The Lagos State Government says it will be meeting with telecommunications service providers on the issue of data subscription, toward boosting e-learning during the Coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this on Tuesday at the Lagos House, Marina, during the Fifteenth Update on the Management of Coronavirus in the state. Sanwo-Olu said that the meeting Read More…
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We prioritise safety over profit – Lagos boat operators
The Association of Tourists Boat Operators and Water Transporters (ATBOWATON), Lagos Chapter, said it prioritised safety of commuters over profit as COVID-19 ravaged the world. Its Chairman, Lawal Saheed, said in a statement on Tuesday that its operators had pioneered the opening and sustainance of abandoned and unprofitable water ferry routes. He said the operators Read More…
Lagos hoteliers seek COVID19 palliatives
The Lagos Hoteliers Association (LHA), on Saturday solicited for palliatives from the Lagos State Government to cushion the effect of COVID-19 currently affecting the world. Its President, Mr Adekunle Akilo, made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Akilo said that the palliatives were equally needed to effect Read More…
Ikeja Electric increases price of prepaid meters by 19.6%
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IE) has announced that the prices of meters sold to customers under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP)scheme has been reviewed upward effective June. 1. The DisCo, in a notice on its Twitter account on Thursday, said the review was in compliance with the directive of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). It said Read More…
Lagos Govt, First Bank collaborate to boost e-learning in schools
IN PICTURE ABOVE: L-R: Managing Director/CEO, First Bank PLC, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan and Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the presentation of 20,000 E-Learning devices for Lagos State Schools by First Bank at the Lagos House, Marina The Lagos State Government says it is collaborating with First Bank Plc, to boost e-learning among students Read More…
20 ships to discharge petrol, other items at Lagos port
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Wednesday said that 20 ships will discharge petrolum products and food items at the Lagos ports. The NPA disclosed this in its publication, ‘`Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. It listed the contents of the ship as Read More…
Relaxation of lockdown: Traders still observe precautionary measures in Lagos market
Olaniyi Balogun, Market Master of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area says all precautionary measures against the coronovirus pandemic are still observed in Ikotun market in spite of the relaxation of the lockdown. Balogun disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday. He said that market men and women Read More…
Petrol price now to be determined by market forces
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has removed the cap on the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol. The agency made the disclosure in a document it released in Abuja on Thursday entitled, ‘’Market Based Pricing Regime for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) Regulations, 2020’’. It said in the document Read More…
NPA expects 17 ships with petroleum products, others at Lagos Ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is expecting 17 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from June 4 to June 20. The NPA made the announcement in its publication, `Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday. According Read More…
2,000 Lagosians benefit from ”Eko Cares” initiative
The Lagos State Government said that a total of 2,000 vulnerable residents have benefited from its ”Eko Cares” initiative. Aderemi Adebowale, Special Adviser to the governor on Civic Engagement, disclosed this on Wednesday during the 2020 Ministerial Press Briefing in commemoration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s first year in office. Adebowale said that the initiative was Read More…