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January 18, 2025 No Responses

LASTMA Inducts Solicitor-General As Special Traffic Mayor

The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr Hameed Oyenuga has been inducted into the esteemed corps of Mayors of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). In his remark, during the induction, the Director of Traffic Advocacy and Special...

January 16, 2025 No Responses

LAGOS KICKS OFF 2025 VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION

The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has flagged off the Year 2025 Voluntary Blood Donation Awareness Month with an appeal to residents to embrace voluntary blood donation as a lifesaving act. Themed: “Blood, A Precious Gift: Give to Save...

January 13, 2025 No Responses

Lagos Sets January 31 Deadline For Annual Tax Returns Filing

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has issued a reminder to all employers in Lagos State to fulfill their statutory obligation to file annual tax returns for the 2024 financial year on or before January 31, 2025. City Business...

December 31, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Appoints New Permanent Secretaries

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of three new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service.The new appointees are Mr. Abdul Rafiu Omowole Fashola, Director, Administration & Human Resources and Secretar...

December 24, 2024 No Responses

Yuletide: Lagos Harps On Responsible Waste Disposal

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its readiness to tackle the expected surge in waste generation across the metropolis during the Christmas festivities. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, who gave the assurance ...

December 22, 2024 No Responses

Tinubu Mourns Stampede Victims In Abuja, Anambra

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday cancelled all his official events in Lagos, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta in honour of the stampede victims in Abuja and Anambra State. The two tragedies claimed lives and left many others...

December 21, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Intensifies ‘Ember Months‘ Safety Campaign

In Continuation of the statewide Ember Months safety advocacy campaign, Lagos State Driver’s Institute (LASDRI), in conjunction with the Coalition of Driving Schools Association in Lagos State, has taken Ember Months safety advocacy to Lagos/Ibadan toll ...

December 16, 2024 No Responses

UBA Donates N500m To Lagos State Security Trust Fund

Photo Caption: L:R: Group Deputy Managing Director, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Muyiwa Akinyemi; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Group Chairman, UBA, Mr. Tony Elumelu, during the presentation of N500m to Lagos State Security Fund by UBA Foundati...

December 14, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Reaffirms Commitment To Intermodal Transportation

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to intermodal transportation system as part of measures to boost socio-economic activities and minimise traffic-related losses in the State. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 5th Lagos Real Estate ...

December 10, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Recertifies Public Service Drivers

As part of measures to enhance capacity and development for professional drivers in the employment of the Lagos State Government, 80 drivers in the Public Service Office have been recertified by the Lagos State Driver’s Institute (LASDRI). Addressing par...

December 2, 2024 No Responses

LASTMA Female Elite Corps Begin Yuletide Traffic Campaign

The Female Elite Corps of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has inaugurated an extensive sensitisation campaign to foster adherence to traffic regulations and promote orderly conduct among motorists in Lagos State. This strategic initiative...

November 25, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Partners World Bank On Physical Development

The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to partner World Bank on the smooth implementation of its physical development plans. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide at a meeting with Worl...

November 22, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Budgets ₦3tri For 2025

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented the sum of ₦3.005 trillion before the state House of Assembly as a proposed budget for the year 2025. Briefing the lawmakers on Thursday in Alausa, Sanwo-Olu emphasised the budget’s focus on infrastruc...

November 5, 2024 No Responses

Lagos Impounds 70 Vehicles As Taskforce Intensifies Traffic Law Compliance

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce), on Monday confiscated 70 vehicles for flagrant violation of the Lagos State traffic law as amended. The vehicles were impounded during enforcement exercise carried out by operativ...