By JKNewsMedia WASTE TRANSFORMATION in Lagos has taken a bold leap as the State Government signs a landmark concession with ZoomLion Nigeria Limited to construct two major waste management plants—material recovery and recycling—anchored in a public-private partnership that promises a complete overhaul of the current system. Governor Babajide ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter MOTORISTS NAVIGATING Victoria Island corridors face temporary diversions this week as Lagos State prepares to host the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) House and Eko Hotel & Suites from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 M...
By JKNewsMedia PLASTIC STRAWS, styrofoam containers, disposable cups, cutlery, and thin nylon bags will be off-limits across Lagos from July 1 as the Lagos State government reaffirms its position on the ban of select Single Use Plastics (SUPs). Public confusion prompted Tuesday’s official clarification from the Lagos Commissioner for the Envi...
By JKNewsMedia TENANTS GRAPPLING with high living costs in Lagos have received a lifeline as the State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reinforced a planned crackdown on illegal tenancy charges, urging residents to report landlords or agents demanding more than the legal limit. At the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Pres...
By JKNewsMedia YOUR SMALLEST task could become the spark that ignites your future, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu told a packed audience of young people on Wednesday at the Lagos Leadership Summit in Lekki. Drawing from his own journey in public service, Sanwo-Olu described how taking on seemingly minor roles under then-Governor Bola...
By JKNewsMedia A GIANT billboard in the Surulere area of Lagos State has collapsed twice, injuring residents and damaging properties within Abati Barracks, sparking widespread concerns over public safety. Military officers and their families in the area have raised urgent alarm over the repeated incidents, calling for immediate intervention. ...
By JKNewsMedia RESIDENTS OF Lagos are set to experience a significant improvement in water supply as the state government advances efforts to produce at least 100 million gallons of pipe-borne water daily from major waterworks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to tackle water shortages and enhance access to clean water across the...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern LAGOS STATE Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said he is placing high expectations on its civil service leaders to drive innovation, inclusivity, and efficiency. He made the remarks when he swore in eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and Tutors-General on Friday, charging them to lead with integrity...
By JKNewsMedia IKEJA GOLF Club has been sealed off by the Lagos State government, citing severe public safety concerns. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) announced this decisive action following repeated complaints and incidents caused by the club’s negligence. The agency closed the club on Wednesday after a stray golf ball from...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter LAGOS STATE Government has announced an increase in the minimum wage for workers to ₦85,000, aiming to further raise it to ₦100,000 by January 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this announcement during a live television interview on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The decision comes as part of ongo...
