Apply for the Lagos State Specialized ICT Training
In partnership with the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, the Lagos State Government has announced an opportunity for 200 unemployed youth in the state to undergo cutting-edge specialized ICT training to boost their employability prospects. Read more about Opportunities The Lagos State Specialized ICT Training Programme is a 4-month initiative fully focused on […]
The Closure of Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC)
The Lagos State government, acting through the Lagos State Safety Commission, has urgently ordered the closure of the Lekki Conservation Centre. This directive was communicated by Lanre Mojola, the Director General/CEO of the safety commission, in a post on Instagram on Tuesday evening, citing a viral video depicting the deteriorating state of the facility […]
Lekki Massacre: The Black Content Of Lagos State Government White Paper
The just-released White Paper of the Lagos State Government in response to the Judicial Panel Report on the Lekki Shooting has sparked several outrages across the country. The White Paper which was released on Tuesday night of November 30, 2021, was full of many contradictions and inconsistencies as given by the earlier-released Report. Read […]
Rudderless Leadership: #OccupyLekkiTollGate
‘A leader is a dealer in hope.’ Napoleon Bonaparte Now more than ever, Nigeria is in need of true leadership. A leader that is compassionate and patriotic. One who understands that his allegiance is to the people of Nigeria and not just to those who voted for him. This great nation yearns for a leader […]
Third Mainland Bridge Reopens Ahead Of Schedule
Following the completion of the casting of expansion joints on the Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday, January 30, 2021, the federal government has reopened the bridge which was shut down on the midnight of Friday, January 29. Read more about Third Mainland Bridge It will be recalled that the government through the Federal Controller of […]
Alaro City: New Gateway To Nigeria
Alaro City is a development by Rendeavour, in partnership with Lagos State Government. Alaro City is a mixed use, mixed income city which offers you all you need in one place. A place to live, work, shop, investment opportunities, a place for entertainment, relaxation and much more – in a master-planned natural environment coupled with the […]
Relaxing the National Lockdown: A Government Between The Rock And A Hard Place
On Monday, April 27th, President Muhammad Buhari addressed the nation a third time since the coronavirus became pandemic in Nigeria. In his speech, the president announced that the lockdown and restriction of movement imposed on Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), will be relaxed with conditions by Monday, May 4. Cumulatively, the lockdown […]
Ventures Platform and Lagos State Government Partner in Fight Against Covid-19
#COVID19InnovationChallenge Final Call for Applications Ventures Platform, the Africa-wide network that supports entrepreneurs and innovators to succeed, today announced a partnership with the Lagos State Government through its agency, The Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC), in a bid to find tech-enabled solutions to address the current Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. Ventures Platform and […]
African Creative Exhibition And Awards 2018: What to Expect at the Second Edition
Creative MSMEs have invaded Nigeria and we certainly are not complaining. In 2016, it became apparent that Nigeria was an import driven nation and that was how the “Buy Naija to the grow Naira” came to be. However, various sects of the economy are realising that for Nigeria to diversify and become an export-driven nation, […]
Lagos Stops Increase in Lekki Tollgate Tarrifs
Lagos State government has halted the plans of Lekki Concession Company Ltd to increase tariff on Lekki- Epe expressway and Lekki- Ikoyi link bridge. This is because the company did not receive the approval of other stakeholders, as seen in the thousands of Lagos signing of an online petition to protest the plan that was to be executed beginning from November 8, […]
Lagos Unveils 22’ft ‘Football Forever’ Monument at Teslim Balogun Stadium
Lagos is home to well over 21 million citizens, with almost every ethnic group in the nation well represented. Popularly known as the business district of West Africa, it’s no secret that Lagos is the sports central of Nigeria, with more sports enthusiasts than anywhere else in the country. The Lagos State government is on […]
Lagos State Unveils New Youth Policy For The Blind
The Lagos State Government presented the Braille version of the state’s youth policy for visually impaired people during the weekend. The document was prepared by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development with the assistance of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and presented to the representatives of Person’s living with Disabilities (PWDs) along with […]
Lagos State Government To Improve Statistical Infrastructure and Funding
Governor Akinwumi Ambode has pledged to improve the provision of statistical infrastructure and funding in the state to ensure timely, reliable, qualitative data acquired in the state. Good to Know, but why is statistical infrastructure needed? For statistical illiterates like myself, Statistical Infrastructure comprises activities and services that are administered to support a strong statistical […]
Mrs Ambode Decorated as Matron and Mother of African Child
Mrs Bolanle Ambode, the wife of Lagos State Governor was decorated as the matron and mother of The African Child. This occurred at the African Women Lawyers Association parley, held at Victoria Island, Lagos. This is part of the activities organised to celebrate the annual general meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association. The Governor’s wife […]
Lagos State to Get More Street Lights, to boost night economy
LAGOS State Government has embarked on massive installation of street lights at dark spots as well as inner streets to enhance security and boost night economy in the state. The State Commissioner for Energy, Adewale Oluwo, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting in his office at Alausa, Ikeja. Oluwo said the measure was part of […]
Lagos State Government Declares Commitment to Ebola Prevention
The Lagos State Government has urged the state’s residents to maintain good personal hygiene practices as part of precautionary measures to prevent the re-occurrence of the deadly virus, Ebola, ThisDay reports. This announcement was made after newly confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease in Liberia last week. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. […]