Tag: Lagos State

NDLEA laments high rate of drug abuse in Abia
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NDLEA seizes 653kg of cannabis in raids across Lagos, Abuja

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has recovered 653kg of Colorado and Loud, a strong strain of cannabis sativa, in Lagos and Abuja raids, respectively. The Director of Media and Advocacy at NDLEA, Mr. Femi Babafemi, said this in a press release on Sunday in Abuja. Providing a breakdown, Babafemi stated that in the Federal […]

Lagos set to increase trips on electrified blue line
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Sanwo-Olu slashes fare by 50% for blue rail anniversary

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced a 50 per cent reduction in fares on the state’s Blue Line rail service for Thursday, September 4, 2025. The governor said the decision was taken to commemorate the second anniversary of the Blue Line’s commercial operations, which commenced in September 2023 on the Marina–Mile 2 corridor. […]

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PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu delivers keynote address at GITEX Nigeria AI summit

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has delivered a keynote address at the inaugural GITEX Nigeria Government Leadership and AI Summit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In a post on his official X handle, the Governor highlighted how technology and artificial intelligence can transform governance in Nigeria, while also sharing insights from the progress Lagos State has […]

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Lagos CEO allows office naps, 10am resumption

A Lagos-based Gen Z chief executive, Osungbade Akeem, who identifies as ak_wizeman on TikTok, has stirred conversations after unveiling his workplace policies that challenge long-established corporate traditions in Nigeria. In a TikTok post shared on Friday, which has since gone viral, Akeem disclosed that his company’s workday begins at 10 a.m, a move he said […]

NLC Northwest Zone suggests N485,000 minimum wage for labourers
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Lagos NLC demands N150,000 minimum wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress, Lagos State chapter, is demanding a minimum wage of N150,000 for Lagos State workers, following the increase in the minimum wage by the Imo and Ebonyi governments. The chairperson of NLC in Lagos, Funmi Sesi, made the call on Thursday, while reacting to the minimum wage increase by Imo and Ebonyi […]

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Lagos to enforce E-Call Up on Lekki-Epe corridor August 1

The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin enforcing the E-call-up system for trucks operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor starting Friday, August 1, 2025. This follows months of strategic planning, stakeholder consultations, and public awareness campaigns. In a statement posted on its official website, the government disclosed that the Ministry of Transportation has […]

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Lagos, Afreximbank, partner to boost SMEs’ export capacity

The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, has partnered with the African Export-Import Bank and non-profit organisation ImpactHer to launch the Lagos SMEs Export Readiness Programme. The initiative, announced in a statement on Sunday, is designed to equip Small and Medium Enterprises with the skills and support needed to […]

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Lagos, MAA partner to strengthen executive networking

Lagos State has partnered with Marketing Analytics Africa to host the 2025 African Marketing Technology & E-commerce Conference, a major event aimed at bringing together top brands, marketers, and investors from across the continent. The conference, themed “Marketing in the New Economy: Data-Driven Success in Challenging Times,” will be held on May 24, 2025, at […]

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Lagos, Axxela partner to improve energy infrastructure 

Axxela Limited, a leading energy solutions provider in sub-Saharan Africa, has announced plans to partner with the Lagos State Government to tackle energy challenges and improve power reliability across the state. The announcement was made during a recent visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina, according to a statement posted on the […]

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Lagos to implement e-call-up system for Lekki-Epe corridor Sept 23

The Lagos State Government has confirmed that the electronic call-up system will be implemented on the Lekki-Epe corridor starting September 23, 2024. This announcement follows the postponement of the system’s initial rollout, which was originally set for August 1, 2024. The revised implementation date was officially communicated in a statement from the Lagos State Ministry […]

31.5 million Nigerians at risk of food crisis - Report
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Lagos, Niger partner on food production and supply

Melvin Onwubuke   The Governors of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Niger state, Mallam Umar Mohammed Bago have endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding in Lagos, initiating a collaboration aimed at leveraging their unique advantages.   The objective of this partnership is to ensure that agricultural products are consistently delivered to the consumer.   This agreement, known […]

Lagos shuts Quilox over environmental infractions
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Lagos shuts Quilox over environmental infractions

The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of the famous Quilox Restaurant Bar Night Club in Victoria Island due to safety and other environmental violations. Officials from the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency and the Lagos State Safety Commission made the announcement on their official X handle on Sunday. According to LASEPA, both agencies have […]