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Macron: Why I chose to visit Afrika Shrine
President Emmanuel Macron of France attributed his decision to visit the Afrika Shrine in Lagos to his nostalgia for the good memories of the iconic place. The President stated this while reacting to questions after a closed door bilateral talks with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. It is believed that …
Lagos advocates zero harm at workplaces
To ensure employee safety and health at the workplace, the Lagos State Government yesterday signed the Occupational Health and Policy Statement. Speaking at the 2018 Vision Zero conference, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, noted that there was the need to be abreast of international best practices on work safety and health developments. The event, tagged: A Mindset …
Lagos to complete bus terminals construction by December
Mr Ladi Lawanson, the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, on Friday said the construction of 13 bus terminals across the city would be completed before December. Lawanson gave the assurance in Lagos at the opening of “Construction Summit 2018’’ organised by the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Lagos. Its theme is: “Smart Infrastructure for …
Nigeria, Germany explore new opportunities to strengthen economic ties
As part of efforts to grow stronger economic ties between Nigeria and Germany, the delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria in collaboration with Nigeria-German Business Association and the German-African Business Association (Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft) hopes to explore new investment opportunities at this year’s forum. According to the organisers, the investment forum which …
Lagos declares June 12 public holiday
…State’ll Continue To Celebrate MKO Abiola, Entrench Ideals Of Democracy- Ambode The Lagos State Government on Saturday declared June 12, 2018 as public holiday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the annulled 1993 Presidential elections adjudged to be have won by the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO)Abiola. The State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode in a …
LASU Land: Ambode reduces cost to trespassers by 67%
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule, made the disclosure at a stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday at Alausa, Ikeja. Ambode said by the directive, trespassers were now to pay N1.25 million instead of the initial N3.9 million. The governor said the reduction followed a due process and the general …
Talented youths contributing to excellence of Lagos – Ambode
…Marks Children’s Day With Special Evening Of Arts Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday evening acknowledged the efforts of exceptionally talented children and youths in contributing to the excellence which the State is known for, saying they deserved to be commended and celebrated. Speaking at a Special Evening of Arts held at Lagos …
Ambode adopts, gives scholarship to LASU best graduating student
The Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday at the 22nd convocation of the Lagos State University (LASU) granted scholarship and N5 million cash reward to the overall best graduating student, Ogunsanya Fuhad Adetoro. Adetoro, of the Department of Administration, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.78. Responding to Adetoro’s request for scholarship …
Lagos-Badagry Expressway : Residents, commuters’ tales of woe
RESIDENTS and commuters plying the Okokomaiko-Badagry end of Lagos-Badagry Expressway have continued to lament the deplorable state of the road. The road is in a bad shape. Now, a journey that ought to take less than one hour from Okokomaiko to Badagry takes about three hours. The ever busy road, incidentally an international route to …
We will address waste challenges before rainy season, says Lagos government
Relief may finally come for residents of Lagos as the state government yesterday said Waste Collector Operators (WCOs), otherwise known as PSP operators, have now been charged with the responsibility of managing residential and general waste collection, while Visionscape Sanitation Solutions has henceforth be mandated to implement waste management infrastructure development across the state. …