Heavy rains ahead, Lagos govt alerts residents
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State government has alerted residents of the state of incoming heavy rains, amounting to 1,750mm in 2022, with attendant socio-economic implications for residents of the state. The state government, however, urged residents not to panic, as every arrangement has been put in place to ensure adequate protection of lives and property. […]
Lagos terminal operators threatened by Lekki deep seaport
By Godwin Oritse TERMINAL operators under the auspices of Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria, SOAN, have expressed concern over the new Lekki deep seaport scheduled for delivery before the end of this year and proposed to the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, to deepen the Lagos ports channel or give them opportunity to build their […]
Shelter For Abused Women, Girls Open In Lagos
Solace has come for abused women and girls in Lagos State and Nigeria at large as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) in partnership with Hearts 100 Initiative recently opened a shelter named ‘Hearts of Hope Shelter’ for victims and survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The shelter will […]
Lagos Assembly Backs Fida, Agencies On GBV
As part of efforts to mark the 16 Days of Activism of Eradication of Domestic and Sexual Violence, the Lagos State House of Assembly concluded plans to give legal backing to any agency that ensure speedy justice on Gender-Based Violence, GBV. This was part of “A Bill for a Law to provide for the Lagos […]
Lagos Public Transport Palaver : Protecting Oneself As A Lady On A Public Bus
Zeenat grew up in the suburbs of Lagos, she has the traits of a typical “sisi eko”, street smart and knows how to navigate her way through this complicated and fast-paced city. She’s a young lady who just completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) programme and had to return back to Lagos in […]
Lagos Reopens Worship Centres Aug 7
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday ordered reopening of worship centres in the state with effect from the 7th of August, saying positivity cases of the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced in the state. Lagos State Government had shut worship centres in the state as part of its efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus […]
Tragedy As Pipeline Explosion Displaces Over 200 In Lagos
At least, 15 persons died and several others injured in the early hours of yesterday in an explosion suspected to have been caused by gaseous substance at Ado Soba, Abule Ado, in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. Over 200 residents of Hyacinth Maduekwe and Chosen Streets, in Abule Ado community, were rendered […]
Okada Riders Poise For War In Lagos
The stage is set for a major confrontation between the Lagos State Government and commercial motorcyclists and tricycle operators otherwise known as Okada and Keke riders today. Last week, the state government announced the ban on their activities in six Local Government Areas and nine Local Council Development Areas in the state, with its enforcement […]
Computer Village Is One OF The Biggest Information, Communications Technology Market In Africa
Nigeria’s Otigba Computer Village is arguably the biggest information, communications technology (ICT) market in Africa. It started off as a one-man business on a street called “Otigba” in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State. Within a short time it grew to a few thousand businesses occupying a vast area in the state. It represents an ICT solution […]
Lagos Is ‘Sixth Least Expensive City In The World’
Lagos has been ranked as the sixth cheapest city in the world to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit survey. The survey compares more than 400 individual prices across 160 products and services. These include food, drink, clothing, household supplies, and personal care items, home rents, transport, utility bills, private schools, domestic help, […]
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