Archives Tag: Lagos state
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
Eveyday Heroes: Henrietta Alokha
April 19, 2022
Tragedy struck on Sunday morning, March 15, 2020, after a pipeline exploded in the Abule Ado community of Lagos, killing several people and injuring many others. The explosion affected Bethlehem Girls College, Abúlé Ado near Festac Town, Lagos. It claimed some lives, amongst which was the life of the school principal, Reverend Sister Henrietta Alokha. … Continue reading Eveyday Heroes: Henrietta Alokha
By jeremiah
7TH AMVCA: Full List Of Winners
April 19, 2022
Lagos State, Nigeria was brought to a standstill on the night of Saturday, March 14, 2020, as the much anticipated seventh edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State. Read more about Entertainment Held in a glamorous fashion, it was a night of glitz … Continue reading 7TH AMVCA: Full List Of Winners
By ugo-chinedu
Okada And Keke Ban In Lagos State: Assessing Impacts
April 19, 2022
On February 1, 2020, the ban of the Lagos State Government (Africa’s industrial hub) on commercial bike riders (popularly referred as Okada) and tricyclists (popular as Marwa or Keke) became effective. In line with the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018, the State government enacted the ban in six major local government areas and … Continue reading Okada And Keke Ban In Lagos State: Assessing Impacts
By ugo-chinedu
The Struggle To Rescue Lagos By PDP
April 19, 2022
As the news of the coronavirus patient zero was preparing to ripple across the country early on Friday, February 28, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was also rounding up it’s reconciliation meeting aimed at uniting the different warring factions within it’s Lagos chapter. At a press conference that morning, the governor of Oyo state, Seyi … Continue reading The Struggle To Rescue Lagos By PDP
By adedoyin
Where to Travel: Ibeju-Lekki
April 19, 2022
When people hear Lagos, they seem to forget it is a state, not a town. In Lagos, there are different local government areas, and not just Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island. Today, we will focus on a part of Lagos called Ibeju-Lekki. The name is drawn from two communities – Ibeju and Lekki. It is … Continue reading Where to Travel: Ibeju-Lekki
By ann
Crazy About the South West: Tourism Spots in Lagos State
April 19, 2022
The state of excellence is the biggest tourism hub in the country. Tourists can do a lot in Lagos, from zip lining to kayaking, art exhibitions to musical concerts, city tours and beach outings. Simply put, Lagos State is perfect for tourism. Below are some of tourism spots in Lagos in no particular order: Read more about Travel … Continue reading Crazy About the South West: Tourism Spots in Lagos State
By ann
Top 5 Tourism Spots to Watch Out for in 2020
April 19, 2022
This year we saw a lot of foreign celebrities and dignitaries grace our nation and partake in our tourism. This global attention got us a place in the Forbes 10 Underrated Destinations in 2020 article. Though they cited Lagos as the place to visit (because of its many appeals), there are other places in Nigeria … Continue reading Top 5 Tourism Spots to Watch Out for in 2020
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