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In a move to facilitate construction work along Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion scheduled for Saturday, 24th August, and Sunday, 25th August, 2024. The closure will occur from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on Sunday, as part of the Read More…
The Lagos State Government has made a significant investment in youth entrepreneurship by setting aside a grant of 10 Million naira to support young business owners. This initiative was highlighted during the Amplifier Business Clinic, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development to empower young entrepreneurs. The event, held in Alausa Read More…
In a bold step towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Lagos State Government has introduced a new initiative aimed at creating a resilient and sustainable future for the city. The Office of Sustainable Development Goals (OSDG) announced on Thursday the launch of the Lagos Sustainability Summit, an annual multidisciplinary forum designed to Read More…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a night traffic diversion plan on the Sura Ramp, heading towards Osborne, to facilitate asphalt laying on this crucial section of the road. According to the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the repair work is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 10:00 p.m. and Read More…
In a bid to boost local businesses and food production, Ikorodu Local Government Chairman, Mr. Wasiu Adesina, has announced plans to collaborate with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to roll out N30 million in soft loans for farmers and traders in the state. Adesina made this commitment during the flag-off ceremony for the Read More…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning to motorists contributing to traffic congestion at filling stations across the state. This follows a notable resurgence in fuel queues, which has led to significant disruptions on Lagos roads. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Read More…
The head of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, retired Maj. Olaniyi Cole, has donated N1 million to Miss Chinwedu Okafor to prevent her from committing suicide after the demolition of her shop. On Tuesday, in his Oshodi office, Cole presented the cheque to the 31-year-old businesswoman from Anambra. He explained that he was following Read More…
In a significant boost to the Lagos Ride (Lagride) initiative, the Lagos State Government is set to receive 5,000 brand new vehicles for its taxi scheme over the next few months. This announcement was made during a partnership signing ceremony between Ibile Holdings, the investment arm of the Lagos State Government, and Chinese automobile company Read More…
In a bid to foster road safety awareness among young minds, the Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF), under the auspices of Unit 70 Cakasa Special Marshal RS 2.16 Ikeja Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), inducted 75 pupils from three primary schools in Lagos State into the Cakasa Road Safety Clubs on Thursday. The Read More…
