Infrastructure Metro

Federal Government to continue Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation

The Federal Government has confirmed the continuation of rehabilitation works on the Third Mainland Bridge starting Thursday, as announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, in a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos. Expressing understanding for the inconvenience caused by traffic diversions, Kesha appealed for patience and cooperation from Read More…

Business Oil & Gas Top Story

NBS reports drop in kerosene prices amidst increase in petrol imports

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals a decline in the average price of a litre of kerosene from N1,362.27 in December 2023 to N1,329.53 in January 2024, according to its “Kerosene Price Watch” released in Abuja on Wednesday. Highlighting the statistics, the NBS emphasises a 2.40% decrease in the January price compared to the Read More…

Nigeria Politics Top Story

Labour Party Chairman arrested Days before Edo Governorship primary

Less than three days remain until the primary election of the Labour Party (LP) for the Edo Governorship race, and tension rises as operatives from the Zone 5 headquarters of the Nigeria Police apprehend the National Chairman of the party, Mr. Julius Abure. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abure was detained in Read More…

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Formula 1 News Racing Sports Top Story

Verstappen leads pre-season testing in Bahrain despite Red Bull uncertainty

On Wednesday, amidst uncertainty surrounding Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, triple world champion Max Verstappen demonstrated his dominance, leading the way as Formula One kicked off pre-season testing in Bahrain. The 26-year-old Dutch driver, known for his remarkable performances, expressed his determination early on, setting the pace for the testing sessions ahead. Verstappen’s supremacy Read More…

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Environment Housing Metro Top Story

Beyond Brick and Mortar: Building Solutions for Lagos’ Invisible Citizens

On February 15, 2024, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, sparked controversy with his announcement to “clear” homeless communities residing under bridges across the city. The Governor, quoted by The Guardian on February 16, 2024, cited concerns about aesthetics, security, and traffic congestion as motivating factors, stating: “We cannot allow people to turn under Read More…

Metro Transportation

Ban on RTEAN activities lifted, govt seeks unity in transportation Sector

The Lagos State Government has announced lifting the ban on activities of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) within the state, signalling a new phase in the transport sector’s dynamics. According to Mr. Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, the decision reflects the government’s commitment to fostering peace and Read More…

Metro Weather

Haziness and cloudiness predicted over Lagos from Monday to Wednesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast indicating haziness and cloudiness across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, with particular implications for Lagos and surrounding areas. According to NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over the northern Read More…

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Markets Metro

LASG orders closure of Mandilas Market for cleanup

The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to close Mandilas Market for two days, aiming to ensure compliance with its directive for the removal of illegal make-shift structures along road setbacks within and around the market area. The closure notice was issued following a joint inspection and enforcement exercise conducted by the Lagos State Read More…