The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has taken decisive action by closing down 34 corporate entities for their failure to remit taxes totalling approximately N356.12 million to the Lagos State Government. These companies were found to be in default for non-payment of employees’ personal income taxes and consumption taxes within the hospitality sector. According Read More…
The Lagos State Government has officially reopened Alaba Rago Market in Ojo, which was closed last week due to various environmental violations. This decision was confirmed by Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, in a statement issued on Monday. Wahab stated that the market was allowed to resume operations after Read More…
In line with the State Government’s directives to clear vehicles from bridges in the Lagos Island business district, a coordinated operation involving operatives from the Central Business District (CBD), LASTMA, the Army, and the Police was conducted today to dislodge vehicles parked on Ebute Ero, Idumota, and Carter Bridges, all situated within Lagos Island. Not Read More…
“Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has taken significant actions to improve the lives of the people of Lagos State,” Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, highlighted during his recent visit to Radio Lagos/Eko FM. One of the significant actions taken by Governor Sanwo-Olu in response to the removal of petrol subsidies was the immediate reduction Read More…
In a recent development, we published a story concerning the absence of audit reports from the Lagos State Government since 2019 and the delay in the appointment of an Auditor-General. However, we have since discovered that our initial report contained inaccuracies. The Lagos State Government did, in fact, publish audit reports for the years 2020, Read More…
The Lagos State government conducted a graduation ceremony for 200 artisans under its Master Craftsman Training Programme, aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled middle-level workers in the construction sector. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Mr. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, the Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, emphasised the significance of this initiative Read More…
Human rights activists, operating under the banner of the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights, have passionately appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and security authorities to put an end to the reign of land grabbers that have plagued Lagos State. During a joint news conference held on Monday in Lagos, the Centre for Human and Read More…
Lagos State is emerging as a strategic hub for economic growth, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reaffirming the state’s vital role in driving opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA). Speaking at the 51st Annual General Meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) held in Lekki, Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of Read More…
The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has called upon Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to reconsider the closure of Owode Onirin and Mile 12 International markets as a means to alleviate the ongoing economic hardship faced by many. In a statement released on Saturday, Mr. Alex Omotehinse, the National President of CHSR, Read More…
The Lagos State Government reaffirms its commitment to ensuring justice and fairness for all residents by not applying the law selectively. This pledge was articulated by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during a visit to the Lekki 2 Ikota Drainage Channel corridors, where structures encroaching upon the drainage channel Read More…