IKEJA, LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of government-owned housing estates across the state, calling on residents, facility managers, and key stakeholders to actively participate in maintaining infrastructure and promoting responsible estate management. This appeal was made during a recent stakeholders’ meeting held at the Lagos
LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has officially inaugurated an implementation team tasked with the rollout and enforcement of its mandatory health insurance policy, a bold step aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the Ilera Eko Health Scheme. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, marked a significant milestone
The Lagos State Government has shut down the popular Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege over what it described as alarming levels of environmental degradation and brazen disregard for public health standards. The decision was taken following an inspection tour led by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who was accompanied by members
Lagos, Nigeria – June 16, 2025The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced the rollout of an electronic call-up (E-call up) system to regulate and manage the increasing movement of articulated trucks along the Lekki-Epe corridor. This initiative comes in response to growing concerns over traffic congestion, road safety hazards, and environmental impact caused by the
Lagos, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Lagos State Government has issued an alert to residents over the likelihood of flash floods across various parts of the state following heavy rainfall in recent days. In a statement released by the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, residents were urged to remain vigilant
June 14, 2025 The Lagos State Government has organised a strategic capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing the efficiency and performance of staff in Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state. The workshop, held under the auspices of the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, focused on job descriptions,
June 14, 2025 The Lagos State Government has announced that shop allocations at the rebuilt Alaba Transnational Market will prioritize previous occupants, following a verification and revalidation exercise. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, disclosed this during a media briefing on Friday, stating that the state government is committed to
In a bid to curb environmental degradation and prevent flooding, the Lagos State Government has arrested 23 individuals for illegally dumping waste into drainage channels in Agege. The culprits were apprehended during a joint enforcement operation by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) and the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources.
Lagos, Nigeria – June 2025In a strategic move to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Lagos State Government has officially launched the MDA-Assisted Creativity Solution Initiative. The initiative, unveiled by the Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation (OTCI), is aimed at harnessing internal talent within government establishments to
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 11, 2025The Lagos State Government (LASG) has joined other African delegates in a high-level strategic meeting ahead of the 68th edition of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), scheduled to hold later this year. The pre-conference meeting, which took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
