The Lagos State Government has removed illegal structures along Makanjuola Street in Iju-Ishaga as part of its ongoing environmental enforcement exercise. Newsextra24 reports that the exercise was announced in a statement posted on the official X handle of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, on …
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LASG reiterates commitment to single-use plastics ban
The Lagos State Government (LASG) says it will continue with the single-use plastics ban enforcement to improve the state’s infrastructure and protect the environment. The Commissioner For Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this on Sunday while speaking with journalists after an inspection tour of the projects at …
Read More »Lagos Govt Seals Multiple Buildings Under Construction on Lagos Island for Lacking Permits
THE Lagos State Government has sealed several buildings under construction on Lagos Island for failing to obtain the required planning permits. The enforcement drive, conducted on Friday, was part of the state’s ongoing efforts to combat illegal developments and ensure compliance with physical planning regulations. The disclosure was made in …
Read More »Lagos State Govt To Demolish $200 million Landmark Beach Resort For Coastal Highway Project
LANDMARK Beach Resort, a popular tourist destination in Lagos, is locked in a dispute with the Lagos State government over a planned demolition to make way for a new coastal highway. The resort’s owner, Paul Onwuanibe, received a demolition notice in late March, sparking concerns about the impact on tourism …
Read More »Lagos State Govt To Relocate Computer Village To Katangowa
LAGOS State government has restated plans to relocate the Computer Village from Ikeja to the ICT Park in Katangowa, Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area of the state. Special Adviser to the governor on E-GIS and Planning Matters, Olajide Babatunde, in a chat with journalists, said: “We are trying to reorganise …
Read More »AFCON Final: Lagos Govt Issues Health Advisory Ahead Of Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast Match
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi THE Ministry of Health, under the Lagos State Government, has issued a set of health guidelines to the citizens of Nigeria and football enthusiasts in preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and …
Read More »Styrofoam: No Going Back On Ban And Usage In Lagos – LASG
THE Lagos State Government on Thursday maintained that there is no going back on the total ban of usage and distribution of Styrofoam in the State. The affirmation was made at a consultative meeting of the State with representatives of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Restaurant and …
Read More »Lagos State Govt Seeks Youth Involvement In Tackling Security Challenges
THE Lagos State Government has stressed the need to involve a greater percentage of youths in addressing security challenges to ensure a safer and secure environment. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the website of the Lagos State Government on Saturday. According to the statement, the Secretary to …
Read More »Lagos State Govt Reopens Mushin Markets
THE Lagos State Government has reopened some markets in Mushin area, recently shut for widespread environmental infractions, including indiscriminate waste dumping. The markets are Mushin main market, Ojuwoye, Awolowo, Irepodun and Daleko markets. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, noted the temporary closure was necessary, …
Read More »Lagos State Govt Stops 50% Public Transport Discount
Reactions have trailed the announcement by the Lagos State Government to discontinue the 50 per cent discount on public transportation facilities in the state to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal. Trojan News Media reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) had, in a statement, announced its decision …
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