Archives Tag: Lagos state
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
By ann
Toll-Gate Payment Set To Go Digital At The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge
April 19, 2022
From Wednesday, January 1, 2019, cash payments will cease to be accepted at the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge Toll Plaza. This information was revealed by authorities in charge of the Lekki Concession Company. No more cash payment @ Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge Toll Plaza – Wednesday 1st January 2020. Road users that ply the route were notified of … Continue reading Toll-Gate Payment Set To Go Digital At The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge
By ugo-chinedu
Lagos Book and Art Festival
April 19, 2022
All is set for the 21st edition of the Lagos Book and Art Festival (LABAF). The event is scheduled to hold from November 4- 10, 2019 at Freedom Park, Lagos. Aimed at promoting artistic and book culture, LABAF is a unique platform for writers, artists, and people from all works of life to experience arts … Continue reading Lagos Book and Art Festival
By ugo-chinedu
The Lagos Water Crisis and the Imperative for Sustainable Solution
April 19, 2022
Key Note Address at Stakeholders Dialogue on the Lagos Water Crisis, De Rembrandt Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. 8th October 2019 by Hussaini Abdu, PhD Introduction Water crisis is important challenge in the world, it is even more important in Nigeria and Lagos in particular considering several sociological, demographic and economic imperatives. Most often responses to water … Continue reading The Lagos Water Crisis and the Imperative for Sustainable Solution
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Anthony Joshua Tours Lagos, Visits Makoko Slum
April 19, 2022
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, recently embarked on a tour of Lagos, and has been spotted in several locations including the National Stadium in Surulere and Makoko. The British boxer visited the Slum2School initiative located in Makoko, where he spent quality time with the students and residents of the community. Joshua took time to … Continue reading Anthony Joshua Tours Lagos, Visits Makoko Slum
By achem
Wizkid, Weah, Drogba Set To Feature In Ambode Testimonial Match
April 19, 2022
A bevy of African football legends alongside music artists and other renown persons will storm Lagos for the Ambode testimonial match which will hold on Saturday May 18, 2019, at the the Agege Stadium. The match was organised to thank the outgoing governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, for his administration’s dedication to the development of sports within … Continue reading Wizkid, Weah, Drogba Set To Feature In Ambode Testimonial Match
By achem
These Are Nigeria’s Richest States (by Internally Generated Revenue)
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s official custodian of public data, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), recently published its annual report on the revenues generated by the country’s states. The document, available on the bureau’s website, details the earnings collected by state governments in 2018. Besides stoking the old debate about which regions produce the most wealth, the NBS’s … Continue reading These Are Nigeria’s Richest States (by Internally Generated Revenue)
HISTORY OF THE YABA ICT HUB
April 19, 2022
Yaba, a suburb in mainland Lagos Nigeria is a prime location for startups and workers because of its proximity to the Lagos Island – the commercial hub of the state and the availability of almost all kind of goods and services. The Lagos State Government has in the past few years taken interest in technology … Continue reading HISTORY OF THE YABA ICT HUB
By aanu-olajide
Ambode Match Moved to Agege Stadium
April 19, 2022
The long awaited game of heroes for the departing Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, originally scheduled to hold at the Onikan Stadium, which is currently under maintenance, has been moved to Agege Stadium. The match, which will feature prominent African legends against Naija legends, is geared at celebrating the sports accomplishments of the Akinwunmi … Continue reading Ambode Match Moved to Agege Stadium
