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27 Jan
The Lagos State government, yesterday, said full enforcement of removal of stalls/shanties under Apongbon Bridge and setback of Savage/Elegbata/Bombata drainage channel on Lagos Island would commence tomorrow at the expiration of the 48 hours quit notice issued to the traders. 
24 Jan
The Lagos government has committed to zero fire incidents in the marketplace statewide, with its inauguration of Safety and Emergency Marshals.
22 Jan
The Lagos State government has unveiled plans to complete the Adiyan Waterworks project in Iju by 2027. The N5 billion initiative is expected to provide millions of residents with access to potable water.
20 Jan
The 2024 “Detty December,” has come and gone, leaving in its wake a vibrant trail of economic activity and joyful memories. It was indeed a financial boon for Lagos, with the city’s top 15 nightclubs alone generating a staggering N4.32billion ($2.7 million).
6 Jan
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, yesterday, expressed concern over the deteriorating state of roads on Lagos Island. 
30 Dec
The Lagos State Government has implemented stricter measures against noise pollution, and now requiring nightclubs, lounges, bars, and worship centres to obtain permits for events involving amplified sound in the state.
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28 Dec
In a festive celebration of sustainability and innovation, Pernod Ricard Nigeria has unveiled the Jameson Upcycled Bottle Christmas Tree at Ikeja City Mall. This remarkable 25 foot tree, crafted from thousands of recycled Jameson bottles
25 Dec
Lagos State Government has announced its plan for a renewed enforcement to regulate groundwater abstraction and penalise industries operating without authorisation.
25 Dec
Lagos State government yesterday feted, rewarded and also promised salary increment for operatives of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang (EFAG) and Drainage Enforcement and Compliance (DEC) Gang for their commitment in ensuring a flood free Lagos.
24 Dec
The Lagos State Government has stated that it is ready to ensure that noise pollution enforcement during the yuletide season and beyond becomes a thing of the past. This was disclosed to the press by the Honorable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. Wahab stressed the need for stakeholders’ cooperation to achieve…
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24 Dec
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) patrol team, also called KAI, arrested 49 miscreants and illegal street traders in different parts of Victoria Island on Monday. Operatives of LAGESC patrolled Idowu Martins, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Akin Adesola, Samuel Manuwa, Muri Okunola, Ajose Adeogun, Lugard Avenue, Macdonald Road and other areas in Ikoyi and Victoria Island…
24 Dec
Lagos State Government has threatened to shut down any motor park that refuses to comply with the state's zero tolerance for noise pollution, reaffirming that it will enforce the law against noise pollution vigorously during this Yuletide.

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