Tag: Lagos State

Lekki Deep Seaport berths largest container ship on Nigerian waters
Oil and Gas

129,000MT petrol vessels arrive Lagos amid surging fuel prices

As Nigerians contend with rising petrol prices, vessels carrying 129,000 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) are expected to dock at Lagos Ports between March 14 and 17, 2026. This came as officials of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority explained why some importers were still importing […]

Policy and Regulations

Lagos to enforce 2025 land use charge payment soon

The Lagos State Government has notified property owners that it will soon begin enforcement actions against defaulters who fail to pay their 2025 Land Use Charge bills. The announcement follows the official release of the 2026 LUC bills. The state reiterated its commitment to funding critical infrastructure and essential public services through the timely payment […]

Policy and Regulations

Lagos seals COSJANE mall, public toilet over waste dumping

Officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources on Tuesday sealed the COSJANE Mall along Festac Link Road and a public toilet facility on Offin Road, Ikorodu, for alleged improper waste disposal. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement shared on X on Tuesday. Speaking […]

Policy and Regulations

LASTMA impounded 17,169 vehicles, rescued 1,075 crash victims in 2025

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority impounded a total of 17,169 vehicles for various traffic violations throughout 2025. During the same period, the agency successfully rescued 1,075 accident victims through its coordinated emergency interventions. These enforcement and rescue operations took place across major traffic corridors in Lagos State. LASTMA utilised rapid incident response frameworks, inter-agency […]

News

Drama as Lagos prisoner ships cocaine consignment to London

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have thwarted attempts by a convicted drug kingpin, Olashupo Michael Oladimeji, to export 1.10 kilograms of cocaine concealed in processed cassava granules, popularly known as Garri, to London, United Kingdom, on a Virgin Atlantic flight at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja Lagos. The agency said “Olashupo […]

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Lagos health workers urge govt to end prolonged strike

Health workers in Lagos State on Tuesday urged the government to resume talks to end a strike entering its third month, citing ongoing disputes over pay, professional recognition, and authority within Nigeria’s public health system. The Joint Health Sector Unions, on strike since 2 December 2025, have disrupted services in public hospitals across the nation’s […]

How open drug market threatens pharma sector – Expert
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ICYMI: NAFDAC seizes over 10m fake drugs in Lagos warehouses

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Monday uncovered what it described as one of the worst counterfeit medicine operations in recent years. The agency seized over 10 million doses of fake and banned drugs concealed inside warehouses in Lagos State. According to Vanguard, NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement and […]

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I lost millions to Tinder scammer promising marriage – Lagos entrepreneur

A Lagos-based entrepreneur and corporate worker, Bukola Yunisa, has opened up about how she was emotionally devastated and financially ruined after falling victim to a romance scam on Tinder. According to an interview with The PUNCH, Bukola narrated that the man, who posed as a loving widower and property developer ready for marriage, allegedly defrauded […]

Transportation

Protect your number plate, LSNPPA tells Lagos drivers

The Lagos State Number Plate Production Authority has urged motorists to exercise proper care in maintaining their vehicle number plates to ensure readability and longevity. This advice was given by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LSNPPA, Mr. Olayanju Cole, during a meeting with the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency. The LASCOPA delegation was led […]

Policy and Regulations

LASTMA impounds 27 ‘Danfo’ buses over overloading violations

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has impounded no fewer than 27 commercial buses, popularly known as Danfo, along with some private vehicles for violating traffic rules and safety standards across the state. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this during a statewide enforcement operation aimed at curbing vehicular overloading and improving […]