THE Lagos State Government has signed a partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Access Bank for an investment of $1.352 billion investment in long-term infrastructure projects in the state. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who signed on behalf of the state government, in a post on his …
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Lagos State Government Reopens Alaba Rago Market
THE Lagos State Government has reopened Alaba Rago Market, Ojo, having met some of the conditions set for reopening sealed markets in the state, following its closure last week for various environmental infractions. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, who visited the market on Sunday for …
Read More »Lagos State Govt Reopens Alaba International, Trade Fair Markets
says closure not politically motivated THE Lagos State Government has reopened Alaba International Market and some markets in the Trade Fair Complex, all located in Ojo, Lagos, after days of closure for improper waste disposal and other environmental infractions. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said …
Read More »Lagos State Govt Seals Popular Nightclub Over Noise Pollution
THE Lagos State government has sealed a popular nightclub, Silk Club, located at 190, Awolowo Road in Ikoyi, over noise pollution. This was disclosed in statement on Saturday night by Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. The commissioner said the nightclub was sealed by the officials of the …
Read More »Lagos State Government Bans Street Trading, Hawking
THE Lagos State Government (LASG) on Friday announced a total ban on street trading, hawking, building of illegal structures on drainage setbacks and the display of wares on walkways across the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement in a statement in …
Read More »Lagos State Government Shuts Down Popular Ladipo Market
THE Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Ladipo Market, Mushin, over alleged environmental infractions including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non-payment of waste bills, among others. The order for the closure was announced on Friday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. …
Read More »Lagos State Retirees Get N2bn
Lagos State Government has disbursed N2.017 billion as retirement benefits to 644 retirees. The payment was made at the 101st batch Retirement Bond Certificate presentation for retirees, held in Alausa. Ikeja. Speaking at the event, Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission, LASPEC, Mr Babalola Obilana, said the payment represented the retirees’ …
Read More »Don’t Cross Blue Rail Track, Lagos State Government Warns Residents
THE Lagos State Government has warned residents to avoid crossing the track of the Blue Rail line as it is set to start full commercial operations on Monday (tomorrow). The Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, gave the warning on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, adding that …
Read More »Isese Day: Lagos Declares Monday Work-free day
THE Lagos State Government has declared Monday, August 21, as a work-free day for all public servants in the state in commemoration of the 2023 Isese Day celebration which will be held on Sunday, August 20. This is contained in a circular dated August 18 and obtained by The PUNCH …
Read More »Lagos Government Partners Foreign Varsity, Others For Solution To Climate Change
Lagos State government said it is partnering with the Creative Youth Community Development Initiative – Solution17 for Climate Action, and New York University, Abu Dhabi, to promote climate change awareness and action through artistic expression. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Omobolaji Gaji, made this disclosure on …
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