Tag: #Lagos
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LAWMA ROLLS OUT MAJOR REFORMS TO TACKLE LAGOS WASTE CRISIS
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has unveiled a series of infrastructure, operational and regulatory reforms aimed at eliminating persistent waste backlog and improving sanitation across Lagos State. LAWMA Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the state generates between 13,000 and 15,000 tonnes of waste daily, while ageing landfill sites, heavy rainfall and inadequate disposal…
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RESIDENTS, TRADERS RAISE ALARM AS REFUSE OVERRUNS OYINGBO ROAD
Residents and traders at Oyingbo Market in Yaba LCDA have expressed concern over a growing heap of refuse that has taken over part of the road, obstructing traffic and disrupting business activities. Traders said the situation was affecting sales as many customers now avoid the area because of the smell. Commercial drivers also complained that…
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LAGOS DEPLOYS SWAMP BUGGY TO CLEAR OGOMBO CANAL AFTER FLOODING IN ETI-OSA
Lagos State has begun emergency flood control work in Eti-Osa following recent flooding in affected communities. The state government has deployed a swamp buggy to the Ogombo Canal to clear and desilt the drainage channel after heavy rainfall led to flooding in parts of the area. The intervention followed an assessment of impacted communities by…
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SANWO-OLU INSPECTS LEKKI DRAINAGE PROJECTS, PROMISES LASTING FLOOD SOLUTION
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inspected ongoing drainage and channel clearance projects along the Chevron–Victoria Garden City (VGC) corridor in Lekki, assuring residents that the government is implementing lasting measures to tackle flooding. The governor toured key drainage routes from Okun-Ajah through Orchid Road, Sangotedo, Ogombo, Iwerekun and the Chevron-VGC Ajiran axis. He said…
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NDLEA ARRESTS SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN, SEIZES 5.75kg OF HEROIN AT ABUJA AIRPORT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a 38-year-old South African woman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, after officers allegedly discovered 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin concealed in her luggage during passenger clearance. According to the agency, the suspect was intercepted on arrival aboard a Qatar Airways flight from…
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LAGOS RESIDENTS EMBRACE NYLON RAINCOATS AS HEAVY RAINS, RISING COSTS BITE
Residents of Lagos State are increasingly opting for nylon raincoats over traditional umbrellas as persistent rainfall and rising living costs reshape consumer preferences across the state. Motorcyclists, traders, schoolchildren, public servants and commuters argue that nylon raincoats offer better protection against heavy rains while being more affordable and convenient than umbrellas. Many said raincoats provide…
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LASCAFAN TARGETS 500 YOUTHS FOR AQUACULKTURE TRAINING TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND JOBS
Nigeria’s aquaculture sector could soon see more young faces as the Lagos State Catfish and Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN) plans to train and equip 500 youths in fish farming and aquaculture before the end of 2026. LASCAFAN Chairman, Olatoye Fajimi, said the initiative is aimed at addressing the ageing workforce in the sector,…
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U.S. MARKS 250TH INDEPENDENCE, REAFFIRMS STRONGER TRADE AND SECURITY TIES WITH NIGERIA
The United States Mission in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria as it celebrated America’s 250th Independence anniversary in Lagos. The event brought together top government officials, diplomats, traditional rulers, business leaders and other dignitaries at the U.S. Consul General’s Residence in Ikoyi. Speaking at the celebration on Wednesday July…
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IKORODU RESIDENTS CALL FOR SPEEDY COMPLETION OF ASOLO BRIDGE PROJECT
Residents of Agbede community in Ikorodu, Lagos State, are calling for the urgent completion of the ongoing Asolo Bridge project following recent damage worsened by heavy rainfall. During a visit to the area, residents and road users expressed concern over the condition of the construction site, saying it now poses safety risks to motorists, traders,…
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LAGOS CAN’T MEET GROWING COCONUT DEMAND, SAYS FORMER LASCODA BOSS
Coconut demand in Lagos is growing faster than local production, according to former Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA) Managing Director, Dapo Olakulehin. Speaking in Lagos, Olakulehin said increased awareness of the health benefits of coconut products has boosted consumption and processing activities across Nigeria. He noted that although Lagos now produces about 290,000 metric…
