Archives Tag: Lagos state

BUSINESS

This Startup is Building an Airbnb-Style Hub for Parking in Africa’s Busiest Cities

April 19, 2022

  Navigating the streets of Lagos requires a strong heart, thanks to the relentless traffic jams that test even the most seasoned drivers. Parking, however, presents its own set of challenges. Frustration with Lagos’ roads led Philip Ogunaike to create Parkwell, a platform akin to Airbnb but for your vehicle. Ogunaike’s journey from eight minutes … Continue reading This Startup is Building an Airbnb-Style Hub for Parking in Africa’s Busiest Cities

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Transport

Lagos Blue Line Rail Commences Commercial Operations at Last

April 19, 2022

  The eagerly awaited Blue Line Rail Mass Transit system in Lagos State has finally commenced commercial operations. This significant development comes after nearly four decades since its conception in 1983. The inauguration of this crucial transportation system signifies a major achievement for Lagos, one of Nigeria’s most densely populated and bustling cities.  Read more … Continue reading Lagos Blue Line Rail Commences Commercial Operations at Last

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BUSINESS Real Estate

6 Best Locations for a Short Let Apartment in Lagos

April 19, 2022

  The short-let segment of real estate has taken off in Nigeria. In the past couple of years, we’ve seen investors pour hundreds of millions of naira into setting up or purchasing apartments to house visitors for relatively brief time spans. This business model has paid off for many who have dived into it; in … Continue reading 6 Best Locations for a Short Let Apartment in Lagos

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Real Estate

Before Investing in Lagos Property: 5 Key Considerations

April 19, 2022

  Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria’s real estate industry. It’s not hard to see why. The state plays host to the country’s commercial capital, is home to the most populous city in all of West Africa, and nurses a vibrant social scene. And with lots of major private and public sector projects springing up … Continue reading Before Investing in Lagos Property: 5 Key Considerations

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Opportunities

Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Grant for MSMEs

April 19, 2022

  The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) is inviting MSMEs in the state to apply for grants under the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) program. If they meet preset criteria, they could receive grants of up to ₦1 million. This program is aimed at supporting the recovery … Continue reading Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Grant for MSMEs

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Politics

PVCs Of All Registered Lagos Voters Now Ready For Collection

April 19, 2022

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has announced that the permanent voter cards (PVCs) of all registered voters in the state are ready for collection. Read more about Politics This was enclosed in a press release published on Tuesday by the Administrative Secretary of the Lagos INEC, Adebisi Oladepo Ajayi, on … Continue reading PVCs Of All Registered Lagos Voters Now Ready For Collection

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BUSINESS

Top 10 Cities in Lagos to Launch Your Business and Why

April 19, 2022

  Lagos is Africa’s fifth largest economy with a population of about 23 million people. It has been categorized as the city that never sleeps and has been favourably compared to other A-list cities like New York, London, Cairo, Paris and even Tokyo. Lagos is a large and diverse city with a range of opportunities … Continue reading Top 10 Cities in Lagos to Launch Your Business and Why

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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria

Do You Know? The First And Only Mayor Of Lagos State

April 19, 2022

Abubakar Ibiyinka Olorun-Nimbe is the name. He was a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who was the first and only Mayor of Lagos. He also represented Lagos in the Legislative Council. Read more about Do you know? Background Olorun-Nimbe was born in 1908, in Lagos to the family of Abdur-Raham and Ramotu Olorunimbe. His father … Continue reading Do You Know? The First And Only Mayor Of Lagos State

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Opportunities

Apply For The Lagos State Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP)

April 19, 2022

The Lagos State Government has set up the Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP) for graduates of tertiary institutions who reside in the state. Under the programme, about 4,000 unemployed persons will get internships in private organizations and public agencies. Read more about Opportunities According to the state government, this initiative is in line with the … Continue reading Apply For The Lagos State Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP)

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TECH

Microsoft Corporation Opens First African Development Centre In Lagos State

April 19, 2022

  The technological firm sees Nigeria as a hub for its plans to connect Africa to the globe Global technological giants, Microsoft Corporation, is set to open its first African Development Centre (ADC) in Lagos State, Nigeria, today, Tuesday, March 22, 2022. This information was made public in a tweet by the Personal Assistant to … Continue reading Microsoft Corporation Opens First African Development Centre In Lagos State

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Discover Nigeria Politics

Men You Should Know: Akinwunmi Ambode

April 19, 2022

Akinwunmi Ambode was born on the 14th of June 1963 at Epe General Hospital, Lagos to the family of Festus Akinwale Ambode and Christianah Oluleye Ambode. He is one of ten children. Read more about Men you should know Education Ambode attended St. Jude’s Primary School, Ebute Metta, Lagos State, from 1969-1974, where he sat … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Akinwunmi Ambode

Politics

#EndSARS: Lagos Judicial Panel Of Inquiry Presents Its Report

April 19, 2022

After long months – over a year – of painful wait by the victims of the #LekkiMassacre and the rest of the world, on the 15th of November, 2021, the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution on the Lekki Toll Gate Shooting Incident and Cases of Police Brutality handed over a 309-page report on the infamous … Continue reading #EndSARS: Lagos Judicial Panel Of Inquiry Presents Its Report

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Tourism Travel

Did You Know? 5 Awesome Places To Take A Foodie On A Date In Lagos State

April 19, 2022

  One reason we love Lagos is that there is something for everyone. Options to go on a date are many, and Lagos is one state in Nigeria that has it all. Read more about Travel and Tourism If there is anything a foodie loves, it’s an opportunity to eat a wide range of cuisines. … Continue reading Did You Know? 5 Awesome Places To Take A Foodie On A Date In Lagos State

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Transport

PayVIS: Getting Your Vehicle Roadworthy And Offence Free In Lagos

April 19, 2022

  The Lagos State Government has always continued to provide its road users and pedestrians with innovative platforms for easy commuting and road use. In its latest initiation, the Government through the Lagos State Government Vehicle Inspection Service unit launched PayVIS, a vehicle number plate detecting site, that tracks vehicle traffic law offenders and bills … Continue reading PayVIS: Getting Your Vehicle Roadworthy And Offence Free In Lagos

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Politics

The Politics Of VAT And Stamp Duty

April 19, 2022

  The ongoing drama between the Federal Government and some States on the VAT Court Order in Rivers State Federal High Court has generated both good and bad ripples within a very short timeframe. Read more about Politics There are so many inconsistencies that have been going on in the administration of VAT for years. … Continue reading The Politics Of VAT And Stamp Duty

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