Lagos State retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) are preparing for a possible statewide protest on August 31 after the deadline they gave the government to implement a pension increase and wage award expired without a publicly announced payment date. The dispute has exposed a growing gap between pensioners demanding immediate financial relief and […]
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says significant infrastructure improvements at the Olusosun Disposal Facility have led to a major increase in waste evacuation operations, with truck activity at the site rising by more than 76% within a week. According to the agency, the operational improvement follows the rehabilitation of the facility’s […]
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Residents and business owners along Alakoso Avenue in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State are calling for immediate government intervention over the worsening condition of a major access road they say has become increasingly dangerous for motorists, commuters and pedestrians. The affected road, which stretches from Ijesha Express on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway to the […]
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The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing flood risks across the state, maintaining that years of investments in drainage infrastructure, environmental enforcement, and wetland protection are helping to lessen the impact of increasingly intense rainfall. The assurance comes amid public concerns following recent flash floods that affected several communities after heavy downpours. […]
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The Lagos State Government has officially sealed off a construction site designated for a proposed cemetery located within the Bode Thomas residential area of Surulere. This decisive action followed strong resistance and protests from residents of the Natufe and Animashaun community, who voiced deep environmental and health concerns over the project. On Saturday morning, despite […]
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled a ₦3.005 trillion budget proposal for 2025, emphasizing infrastructural development and sustainability. The proposed budget, themed the “Budget of Sustainability,” highlights capital projects aimed at fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life for Lagosians. The presentation was made on November 21, 2024, at the Lagos […]
