Tag: Lagos State

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 […]

News

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, […]

featured Investment

Lagos partners Chinese firm for lagoon water pipeline to Lekki

The Lagos State Government is planning to install a water transmission pipeline beneath the Lagos Lagoon into the Lekki Concession Area. The initiative is part of efforts to improve potable water supply in the fast-growing corridor. The disclosure was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. This followed […]

Investment

How land discount sealed Dangote Refinery deal — Fashola

Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola said his administration discounted the price of land allocated to the Dangote Group to secure the refinery project that later became the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the Lekki Free Zone. Nairametrics reported that Fashola made the disclosure during his keynote address, titled “From Presence to Power: Advancing Women’s Influence […]

Policy and Regulations

Lagos orders demolition of illegal structures blocking drainage channels

The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate demolition of illegal structures obstructing drainage channels and canal rights of way in Agungi, Ajiran and Ikota as part of efforts to tackle persistent flooding in the affected communities. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the Lagos State Government via its official Facebook page […]

News

NDLEA seizes ₦12.4bn cannabis hidden in Lagos container

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with 4,959 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, valued at N12.397 billion in street value at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The seizure followed more than four weeks of intelligence-led surveillance and was made on Wednesday, June 23, […]

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Lagos launches waste police to enforce clean motor parks

The Lagos State Government has commenced enforcement actions against waste dumping on roads, directing motor parks and garages across the state to maintain proper sanitation and ensure appropriate waste disposal. Vanguard reported that this was disclosed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, during a meeting with stakeholders at the ministry over the […]

Economy featured

Lagos positioned as Africa’s leading geo-economic hub — Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that Lagos is strategically positioned as Africa’s leading geo-economic hub, leveraging trade, infrastructure, finance, technology and human capital to drive prosperity across Nigeria, West Africa and the global economy. Vanguard reported that Sanwo-Olu made the assertion on Saturday at the Geo-Economic Optimization Summit Lagos 2026, organised by the Citadel School […]

Maritime

Lagos’ ‘Omi Eko’ project to add 75 electric ferries

As part of efforts to develop an efficient, resilient, and affordable water transport system, the European Investment Bank and the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Waterways Authority, are partnering on a €170 million initiative aimed at enhancing urban mobility while delivering significant socio-economic and environmental benefits to residents. Speaking on the development, Mr. […]

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268 Nigerians arrive Lagos from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks

The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks has arrived in Lagos. A total of 268 returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Thursday aboard an Air Peace flight arranged as part of the Federal Government’s repatriation efforts. The evacuation flight, originally scheduled to depart […]