The Lagos State Government on Thursday stated plans to ban the circulation of single-use plastics, and sachet water, among others from January 2025. Confirming the ban, at a stakeholdersā workshop and awareness on the implementation of the ban on the usage of Styrofoam and SUPs for packaging in Lagos, the Commissioner for the Environment and…
A viral video circulating on social media has shown thousands of Nigerians struggling to receive loaves of bread distributed by chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. The incident took place during Nigeriaās 64th Independence Anniversary on Tuesday, sparking widespread reactions about the countryās growing economic hardship. In the video, citizens are…
At least 10 people, including three children and seven adults, lost their lives in an accident at the Abule Osun area of the Lagos-Badagary Expressway, Lagos State, on Tuesday night. Three other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries in the accident that occurred around 11 pm. According to a Wednesday statement by the Permanent Secretary…
Protesters, on Tuesday morning, gathered at the Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos State as the country marks the 2024 Independence Day. The protest, however, is being closely monitored by a large contingent of security personnel, including policemen, officials of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Leading the team of policemen…
Three persons died in the early hours of Monday, September 23, in an auto crash at the Lekki-Ikoyi link Bridge toll gate, Lagos. The cash occurred around 1:00 am and involved two vehicles with eight occupants. Reports indicate that two victims died on the spot, while a third, who was initially rescued alive, succumbed to…
The Lagos State Government is collaborating with the Lagos Urban Development Initiative (LUDI) and other stakeholders to observe the annual āCar Free Dayā in Lagos on Sunday, 22nd September, 2024. The initiative encourages road users and Motorists to set aside their cars for a day and āembrace active and inclusive means of transport, such as…
Lagos is the city where hustle meets opportunity. And if youāre looking to dive into entrepreneurship, youāre in the right place. With its bustling population, thriving economy, and endless energy, Lagos offers some of the best chances to turn your business dreams into reality. Whether youāre a fresh entrepreneur or looking to expand your ventures,…
A young man, identified as Trammania, has pleaded with Nigerians for financial assistance to settle an N400m debt after crashing a rented sports car during an illegal drag race. The incident, which occurred at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos on Saturday, resulted in multiple injuries and extensive damage. The accident involved two high-speed cars participating…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a fast food restaurant owned by Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest, Donaldās Fast Food, located on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1, due to persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations. This was made known by the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab,…
The Lagos State Government has increased boarding fees in all secondary schools across the state from N35,000 to N100,000 per term. A letter to all boarding school principals signed by the Director, Basic Education Services, Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Olufemi Asaolu, and sighted by our correspondent on Friday, read, āI have…