The Lagos State Government and the City of Dubai on Monday entered into a historic partnership that will see Lagos emerge as the first Smart City in Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Lagos Smart City was signed at the Emirate Towers by the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem […]
Residents Excited As LSPWC Reconstructs Odunlade, Fadipe Streets In Somolu
Respite has come the way of residents living around Somolu Local Government Area precisely the highly dreaded Odunlade and Fadipe streets which were always prone to flooding during the rains as the Lagos State Public Works Corporation commences massive reconstruction of the roads. Speaking with the Special Adviser/ CEO (LSPWC), Engr. Ayotunde Sodeinde during an […]
Pictures: On-Going Construction Of Abule Egba, Ajah Fly Overs
In an effort to address traffic congestion in major parts of the State, the Lagos State Executive Council under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in December last year approved the construction of flyover for two of the State’s high-density traffic zones- Ajah round about and Abule Egba junction. The two major projects shortly after […]
Keep Off Ogun River Blocked By Vegetation, Lagos Warns Residents
The Lagos State Government on Monday warned residents to keep off the Ogun River, near the Kara Cattle Market which was recently blocked by vegetation, saying that the river could open up at any time with dire consequences. Last weekend, the river was taken over by vegetation, caused by a heavy storm, which created a […]
Pictures: Construction Of Pedestrian Bridge At Berger Bus Stop Nearing Completion
The Berger Pedestrian Bridge currently being constructed by the Lagos State Government is in response to yearnings from residents to enable pedestrians navigate both sides of the ever busy Berger Bus-stop where some persons have lost their lives in the past in an attempt to cross the road. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode graciously approved the immediate […]
Pictures: Newly Built Bus Park At Iyana Oworo By Lagos State Government
Worried by the long hours of traffic Lagosians spend on the ever busy Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode within the first month of his administration visited the Iyana Oworo Bus Stop to access the situation. The Governor, accompanied by key members of his government discussed the possible solution to the persistent […]
Lagos State Government Clarifies Eviction Of Tarzan, Metro Ferry Operators From Jetties
The Lagos State Government on Friday said its decision to serve eviction notices to Tarzan Marine Enterprises and Metro Ferry, both operators of commercial jetties in the State, was in line with overriding public interest and quest to ensure strict adherence to safety measures and international best practices. In a statement signed by the Managing […]
Lagos Warns Beach Operators Against Flouting Safety Regulations
The Lagos State Government has warned beach operators in the State to adhere strictly to the safety regulations guiding their operations, warning that defaulters would be appropriately sanctioned. Speaking on the backdrop of the unfortunate incident at the Elegushi Beach which claimed the lives of Adeshola Ogunefun and Olufunmilayo Odusina, both Postgraduate students of the […]
Lagos Commences Internship Scheme For Students Of Tertiary Institutions
The Lagos State Government has commenced an internship scheme for final year students of tertiary institutions across the State tagged ‘Ready, Set, Work,’ an initiative aimed at equipping fresh graduates with necessary skills to become job creators rather than job seekers. The scheme, which is being anchored by the State’s Ministry of Education, commenced on […]
June 12: Nigeria Owes Abiola Viable Democracy – Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said one of the best ways Nigeria can immortalise the late winner of June 12, 1993 Presidential election, Chief M.K.O Abiola, is to entrench viable democracy, just as he said that such can only be achieved through the practice of true federalism which is currently not in […]