By Babatunde Kaka Eko Hot Blog reports that Top finance and business organisations across Nigeria were full of praises for Tokunbo Abiru, senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, as he unveiled a N300 million revolving loan scheme for his constituents. Eko Hot Blog reports that the senator unveiled the loan scheme … Read more
Lagos State Government has assured the Chartered Institute of Export and Commodity Brokers of Nigeria (CIECOBON) of its support to promote the export of locally made goods. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. (Mrs.) Lola Akande gave the assurance when the leadership of the Institute, led by … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso has reiterated the determination of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to ensure that the ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as ‘Okada’, is fully implemented in the affected Local Governments/Local Council Development Areas of the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that Speaking on a … Read more
Lagos State Taskforce has said that driving against traffic (one-way) on major roads endangers the lives and property of other road users in the State, adding that its adverse effect goes beyond disrupting the free flow of traffic. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye made this known during … Read more
Lagos State Government has sponsored the research on harnessing Sargassum (seaweed) for entrepreneurship development in coastal fishing communities in the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Honourable Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Hakeem Fahm, in a statement, said that the research will consider taking active balanced steps to recognise the challenges and … Read more
Lagos State Government and the Government of France, on Friday, sealed a bilateral partnership which lays the foundation for the development of e-sports in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and French ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs. Emmanuelle Blatmann, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) enabling professional e-sports players in Lagos to … Read more
The Lagos State Government has pledged more support to the Lagos State Cooperative Federation (LASCOFED), the umbrella body of all Cooperative Societies in the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Adviser for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives (MCIC), Engr. Abiola Okanlawon Moshood-Olowu stated this while welcoming a delegation from the Federation led by its … Read more
In a bid to ensure quick dispensation of justice as well as easy access to justice in Lagos, the State Ministry of Justice, in partnership with LawPavilion Business Solutions – a technology solutions provider engaged in the business of publishing judicial authorities, cases and laws, has unveiled the Lagos State e-Laws platform. EKO HOT … Read more
A Lagos civil servant has bagged public relations officer’s award for the Y2022 hajj EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Head of Public Affairs, Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mr. Taofeek Lawal, has been nominated for the ‘Best States Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Public Relations Officers’ award for the Y2022 Hajj exercise by the Independent Hajj Reporters … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Thursday threatened to shut down both Ladipo and Oyingbo markets indefinitely next Thursday over traders’ indiscriminate waste disposal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the government explained that the move became imperative following the markets’ refusal to pay for waste services, and poor waste management at the markets. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
As heavy rainfall intensifies, leading to flash floods in some parts, Lagos State Government on Tuesday renewed its warning to owners of all structures on drainage alignments and setbacks to relocate to higher grounds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was contained in a statement released by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has empowered 250 women residents of Ajosepo Oke-Odo LCDA, a suburb of Alimosho Local Government Area, in nine tuition-free vocational training programmes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking during the closing ceremony of the four-week, short-term programme held at Deh-Best School, Ipaja, the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and … Read more
The Lagos State Office of the Auditor-General for Local Governments, in conjunction with Perfect Touch Consulting Limited, has organised a three-day intensive, practical and scenario-based Integrated Financial Analysis Tools workshop for core Audit staff. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Permanent Secretary/Auditor-General for Local Governments, Mr. Obafemi Ogunlana, addressing participants at the closing ceremony of … Read more
The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Mrs. (Dr.) Lola Akande, has urged youths in the State to embrace digital solutions as a means of ensuring productive engagement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akande stated this at the Lagos State Ehingbeti Preparatory Tech Hub Activation Forum with the theme: “Facilitating Commercial Growth and … Read more
The Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC) has concluded plans to host the Year 2022 Commissions’ Summit from Thursday, 15th to Saturday, 17th September, 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mrs. Olubumi Fabamwo, the Chairman of CSC, disclosed this in a statement, she said the primary objective of the Summit with the theme: EDITOR’S … Read more
Lagos assembly has summoned Commissioner for not honouring invitations EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Assembly has summoned the State’s Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Kabiru Abdullahi for disrespecting the House. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes Fresh 10 Appointments 10 Months … Read more
Lagos State Examination Board has urged public and private junior secondary school principals to visit the education district headquarters for their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), otherwise known as Junior WAEC, results. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adebayo Orunsolu, the board’s director, gave the directive on Tuesday in a statement. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court … Read more
Oloja Of Lagos Announces Programmes To Mark 160th Anniversary Of King Kosoko’s Return Eko Hot Blog reports that King Kosoko Royal Family of Lagos, under the leadership of Prince Abiola Olojo Kosoko, the Oloja of Lagos-elect, says it is holding a two-day programme to commemorate the historical return of King Kosoko 1 to Lagos in … Read more
Plans are underway by the Lagos State Government (LASG) and the National Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NIPetE) to train students in bridging the gap between the university and the industry. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Olalere Odusote, revealed this when the National Chairman of the NIPetE, … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of five members for the Standing Tribunal of Inquiry into Chieftaincy Matters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the members are: Honourable Justice O. A. Dabiri (rtd) – Chairman; Chief (Mrs.) Mariam Olaniyi; Chief Adebola Dosumu; Engr. Jimoh Folorunsho Kazeem and Mr. Nojeeb Ola … Read more