Gbolahan Owodunni Oki
23 Sep
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered residents of the Makoko community to move 100 to 120 metres away from the power lines and to unify their roofing colour.
7 Aug
Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has concluded plans to engage stakeholders in the built environment to deliberate on best practices in the state. General Manager of LASBCA, Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, who disclosed this in his office, stated that the event, being the second of its kind organised by the agency, has the theme: ‘Professionalism…
29 Jul
Lagos State government has vowed to prosecute the owner and engineer handling the two-storeyed building that collapsed at 13 Wilson Mba, Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos
13 May 2024
Lagos State government has reiterated its zero tolerance stance on illegal construction of extensions and attachments to shops and buildings.
11 Mar 2024
Lagos State government, through the Office of Urban Development and Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has vowed to remove structures that do not have requisite permits.
1 Feb 2024
Lagos State government has given a 30-day final notice to owners/occupiers of residential buildings illegally converted, without approval for change of use, to churches, mosques, club houses, lounges and bars across the state.
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