Lagos hazard allowance good gesture, gross underpayment — NMA
By Chioma Obinna President of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr. Francis Faduyile has described the newly approved N20, 000 hazard allowance increment as gross underpayment in view of risks involved in the COVID-19 pandemic. Faduyile, in a chat, said although the development is a good gesture, it does not meet the required hazard allowance […]
NPA, LASG partner to boost investors’ confidence
IN a bid to boost investors’ confidence, the management of Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has promised to partner with the Lagos State Government.
Sanwo-Olu says LASG committed to seaport project in Badagry
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his administration is highly committed to the issue of seaport project in Badagry. Sanwo-Olu made this known on Sunday at the Badagry Integrity Awards 2019 organised by Badagry Parrot Prints and Publication in Badagry. The governor was represented by his Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and […]
LASG presents N250m seed fund to boost technological innovation
The Lagos State Government on Friday presented a seed fund of N250 million to the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) to boost technological innovation in the state. Presenting the cheque to members of the council at the State House, Ikeja, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said that it was part of plans […]
5-yr roadmap implementation: LASG targets N41 Bn investments in Agric sector
Lists women, youth as top priority in intervention progs By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has projected the sum of N41 billion worth investment interventions in the agricultural sector within the next five years. State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal revealed this on Wednesday, at a Roundtable Discussion on the Implementation of the […]
IGR: Provide tax payments evidence for housing transactions, LASG tells applicants
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Tough time seems to await prospective property owners as Lagos State Government said that henceforth, it would only attend to applications for housing transactions that are accompanied with evidence of tax payments by applicants. The move, it was gathered, was part of tax net drive to boost the Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, […]
Provide tax payments evidence for housing transaction, LASG tells applicants
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has said that henceforth, it will only attend to applications for housing transactions that are accompanied with evidence of tax payments by applicants. The move, it was gathered was part of tax net drive to boost the Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, of the state, put at an average […]
Building collapse: LASG pulls down two distressed buildings in Island, saves over 100 lives
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Prompt intervention by inter-ministerial efforts of the Lagos State Government has saved the lives of over100 occupants of two certified distressed buildings, when it pulled down the life-threatening structures located at number 54 and 52, Gbamgbose Street, Lagos Island respectively, on Friday evening. The exercise, it was gathered, became necessary, in order […]
Food security: LASG empowers 1,759 farmers with agricultural inputs
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed the commitment of his administration to always provide necessary assistance and advisory services to farmers in order to increase productivity in ensuring food security in the state. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurances on Thursday while addressing beneficiaries at the Flag-Off of the 2019 Agricultural Value […]
World Soil Day: LASG warns against illegal sand mining
Lagos State Government has warned those involved in illegal sand mining to desist from the act and protect the soil as a vital resource. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello gave the warning in a statement on Thursday, as the state joined the rest of the world to observe the World […]
Healthcare delivery: LASG to partner NGO on free medical mission for residents
THE Lagos Government has expressed readiness to partner with a Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, Miteda Wellness Initiative on free medical programme for teeming residents in the state.
Lagos govt pays N1.51bn accrued pension rights of 426 retirees
The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Wednesday said it had paid an Accrued Pension Rights of N1.514 billion into the Retirement Savings Accounts of 426 retirees from the State’s Public Service for November. Mrs Folashade Onanuga, the Director-General of the commission, disclosed this during the 69th Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate Presentation in Lagos. Onanuga said […]
LASG charges communities to supervise projects
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has advised the members of the various Community Development Associations (CDAs) to serve as voluntary supervisors to ongoing projects across the state.
LASG seals 20 facilities, warns against attack on officials
The Lagos State Government warned the general public, particularly unrepentant noise polluters, to desist from attacking its officials on duty or face the full wrath of the law. The warning came on the heels of a clampdown by Lagos State Environment Protection Agency (LASEPA) to curb the menace of noise pollution in the state. The […]
Clampdown on noise pollution: Lagos shuts eight religious houses
…Warns others to desist By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government, through the state Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has sealed off eight religious outlets comprising of Mosques and Churches across the State for persistent environmental pollution and disruption of peaceful co-existence of residents of the State. This came on the heels of the commemoration of the 2019 United Nations […]
Education needs revamping to meet 21st-century reality — LASG
THE Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Folasade Adefisayo, yesterday, called for the revamping of the education sector to meet up with 21st-century reality.
