State News Archives — Page 9 of 64

July 11, 2024 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Lagos Water Partnership

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to intensify sustainable water sector reform solutions to ensure that Lagos can provide maximum value and opportunities through its water resources. He stated this at the official inauguration...

July 9, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Insists On Propper Documentation For Housing Transactions

In a bid to eradicate fraud in the transfer of Homeownership and protect the interest of allottees in case of loss of Homeownership documents, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdulhafis Toriola has advised members of the public that...

July 9, 2024 No Responses

Edo Extends Free Bus Service To November

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the extension of the free bus scheme implemented by the state government for another five months. With the extension, the scheme will run until November 11, 2024. The free transport scheme...

July 8, 2024 No Responses

LASTMA Impounds 9,370 Vehicles, Records 256 Casualties In Six Months

Between January and June 2024, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) impounded 9,370 vehicles for alleged traffic violations. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki revealed this at the weekend during a meeting with relevant sta...

July 7, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Clampdown On Illegal Motor Parks, Impounds 84 Vehicles

The Lagos State Taskforce has carried out an enforcement exercise at Adeniji-Adele and adjoining routes to rid the axis of traffic gridlock and criminal activities caused by illegal operators of bus parks and bus stops along the axis. The Chairman...

July 5, 2024 No Responses

Tolaram Appoints Adesuwa Ladoja As CEO Lagos Free Zone

The Board of Directors, Tolaram Group has appointed Adesuwa Ladoja as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) Company, one of its subsidiaries.Tolaram in a statement explained that the appointment is effective July 1, 2...

June 26, 2024 No Responses

Obaseki Harps On Investment In Agriculture

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government in the last seven and a half years, has prioritized investment in agriculture, boosting the capacity of farmers and creating a market for farm produce as part of efforts...

June 22, 2024 No Responses

Bayelsa Creates Blue Economy Ministry

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com — Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Friday, swore in additional 15 commissioners bringing the total number of members of his cabinet to 29. The governor also created two new ministries, which are Blue Econom...

June 22, 2024 No Responses

LASTMA Impounds 40 Vehicles

To restore order and ensure the free flow of traffic, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded about 25 commercial and 15 private vehicles operating illegal garages and causing road obstructions around Oyingbo, Ijora, and Idumota are...

June 10, 2024 No Responses

Okomu Clash: Obaseki Visits Wounded Soldiers, Vows To Apprehend Perpetrators

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has visited soldiers wounded during an attack by assailants in Okomu Community. The governor, who expressed his displeasure over the incident, vowed that the State Government will fish out individuals and groups behin...

June 3, 2024 No Responses

Obaseki Bans Okaigheles Over Alleged Cultism

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has banned the activities of Okaigheles (Youth Leader) in Edo South Senatorial District of the State, as part of a renewed effort to tackle cultism in the State.Obaseki disclosed this while speaking with...

June 3, 2024 No Responses

Innoson Donates Made-In-Nigeria Fire Truck To Abia State

The Chairman of Innoson Vehicles, Dr. Innocent Chukwuma CON, on Friday, donated a state-of-the-art fire truck to the Abia State Government to support the state’s fire-fighting efforts.The donation ceremony took place at the Government House in Umuahia, w...

May 29, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Unveils Transport Policy, 15 New Boats

Lagos State Government is committed to implementing rigorous safety protocols to protect commuters by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and enhance traffic management in the State. The Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu stated this on Tuesday while sp...

May 29, 2024 No Responses

Edo Flags Off Free Vaccination Against HPV

The Edo State Government has flagged off free vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), targeting children between 9 to 14 years, in a renewed effort to safeguard the girl-child from the scourge of cervical cancer. The Edo State First Lady,...