Archives Tag: Lagos state
Amber BRT Initiative Launched To Ease Commuting In Lagos
April 19, 2022
Amber Energy Drinks Ltd., a private company, has launched the Amber BRT, an initiative to make commuting more seamless for Lagos residents. A statement released by officials of the company noted that the free bus ride initiative was launched to relieve Lagos residents of the distressing conditions they face while commuting. Read more about … Continue reading Amber BRT Initiative Launched To Ease Commuting In Lagos
Social Media Roundup
April 19, 2022
This week has been eventful as usual on the social media space (obviously some weeks are more eventful than others). Some of these events cut across from mundane to profound stuff. Read more about Social Media Roundup The Lagos State Government lifts the ban on religious gatherings: Early in the week, the state government … Continue reading Social Media Roundup
By david-okwara
Lagos State Unveils ₦1 Billion Seed Fund for Hospitality Businesses
April 19, 2022
The Lagos State Government says it plans to provide funding for businesses in its tourism and hospitality sector. It says the seed funding would enable the targeted businesses drive economic growth in the post-coronavirus era. Governor of the State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the plan public at the 6th Lagos Corporate Assembly, which took place at the … Continue reading Lagos State Unveils ₦1 Billion Seed Fund for Hospitality Businesses
First Phase Of Third Mainland Bridge Closure Commences
April 19, 2022
On the midnight of Friday, July 24, 2020, the federal government partially close the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State, to enable the commencement of rehabilitation work on the transportation facility and to avoid its collapse. The decision of the government was informed by the need to replace damaged bars, hydro-demolition of non-firm parts of … Continue reading First Phase Of Third Mainland Bridge Closure Commences
By ugo-chinedu
Fahim Saleh: A Visionary Entrepreneur And Human Being
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian tech industry was thrown into mourning on Monday, July 13, 2020, after news of the death of the founder and CEO of the ride-hailing tech company, Gokada, was made public. The Bengali-American national, Fahim Saleh, played a huge role in the growth of the Nigerian tech industry and was notable for Co-founding … Continue reading Fahim Saleh: A Visionary Entrepreneur And Human Being
By ugo-chinedu
Tip of the Day Tourism Transport Travel
Jetty Locations and Ferry Routes in Lagos
April 19, 2022
Boat cruises and ferry rides are awesome as tourist attractions on Lagos Island. The lovely coastline and jetties are quite inviting when seen from the Falomo Bridge. But they are also the new mode of transportation from the island to the mainland if you want to beat the Lagos traffic. It has been said that … Continue reading Jetty Locations and Ferry Routes in Lagos
By ann
App Of The Week: Lagos State Citizen Gate
April 19, 2022
Imagine a mobile application that allows you to report an emergency and get help in real-time. All you would have to do is lodge a complaint and help would be provided to you in no time. This is what apps such as the Lagos State Citizens Gate app offer you. Released in October 2016 … Continue reading App Of The Week: Lagos State Citizen Gate
Do You Know: The Awori Ethnic Group
April 19, 2022
Background Traditionally, the Awori people are found in Ogun and Lagos States, Nigeria. Towns including Isheri, Ota, Igbesa, Agbara, Ilobi, Tigbo are all Awori settlements within present-day Ogun State (created 1976) in Nigeria. The settlement of the Awori clan is known to have preceded the establishment of Abeokuta as an Egba kingdom in 1832, … Continue reading Do You Know: The Awori Ethnic Group
By jeremiah
Firstbank Presents 20,000 e-Learning Devices To Lagos State
April 19, 2022
Firstbank Nigeria Limited has presented 20,000 units of e-learning devices to the Lagos State Government for distribution to students in the state. The presentation of the devices which is also in partnership with Robert & John (an edu-tech enterprise and parent company of Roducate) was aimed to facilitate learning for children at home, following the … Continue reading Firstbank Presents 20,000 e-Learning Devices To Lagos State
How to Register with the Lagos State Safety Commission to Reopen Your Business
April 19, 2022
If you are in Lagos and you run a gym, restaurant, event center, spa, or religious center, you should read this. As Nigeria continues to ease the lockdown implemented in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lagos State Government has allowed most businesses to resume and requested that they adhere to certain restrictions … Continue reading How to Register with the Lagos State Safety Commission to Reopen Your Business
Alaro City: New Gateway To Nigeria
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Alaro City: New Gateway To Nigeria
Captivating Images of Lagos on Lockdown
April 19, 2022
For the past five weeks, Nigeria has been on lockdown; Lagos state, Ogun state, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja were on total Lockdown, while other states in Nigeria experienced partial lockdown. To virtually everyone in Nigeria, this is unprecedented, as the wave of the Corona Virus Pandemic swept across the country. Read more about … Continue reading Captivating Images of Lagos on Lockdown
COVID-19: Contribute To Society By Supporting The Lekki Food Bank Today
April 19, 2022
Lekki Food Bank is a non-governmental initiative set up by singer Banky W to combat hunger among the less-privileged due to their inability to fend for themselves as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown. Read more about Coronavirus The initiative, which is backed by the Lekki Residents Association, the Nigerian Police Force, and community leaders … Continue reading COVID-19: Contribute To Society By Supporting The Lekki Food Bank Today
Improving Coronavirus Testing Capacity In Lagos State
April 19, 2022
It was a shocker for many Nigerians yesterday night after the latest figures of Coronavirus cases announced by the NCDC rose to 627 with 86 people newly testing positive. Particularly, 70 of those 86 people are domiciled in Lagos. This is a record number of cases in a day in Lagos state which has rapidly … Continue reading Improving Coronavirus Testing Capacity In Lagos State
By adedoyin
Be A Part Of The Solution: Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon
April 19, 2022
Lagos has been on a roll with innovation and technology and this has been in a good light. With the pandemic requiring public-private partnership and organizations and individuals stepping up to taking responsibility for the welfare of citizens alongside the government. These acts are applaudable because it shows a positive movement in the kind of … Continue reading Be A Part Of The Solution: Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon
By aanu-olajide
