Transportation stakeholders from across West and Central Africa gathered in Lagos on Wednesday for the 2025 Regional Ferry Safety Conference to chart a new course for ferry safety, urban mobility, and economic integration via inland waterways. The two-day conference, which continues today, is jointly organised by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), the Maritime Organisation […]
By Temitope Adebayo The Lagos State Government has renewed calls for a unified regional approach to ferry safety as maritime stakeholders from across West and Central Africa gathered in Lagos for the Regional Ferry Safety Conference. The two-day conference, organised by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), commenced on Wednesday at the Lagos Continental Hotel, […]
..Approves seven dedicated truck parks for Lekk-Epe axis BY TEMIOTOPE ADEBAYO The Lagos State Government on Friday said that Lagosians lose an average of four hours daily due to traffic congestion, resulting in an estimated N4 trillion in annual economic losses. Speaking during a recent appearance on TVC News, the Special Adviser to the Governor […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Lagos State Government has denied reports that 30 per cent of its civil servants failed to return after undergoing overseas training, describing the claims as misleading and damaging to its workforce’s reputation. Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, clarified that the individuals mentioned in the reports were not state-sponsored […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to landlords and real estate agents who charge tenancy agreement fees above the legally permitted limit of 10 per cent of annual rent. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing, Barrister Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Ambrose-Medebem, has charged the governing council of Lagos State Cooperative College to drive entrepreneurship, empower communities and contribute to the state’s economic prosperity. Medebem said this during the inauguration of the governing council in Ikeja. The commissioner emphasised the importance of clarity […]
…says Nigeria has shortfall of 300,000 doctors By Tunde Opalana Lagos State government on Wednesday, disclosed it has put measures in place to address the shortfall in the number of doctors available in the State, noting the State has a shortage of 33,000 doctors. State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, made the disclosure during […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Lagos State Government is set to commence the construction of the 68-kilometre Green Line Rail Metro project, which will run from Marina to the Lekki Free Zone, as part of efforts to expand the state’s transportation network and improve the quality of life for Lagosians. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, […]
…registers 78,928 new cars in one year By Tunde Opalana Lagos State Government on Tuesday revealed that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu spent nothing less than N14.9 billion to subsidise transportation fares for Lagosians in six years. This was revealed, among others, by the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during the opening […]
By Babatunde Opalana Lagos State government has begun a journey to achieve energy independence with the target of 6 gigawatts in power generation over the next three years. This ambitious energy plan was disclosed, on Tuesday, during Lagos Energy Summit, where the State Government’s representatives are meeting with regulators, investors and stakeholders to fashion out […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe, has reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and fostering a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. Aregbe restated this commitment during the second edition of the Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair, […]
… Launches Waste Valorisation Centre Lagos State Government has charged members of her workforce to imbibe circular economy principles, as it launched a Waste-to-Value collection hub at the weekend. Civil Servants were advised to play the role of change agents in the State’s economic transformation effort in shaping a sustainable future. The charge came at […]
Contrary to reports by a section of the media that Department of State Services (DSS) officers stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly, sealing offices of the Speaker and his deputy, it was the Assembly that invited security agents to maintain order. In a letter dated 14 February, 2025, the Assembly management told security agencies […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The $30 million natural gas distribution facility at the Lagos Free Zone is nearing completion and is expected to commence operations by the second quarter of 2025, according to Optimera Energy LFZ Enterprise. Optimera Energy, a consortium comprising Falcon Corporation Limited, FHN Gas Limited, and ND Western Midstream Limited, signed a 20-year […]
Sequel to an incident that happened in 2022 when some police officers raided an apartment in Abeokuta in respect of the information gathered from the residents of the community that two female named Blessing Nkechi Adekayaoja and her partner Shade Sholola on May 7, 2022 engaged in same sex activities because their behaviour and their […]
…Sets agenda for transformative, vibrant, globally competitive industrial ecosystem Lagos State Government has expressed its commitment to fostering a vibrant and sustainable industrial landscape that is sustainable, resilient, innovative, inclusive, and positioned to compete on a global scale’ Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose stated this at the Lagos State […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Lagos State Government has introduced four additional Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) sites across key locations to enhance road safety and traffic management. The initiative was announced on Thursday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during a press briefing at Alausa, Ikeja According to Osiyemi, the expansion aligns with Governor Babajide […]
By Dooyum Naadzenga Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial centre witnessed a surge in economic activities during the period spanning from November 19 to December 26, 2024, with a remarkable influx of tourists and a significant boost in the hospitality sector. The Lagos Airport (Murtala Muhammed International Airport – MMA) reported approximately 550,000 inbound passengers during this period, […]
The Federal Ministry of Transportation has allocated 57 per cent of its 2025 budget to the Lagos Green Line Rail Project, sparking widespread criticism over perceived neglect of other national transportation needs. The ministry’s 2025 budget reveals that N146.14 billion out of a total N256.73 billion has been earmarked for the Lagos Green Line project, […]
BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has criticised the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) for sealing factories over disputed water abstraction fees, describing the action as unjustifiable and detrimental to the manufacturing sector. MAN stated this, in an open message to the governor of Lagos State, Mr. Jide Sanwo-Olu, as all […]