…Unveils Three Road Printers, 42 Other Construction Equipment The Lagos State Government on Wednesday commenced the urban regeneration of Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Ikeja G.R.A, with the unveiling of 45 new road construction equipment and commissioning of newly interlocked road in Lekki. The equipment, including three road printers and three giant wheel leaders, were unveiled […]
LASG To Regrass Teslim Balogun, Campus Mini Stadium To Host Int’l Matches
…To Set Up Three Viewing Centres For FIFA World Cup Tourney The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said that plans are underway to replace the artificial turf at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere and Campus Mini Stadium, Lagos Island with natural grass in preparation for the facilities to meet the required standard to host the […]
Judiciary, Security Sector Reforms Targeted At Growing Lagos GDP
…Osinbajo, CJN Urge Judges To Be Above Board, Uphold Ethical Standards …As Lagos Judiciary Holds First Biannual Public Lecture Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said the major reforms being implemented in both judiciary and security sectors in the State were targeted at creating a sound pedestal for residents to be productive and […]
Smart City: Lagos To Deploy 10,000 CCTV Cameras
…Says Yaba ICT Hub‘ll Produce New Set of IT Entrepreneurs The Lagos State Government on Friday said arrangements are in top gear to deploy additional 10,000 High Definition (HD) CCTV cameras across the State as part of the comprehensive Smart City Programme designed to provide a 24-hour driven economy. Speaking at the annual Ministerial Press […]
ETF: Lagos Disburses N5.22billion To 6,462 Beneficiaries
…To Train 10,000 Skilled Persons Through Employability Support Scheme The Lagos State Government on Thursday said a total of 6,462 residents with proven business ideas have so far benefitted about N5.22billion from the Employment Trust Fund (ETF) designed to grow the economy and create jobs through provision of credit facilities with minimal interest. Speaking at […]
LASG Seeks World Bank’s Partnership In Funding Transport, Energy, Water Sectors
…Says Support For Lagos‘ll Positively Rub Off On Nigeria’s Economy Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday called on the World Bank to seriously consider partnership with the State Government in funding key projects in transport, energy and water sectors, saying such collaboration would positively impact the economy of not just the State but […]
Pictures: World Bank Delegation Visit Lagos House, Ikeja
Lagos To Complete Largest Rice Mill In Sub Saharan Africa Early 2019
…Revs Up New Mile 12 Market, Agbowa Timberville Sawmill, Others The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said all hands are on deck to complete the largest rice mill in Sub-Saharan Africa currently ongoing in Imota Local Council Development Area of the State within the first quarter of 2019. Apart from ensuring availability of rice in […]
We Must Entrench True Federalism To Rescue Nigeria
…Says Current Power Structure Inhibiting National Growth …Delivers 2017 UNILAG Convocation Lecture Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday reiterated the need for Nigeria to implement the federal system as originally intended, saying doing so remains the right path to rescue the country from the doldrums and myriad of challenges inhibiting growth and development. […]
Inclusion: Path To A New Nation; Lecture Delivered At The University Of Lagos 2017 Convocation
I thank the Vice Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe and the Senate for the singular and profound honor of addressing this convocation. The positive role the University of Lagos has played in Nigeria and Africa cannot be overstated. Through its halls have walked leaders and innovators in all academic disciplines; people who have devoted their […]