Lagos residents looking to stock up on discounted groceries ahead of Easter can rejoice! Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the “Ounje Eko” Sunday Market will be held this Friday, March 29th, in the spirit of the Easter celebration. “We understand the importance of affordability during this festive period,” Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotosho Read More…
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LASG pushes against soaring food prices, residents expectant
Residents of Lagos State are expecting the government to take proactive measures to tackle the escalating costs of food items and consumables in the region. This is exactly what the Lagos State Government has chosen to do. In a recent announcement during the conclusion of a two-day retreat at Orchid Hotels in Lekki, Ms. Abisola Read More…
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…
Lagos State Government cracks down on unhygienic practices, seals two markets for environmental infractions
In a decisive move, the Lagos State Government has sealed the Oke-Afa market, Isolo, and Katangua market, Abule Egba, for violating waste disposal regulations and engaging in sundry unhygienic practices, constituting grave environmental infractions. According to a statement signed by Mrs. Folashade Kadiri, Director, Public Affairs, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), the closure of the Read More…
Protesting traders seek clarity on market site in Lagos Assembly demonstration
Civil society organisations and traders from Orilowo Perishable Food Market, Agboyi-Ketu, Lagos, conducted a peaceful protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly, seeking clarification regarding the status of the market site. The protesters alleged that despite meeting with the area development council, their plea for a market site remained unaddressed. They were pushing for Read More…