Archives Tag: Lagos state
Lagos Set to Upgrade, Rehabilitate Ladipo Link Roads
April 19, 2022
Residents and motorists that frequent the popular Ladipo spare parts market can finally heave a sigh of relief, as Lagos State Government has announced that it would begin an extensive rehabilitation of major link roads across the state, including roads in and around Ladipo market. The State government said this was in continuation of its drive to ensure smooth flow of traffic in the … Continue reading Lagos Set to Upgrade, Rehabilitate Ladipo Link Roads
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The Lagos City Suya Carnival
April 19, 2022
If you have not tasted the spicy shish kebab popularly prepared by the Hausa people of northern Nigeria, then what have you been eating? If you have never visited a suya spot in Lagos, here is a time to redeem yourself. This weekend, rather than staying indoors and complaining about electricity supply, why not visit The … Continue reading The Lagos City Suya Carnival
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Lagos State Unveils New Youth Policy For The Blind
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Lagos State Unveils New Youth Policy For The Blind
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Lagos State to Get More Street Lights, to boost night economy
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Lagos State to Get More Street Lights, to boost night economy
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Get a Loan or Acquire a Skill with LSETF
April 19, 2022
The Lagos State Employment trust Fund (LSETF) is an empowerment programme setup by Lagos State Government under the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to ‘provide support to residents of Lagos State, for job, wealth creation and to tackle unemployment.’ It was formed with the mandate to directly invest ₦25 Billion in helping Lagos residents to … Continue reading Get a Loan or Acquire a Skill with LSETF
Lagos @ 50: A Brief History of Lagos
April 19, 2022
This month in Nigeria’s history, on the 27th of May 1967, Lagos State was created along with 11 other states by the Gowon Regime to preempt the secession of Biafra. Its first Governor was Brigadier Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson. Originally Lagos belonged to the Aworis who now occupy the Lagos-Badagry stretch but the City-State had long … Continue reading Lagos @ 50: A Brief History of Lagos
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Lagos State Polytechnic Is Building Surveillance Drones
April 19, 2022
The Lagos State Polytechnic, LASPOTECH, has begun building drones in what its authorities say is a project meant to contribute to increasing Lagos’s capacity to maintain security. The project has been embarked upon in collaboration with the International College of Aeronautics and Aviation Studies. According to LASPOTECH’s rector, Samuel Oluyinka, the drones were being built … Continue reading Lagos State Polytechnic Is Building Surveillance Drones
Lagos to Get 500 Coding Centres for CodeLagos Initiative
April 19, 2022
The State Government disclosed on Tuesday that it will be setting up 500 coding centres in private and public schools, as part of its plans to teach coding to people in the state. The centres will be run under the CodeLagos initiative, a plan to have a million residents of the state learn to code … Continue reading Lagos to Get 500 Coding Centres for CodeLagos Initiative
Lagos State Has Launched a Mobile App to Aid Communication with Its Residents
April 19, 2022
The Lagos State government has introduced a mobile app to help it communicate with residents of the state. The Citizens Gate mobile app will make it possible for Lagosians to make enquiries and give feedback on services delivered by the state government. The Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Olufemi Olubiyi, made this known … Continue reading Lagos State Has Launched a Mobile App to Aid Communication with Its Residents
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Friday December 2nd, 2016
April 19, 2022
OPEC member nations have assented to a plan to cut oil production by about 1.2 million barrels per day; oil prices have risen following the disclosure of the agreement. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has unveiled the winners of its National Distinction/Merit Awards. The Lagos State Government has introduced a rent-to-own scheme for artisans. … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Friday December 2nd, 2016
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Tuesday, Nov 29th, 2016
April 19, 2022
1. GSM data subscribers in Nigeria will pay for more data as from December 1, 2016, according to a directive issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission. 2. The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler has said that Nigerians will soon begin to show evidence of tax paying before obtaining new passports … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Tuesday, Nov 29th, 2016
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Lagos Has Canceled Its Monthly Environmental Sanitation. Here’s Why.
April 19, 2022
Lagos State’s long-standing three-hour environmental sanitation exercise which has been observed on the last Saturday of every month has been canceled. The State Government communicated its decision to do away with the monthly exercise through a statement issued by the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, following Wednesday’s State Executive Council meeting. Mr. … Continue reading Lagos Has Canceled Its Monthly Environmental Sanitation. Here’s Why.
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 16th 2016
April 19, 2022
1. Following the first export from the Aje offshore field, Lagos State expects to get its first oil derivation fund in December. 2. Northeastern states are to receive five 100 MW solar power plants worth $600m; the first should be ready by March 2017. 3. As part of the United States government’s Feed the Future Initiative, … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 16th 2016
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Lagos to Commence Export of Crude Oil in August
April 19, 2022
After many years of anticipation, it seems that Lagos State may finally join the league of states from which crude oil is exported. This achievement could be recorded as early as August if reports coming from the operators of the facility at the Aje oil field are anything to go by. The Aje oil field, … Continue reading Lagos to Commence Export of Crude Oil in August
#PhotoSpeaks: Ambode Commissions New BRT Buses
April 19, 2022
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode recently commissioned the Mile 12-Ikorodu Road widening and new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses in Lagos. Here are pictures from the event:
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