LASTMA Enjoins Officials Of EKEDC To Obey Traffic Laws

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has enjoined Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) officials to adhere strictly to all traffic laws and regulations while on duty across the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba gave the caution on Thursday at Oshodi while receiving 500 operational reflective … Read more

LASG Pledges Support To Maiden Lagos Island Fair

Lagos State Government has pledged its support towards the maiden Lagos Island Fair to be organised by the Lagos Island Connect (LIC) to showcase entrepreneurs and their products/services at the grassroots. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. (Mrs) Lola Akande, made the pledge today during a courtesy visit … Read more

LASPA Intensifies Advocacy Towards Improved Parking System

As part of efforts to curb indiscriminate parking, the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the parking culture, leveraging technology as it is pertinent to aid an effective parking system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, who disclosed this during her appearance on two … Read more

LSHA Approves Agency On Organ Harvesting, Outlines Nigeria’s Major Problems

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday has highlighted the three main problems that need to be resolved as poverty, insecurity, and devolution of authority. Eko Hot Blog reports that the House tasked the Federal Government with finding an expedient solution to Nigeria’s poverty problem. EDITOR’S PICK Prominent Nigerian Singer, Reekado Banks Loses Mother … Read more

RTEAN Urges Sanwo-olu To Unseal Lagos Premises, Faults Action

The national leadership of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to unseal its premises in Lagos State, assuring to reconcile warring members constitutionally.   Eko Hot Blog reports that following the fracas in two out of the more than 320 chapters of the association in the state, the … Read more

Lagos Gov, NCC, Others Canvass Infrastructure Development To Boost Economy

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, reiterated the state’s commitment to improve its infrastructure to fast-track smart city project, as well as optimise the limitless opportunities a fully-digitised economy provides. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu spoke at the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) 2022 stakeholder’s conference, tagged: ‘Transforming Lagos State into … Read more

Southern Governors’ Wives Visit Lagos, Laud Cowlso’s School Project In Ogombo

The Southern Governors Wives’ Forum (SGWF) on Monday visited Ogombo Community in the Ajah area of Lagos State to inspect the level of work on the ongoing Secondary School project by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) as part of activities lined up for the SGWF Quarterly Meeting being hosted by Lagos … Read more

JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu Announces Salary Increment For Lagos Civil Servants

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, says his administration is working to increase the salaries of public workers in the state civil service.   Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu made this known on Tuesday while addressing the workers at the state secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari To Depart Nigeria For US On Sunday, Sets To … Read more

SGBV: WAPA Launches Purple Project Initiative

The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has launched an initiative tagged: “Purple Project”. Eko Hot Blog reports that it is created to provide a platform to support and provide succour to victims/survivors of S3xual and Gender-Based Violence through the Family Social Services (FSS) and Heads of Departments of WAPA in … Read more

Maintenance Of Existing Government-Owned Housing Schemes, A Priority – LASG

The Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai has said that adequate maintenance of facilities in the existing state-owned Housing Schemes is one of the priorities of the Lagos State Government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Eko Hot Blog reports that Akinderu-Fatai, who stated this at a review meeting held recently with the staff of the … Read more

Lagos Partners SWAgCo On Rice Production

The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South-West Agricultural Company (SWAgCo) on rice production as part of efforts to boost food production in the State.   Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Dr. Oluwarotimi Fashola disclosed that the MoU is not only … Read more

Fire Razes 33 Rooms, 22 Shops, Kills 50 Year Old Man In Lagos (PHOTOS)

In the early hours of Sunday, a fire calamity at Bariga in Lagos claimed the life of a 50-year-old man.   Eko Hot Blog reports that the middle-aged man was killed after fighting two fire catastrophes in the state’s Bariga and Somolu neighborhoods, according to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. EDITORS PICK  BREAKING: APC … Read more

Nigeria Needs Freedom From Terrorism, Poverty – Sanwo-Olu

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday said even after 62 years of independence, Nigeria is still striving to attain freedom from terrorism and poverty.   Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu said this during the Independence Day parade, to commemorate the 62nd National Independence Day Celebration of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. EDITORS … Read more

Traffic Radio Introduces New Programme On Sanwo-Olu’s Achievements In Transport Sector

Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 Fm is set to unveil a new weekly Programme, tagged: “B.O.S Transportation Landmarks”.   Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Station’s General Manager, Tayo Akanle, said the new weekly programme was conceived based on the need to enlighten residents on the giant strides of … Read more

LASG Meets Stakeholders On Structuring Sustainable PPP Transactions

The Office of the Public Private Partnership has met with stakeholders on how to foster human capital development, boost a friendlier business environment within government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s).   Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to the State Governor on PPP, Mr. Ope George while speaking at the Y2022 PPP Ambassadors’ … Read more

Nigeria’s Journey To Its Destiny Steady, Irreversible – Sanwo-Olu

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the nation’s journey to its destiny is steady and irreversible. Eko Hot Blog reports that the ceremonial parade organised in Lagos State for the commemoration of the country’s 62nd Independence anniversary, on Saturday, rekindled patriotism. EDITORS PICK  BREAKING: APC Explains Exclusion Of Osibanjo’s Name On Presidential Campaign … Read more

Lagos Rail Mass Transit: LASG Extends Traffic Diversion At Muritala Mohammed Way/Yaba Axis

In continuation of the construction of the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit project, the Lagos State Government is extending the traffic diversion already in place at Muritala Mohammed Way from the initial completion date of 30th September 2022 to 31st December 2022.   Eko Hot Blog reports that a statement signed by … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Advises Brokers, Insurers On Strategic Communication

Brokers and Insurers have been advised to have a strategic communication plan in letting the insuring public know that their contribution is pivotal to the growth of the economy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who stated this at the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers 60th Anniversary Colloquium … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Charges Professionals To Stimulate Fruitful Discussion On Lagos-Ogun Joint Development Commission

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged Professionals, especially those in the built environment, to stimulate fruitful discussion around the nascent Lagos-Ogun Joint Development Commission, saying the initiative holds a lot of promise for tackling development challenges confronting the two states.   Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu made this pronouncement during the opening of the Annual … Read more

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