The Lagos State Government in collaboration with the African Coconut Heritage Initiatives is set to host the 7th edition of the Coconut Heritage Festival tagged ‘AGUNKEFEST’ in commemoration of the 2018 World Coconut Day as listed in the State’s calendar…
Govt moves to ensure energy security in Lagos (Lagos)
The Lagos State Government says its agency, the Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a major oil company, Petrolex Oil and Gas, to ensure energy security in the state. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral…
‘Third Mainland Bridge reopens 5pm Sunday’
The Lagos State Government has announced that the Third Mainland Bridge which was temporarily closed for Investigative Maintenance Test would be reopened by 5pm on Sunday, August 26. The State Government, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of…
Govt plans anthem for Lagos youths (Punch)
The Lagos State Government has said it is planning to have an anthem for youths in the state which will be adopted and recited at every youth gathering. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Agboola Dabiri, in a…
Govt to shut Third Mainland Bridge for 4 days (Punch)
The Lagos State Government has said the Third Mainland Bridge will be temporarily shut for four days starting from midnight of August 23 to midnight of August 26, 2018. The government explained that the measure was to make it easy…
* Apapa Wharf road ready in September says, NPA MD (Guardian) * Lagos seals partnership with foreign firm on light rail project (Vanguard)
THISISLAGOS MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 13, 2018 Apapa Wharf road ready in September says, NPA MD (Guardian) The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Ms Hadiza Usman, has said that the 2km Apapa Wharf Road being reconstructed would be…
* Lagos can meet needs of residents, says commissioner (Punch) * Lagos to start allocating houses October – Official (PremiumTimes)
THISISLAGOS MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 9, 2018 Lagos can meet needs of residents, says commissioner (Punch) The Lagos State Government says it can meet the needs of residents, urging them to use the services of its ministries, departments and…
LASG acquires chopper, other equipment to manage disaster (Vanguard)
The Lagos State government, yesterday, disclosed that it has acquired a helicopter and other multi-billion naira rescue equipment to reduce losses often recorded during disasters and other emergencies in the state. The General Manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management,…
* Ambode, Utomi seek productivity to boost govt image (Punch) * 2019: Lagos APC unveils leadership programme for youths (Nation)
THISISLAGOS MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 8, 2018 Ambode, Utomi seek productivity to boost govt image (Punch) The Lagos State Government has advocated transparency and accountability in the accounting profession, adding that professionals must see themselves as strategic partners of…
* Lagos gives Bonded Terminals in Ajegunle 21-day ultimatum to relocate (Nation) * Lagos pays N467m to 187 retirees (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 7, 2018 Lagos gives Bonded Terminals in Ajegunle 21-day ultimatum to relocate (Nation) Lagos State Government has given 21–day ultimatum to owners of bonded terminals in Ajegunle in Ajeromi-Ifelodun area to vacate their current…