33 h. ago Rent Hike: Lagos Assembly seek full implementation of 2015 tenancy law

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to enforce the full read more Rent Hike: Lagos Assembly seek full implementation of 2015 tenancy law

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62 h. ago EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a Chinese national, Liu Beixiang, also read more EFCC arraigns Chinese for giving false information, arrests 17 suspected internet fraudsters in Uyo

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3 d. ago Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja

Following the death of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, on Saturday, the Enugu State Government has opened condolence registers in his honour in Enugu, Lagos, and Abuja. The registers, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, on Monday, were opened as a mark of […] The post Christian Chukwu: Enugu Govt opens condolence registers in Enugu, Lagos and Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Lagos urges crackdown on quacks, illegal fees, arbitrary rents hikes

The Commissioner for Housing in Lagos State, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, has encouraged estate agents and similar bodies to come out strongly against quacks who encourage property owners to increase rent arbitrarily and create fees unknown to real estate transaction law of Lagos State. The state government has equally charged professionals and trade groups in the Read More

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4 d. ago LASIEC Announces Election Date, Campaign Timetable For Lagos LG Polls

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has officially announced the date for the upcoming local government elections, which will take place on July 12, 2025. This election will cover all 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state. According to a statement issued by LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, […] The post LASIEC Announces Election Date, Campaign Timetable For Lagos LG Polls appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lagos Govt Demolishes Illegal Structures Along Lekki Waterfronts

  The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to rid its waterfronts of unauthorized developments, targeting illegal structures recently springing up along the Lekki Coastal Road corridor. The exercise, spearheaded by the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID), took place on Friday at the Okunde Bluewater Scheme in Lekki. Commissioner for the ministry, Ekundayo Alebiosu, […] The post Lagos Govt Demolishes Illegal Structures Along Lekki Waterfronts appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago VIDEO: Govt deploys pumps to address flooding in Lagos Island communities

The Lagos State Government has deployed pumping stations to Aroloya Street, Ojo-Giwa, Binuyo, Oroyinyin, and surrounding areas in response to reports of flooding and disruptions caused by blocked drainages in parts of Lagos Island. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab in a statement shared via his X.com page on Thursday. He Read More

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7 d. ago Ronke Okunade assumes duty as Lagos special fraud unit new CP

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police at the Police Special Fraud Unit, Lagos, Ronke Okunade, has officially assumed duty. This was confirmed by the spokesperson of the unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police Ovie Ewhubare, in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. Ewhubare noted that Okunade assumed office as the 31st CP, following the retirement Read More

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8 d. ago Lagos AG, commissioner, others face contempt of court over vacant stool

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro,  Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lagos state, Bolaji Kayode Robert and others have been dragged to Court for disobedience to court order. Aside Pedro, Robert, other respondents in the contempt proceeding include:  Chairman Amuwo /Odofin LG, Valentine Oluwaseyi Buraimoh allegedly […] The post Lagos AG, commissioner, others face contempt of court over vacant stool appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 1,000 pupils for Lagos International Day for Sports – Commission

The Lagos State Sports Commission  has announced that over 1,000 students from selected primary and secondary schools across the state will participate in a three-day event to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Sports for Development and Peace. According to the Commission, the activities will include a debate, a competition, and an award ceremony, scheduled Read More

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1 week ago India advocates strengthened bilateral, economic ties with Nigeria

…Holds trade expo in Lagos The Acting High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Vartika Rawat has called for more improved read more India advocates strengthened bilateral, economic ties with Nigeria

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1 week ago EFCC arraigns two women over illegal sale, mutilation of naira notes in Lagos

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Friday, arraigned two women, Folake Adeoti and Modupe read more EFCC arraigns two women over illegal sale, mutilation of naira notes in Lagos

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2 w. ago Lagos govt convenes energy summit to tackle ‘epileptic’ power supply

Tribune Online Lagos govt convenes energy summit to tackle ‘epileptic’ power supply Lagos State government on Thursday said plans have been concluded to convene an energy summit where a comprehensive strategy and homegrown solutions will be developed by critical stakeholders to tackle the chronic problem of epileptic power supply hindering economic development in the country. The State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, made […] Lagos govt convenes energy summit to tackle ‘epileptic’ power supply Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Atiku’s Claims On EFCC, Lagos Dealings Unfounded – Presidency

The Presidency has described as baseless and misleading, recent claims by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, alleging that he was under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over financial transactions linked to Lagos State. In a statement issued yesterday by the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, […]

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2 w. ago Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency

Tribune Online Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency The Presidency has strongly refuted claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that he is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged financial transaction involving Lagos State. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency described Atiku’s allegations as […] Atiku’s claim of EFCC probing him over Lagos funds transfer baseless — Presidency Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Lagos govt moves to improve students’ performance, reduce dropout rates

Tribune Online Lagos govt moves to improve students’ performance, reduce dropout rates The Lagos State government has expressed the desire to improve students’ academic performance and reduce dropout rates by providing modern school infrastructure. The State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this at the commissioning of 12 blocks of classrooms at Ilupeju Community Grammar School, Ilupeju. Sanwo-Olu also commissioned similar projects at United Christian Secondary School, Apapa, and […] Lagos govt moves to improve students’ performance, reduce dropout rates Tribune Online

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3 w. ago EFCC arraigns Okorie Sunday over $578,000 money laundering charge

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Okotie Eboh, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, arraigned a suspect, Okorie Sylvernus Sunday, arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) with $578,000. According to the Head of Media […] The post EFCC arraigns Okorie Sunday over $578,000 money laundering charge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago We’ve launched probe into CFA 7m intercepted by Customs in Idiroko – EFCC

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have begun an investigation into the sum of CFA 7 million intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service at the Idiroko border in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to the Head of Media and […] The post We’ve launched probe into CFA 7m intercepted by Customs in Idiroko – EFCC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lagos to redesign Oshodi transport interchange – Commissioner

The Lagos State Government said it will redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange to prepare for the integration of the Rail Mass transit systems. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement made available to the newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Osiyemi added that the Lagos State Government would address the ongoing Read More

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