Tag: Lagos State

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 […]

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, […]

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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, […]

News

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 […]