Tag: Lagos State

Ports and Airports

Customs arrest two in Lagos over importation of 399 pump-action rifles

The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested an importer and a female clearing agent over the alleged illegal importation of 399 Jojef pump-action rifles through the Tin Can Island Port, Lagos. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Monday during the formal handover of the seized firearms to the National Centre for the […]

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NDLEA destroys ₦301bn worth of illicit drugs in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has destroyed 329,865.585 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs and psychotropic substances with an estimated street value of N301.06 billion in Lagos. The destruction exercise was carried out on Monday, August 17, at Navy Town in the Ojo area of Lagos, following orders from the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial […]

Technology

Lagos adds EV charging points to new fresh food hub

Lagos State has provided electric vehicle charging points at its 7,000 square metre fresh food hub in Pen Cinema, Agege, as part of the facility’s infrastructure. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the announcement on X on Wednesday following the commissioning of the Lagos Fresh Food Hub in Pen Cinema, Agege. The facility provides […]

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BREAKING: Lagos Airport arrivals reopen, Air Peace resumes noon flights

The arrivals section of the General Aviation Terminal, also known as MMA1 Lagos, has been reopened to passengers after remaining closed since morning amid the ongoing industrial action by aviation unions. Nairametrics reported that the gate to the arrival section was opened at exactly 2:25 pm on Tuesday, allowing passengers to enter the terminal building. […]

Finance

Lagos, FCT, Rivers owe 43% of states’ debt — DMO

Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State accounted for more than 43 per cent of the N4.52 trillion domestic debt owed by Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT as of March 31, 2026. This is according to the first-quarter 2026 domestic debt data released by the Debt Management Office. Combined, the three states had […]

Housing

Ikoyi two-bedroom rent hits ₦17.25m annually — Report

The cost of renting a two-bedroom apartment in some of Lagos Island’s most sought-after neighbourhoods has risen sharply, with annual rent reaching as high as N17.25 million in Ikoyi. The figure is contained in the 2026 Lagos Island Residential Market Report by Lagos Realty, which tracks rental prices, property values and land costs across four […]

Aviation

Air Canada to begin direct Lagos flights from 2027

Air Canada has announced plans to begin scheduled flights to Lagos in 2027 following the expansion of the Air Transport Agreement between Canada and Nigeria. The airline disclosed that it has commenced the process of securing the necessary regulatory approvals required to operate commercial flights into Nigeria, paving the way for what would become a […]

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Lagos needs 40,000 more doctors, says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday unveiled a new healthcare development roadmap for the state, disclosing that Lagos requires about 40,000 doctors to adequately meet the healthcare needs of its growing population. The governor, who disclosed that the state currently has about 7,000 doctors, also highlighted shortages in other health professions, including an […]

Policy and Regulations

Lagos reopens six steel firms after pollution compliance

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has reopened six iron and steel manufacturing companies at Odogunyan in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. That was after confirming that the companies had taken corrective measures to address environmental violations that led to their closure. This is contained in a statement signed by the General Manager of LASEPA, […]

Ports and Airports

NPA expects 38 vessels at Lagos ports by August

The Nigerian Ports Authority says 38 vessels laden with petroleum products, food items and other cargoes are expected to berth at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tin Can Island Port between July 29 and August 7. The authority disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position released on Wednesday. According to the NPA, 14 vessels […]

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Lagos confirms two-week traffic delay along Kara Bridge for repairs

The Lagos State Government has alerted motorists to prepare for traffic disruptions as the Federal Ministry of Works commences the replacement of the expansion joint on Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to an official traffic advisory released by the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, the rehabilitation work will begin on Tuesday, July 28, […]