Street trading
9 Jul
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, Taskforce, yesterday warned street traders that it would start implementing the Lagos State Government Street Trading and Illegal Market Prohibition Law, 2003, which prescribes a punishment of N90,000 or a six-month jail term, for both the buyer and the seller of any goods or services on the streets.
7 Jul
Lagos State government has read the riot act to street traders in the state, especially on the Third Mainland Bridge and Eko Bridge, declaring zero tolerance for street trading in the areas.
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