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Lagos begins e-call up system for trucks at free trade zone

The Lagos State Government officially launched the E-Call Up System on Monday to manage truck movements in the Lekki-Epe corridor and reduce congestion caused by articulated trucks. This technology-driven solution is expected to streamline traffic flow, decrease waiting times, and enhance logistics within the Lekki Free Trade Zone. The launch follows a previous postponement of […]

Dangote Refinery loses N32.5bn after petrol price cut
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Lagos, Dangote refinery disagree over parks, call-up system for trucks

The electronics call-up truck management system introduced by the Lagos State Government to prevent gridlock in the Lekki Port corridor appears to be facing significant challenges as key stakeholders disagree on implementation, several years after the programme was initiated. The two key stakeholders are Lagos State Government which is the owner and driver of the […]

Lagos plans CNG-powered buses by end of 2024
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Lagos to partner Portugese firm for proposed Lekki-Epe International Airport 

The Lagos State Government is considering a collaboration with the Portuguese construction firm Mota-Engil Consortium to build the proposed Lekki-Epe International Airport. This initiative aims to reduce congestion at Murtala Mohammed International Airport and enhance infrastructure along the Lekki-Epe corridor. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, currently on a two-day working visit in Portugal, shared the news through […]

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Sanwo-Olu reopens Lagos discount market ‘Ounjè Eko’

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the reopening of the “Ounjè Eko” Sunday markets, which will offer a 25% discount on staple food items such as rice, beans, gari, bread, eggs, tomatoes, and pepper. The was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, Gbenga Omotoso, via his official X handle. He […]

Lagos unveils plan to tax remote workers to generate N200bn
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Lagos reintroduces 25% fare discount on public transportation

The Lagos State Government has announced the return of a 25% discount on fares for all regulated transportation modes, including buses, ferries, and trains. This decision is part of the broader “Eko Cares” initiative aimed at alleviating economic hardships for residents. The news, shared via the official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, marks the […]

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Lagos targets 200,000 jobs with coconut project

The Lagos State Government has said that its new coconut project will create not less than 200,000 employment opportunities for the youth. This was disclosed by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu during a courtesy visit by the Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations in Nigeria, Dominique Koffy, according […]

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Lagos, US institute partner to improve state’s project mgt efficiency

The Lagos State Government has partnered with the US-based Project Management Institute to enhance project management procedures throughout 45 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in the state. This signing of the Memorandum of Understanding was overseen by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. at the State House in Marina on Tuesday, according to Nairametrics. The partnership aims to optimise […]

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Lagos cracks down on fake building materials testing agents

In a bid to bolster building safety standards, the Lagos State Government has unveiled stringent measures aimed at curbing the activities of counterfeit materials testing agents. This initiative comes amidst ongoing efforts to reform and enhance the verification process for construction materials. General Manager of the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency, Engineer Olayinka Abdul, […]

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LASG, Dutch firm partner to tackle e-Waste crisis

Lagos State Government signed a Letter of Intent with a Netherlands-based company to develop a smelter plant in Lagos in an effort to alleviate the state’s electronic waste problem. This was announced at state at the Lagos State secretariat on Friday, according to Nairametrics. Commissioner of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, signed on […]