former Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, who is insisting that he remains the speaker. According to a statement signed by Ogundipe Olukayode on behalf of the Assembly, it is imperative to clarify that over two-third of the state assembly members…
The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of pedestrian bridges between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 in Oshodi Bus Terminal due to concerns regarding safety and structural integrity of the bridge. The order in addition mandated the contractor that handled the initial construction of the terminal through the Office of Infrastructure to place concrete…
In furtherance of the inclusive governance of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration, a citizens’ engagement forum is being organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.The event, scheduled for Friday, 24th January, offers a unique opportunity for Lagos State residents to engage with government officials, share concerns, and contribute to the decision-making process. This…
The attention of the Lagos State Safety Commission has been drawn to the swimming pool accident that occurred at Smiley Kids Montessori, Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, Lagos, on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, which led to the death of a two-year-old female, Rapheala Ogbodo. The officials of the Lagos State Safety Commission and the Office of…
Lagos State Government is set to deliver six new train sets to strengthen the capacity of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue and Red Lines. This step will transform commuting and further drive economic growth across the state. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said these train sets, having successfully passed factory acceptance tests, are…
