Lagos State Government on Thursday approved Friday and Sunday worship services for Muslims and Christians in the state. “All religious centres (churches and mosques) must be 40% of the venue’s capacity. No hugging, handshakes, serving of food e.g. the holy…
Catholic Archbishop says no to continued restriction on religious gatherings
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins, on Wednesday called on the Lagos State Government to ease the restriction on religious gatherings in the state, arguing that churches are better placed to maintain discipline among their faithful…
Lagos set to reopen religious, social centres, begins meetings with stakeholders
The Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Safety Commission has announced that the commission is set to begin the Register-to-Open initiative of the state government. This was disclosed by the Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, during…
Lagos attracts $250m investment for new industrial, residential development
Lagos State government yesterday said that it had attracted investment worth $250 million for its new industrial cum residential development aimed at boosting economic activities and jobs. The state’s Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Co-operatives, Dr Lola Akande, disclosed this…
Lagos unfolds projects to boost food security
Lagos State Government has unfolded various agricultural projects that will shore up the food production to achieve sustainable food security in Lagos State. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal who disclosed this today in Lagos while rendering the…
Lagos to replace Okada, tricycle from July
Lagos State Government will from July introduce what it describes as First Mile and Last Mile (FMLM) mobility solution to replace banned Okada and tricycle. Transportation Commissioner Frederick Oladeinde, speaking yesterday at the 2020 ministerial press briefing at the JJT…
Lagos extends deadline for filing of annual returns to June 30
Lagos State Government, in her continuous effort to provide the much-needed relief to taxpayers and mitigate the economic impact of Covid-19 pandemic, has through the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) further extended the deadline for filing of Annual Tax…
Lagos seals off mosque over attack on task force officials
Lagos State Government on Thursday sealed off a mosque for violating the government’s order on religious gathering. The order was given to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had banned gathering of more than 20 persons…
Husbands kick, wives rejoice at stay-at-home order
Mixed reactions from Lagos husbands and wives have trailed government’s stay-at-home directive following the COVID-19 pandemic. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Lagos State Government had last week directed closure of open markets, recreational centres, saloons and other public…
Lagos task force chair, Egbeyemi, others to be disciplined
If the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on the excesses of officers enforcing the state-at-home order in Lagos State, is anything to go by, then the chairman of the state Task Force, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi and…