Brace Yourself; Here’s How Much Rainfall You Can Expect In Lagos In 2024

Lagos rainfall

Lagos is known for experiencing high degrees of rainfall yearly. This excessive rainfall often leads to flooding in Nigeria’s commercial capital. The state is now warning residents that there will “more than normal rainfall” in 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has announced that the state is expected to experience “more than … Read more

Boost For Adult Education In Lagos As Stipends Increase

Boost For Adult Education In Lagos As Stipends Increase

• 65% increment for Facilitators in Lagos State Agency for Mass Education • 50% increment for Instructors under the same agency • Move aimed at enhancing adult education programs and services Eko Hot Blog reports that in a significant development for the adult education sector in Lagos State, the Ministry of Tertiary Education has announced … Read more

LASG Partners With Airport Authority For New Toll Road

Lagos Government Partners With Airport Authority For New Toll Road

• Lagos State Government inks MoU with Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) • Partnership aims to construct 28km toll road from Shasha Road to Airport toll • Project to alleviate traffic congestion along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway corridor Eko Hot Blog reports that in a move to address the persistent traffic challenges along a crucial corridor, … Read more

Clearing the Way: Lagos Cracks Down On Pedestrian Bridge Squatters

Clearing the Way: Lagos Cracks Down On Pedestrian Bridge Squatters

• Sanitation Officials Evict Miscreants from PWD Bridge in Ikeja • 17 Arrested for Illegal Occupation of Bridges in Dopemu, Onilekere, and Shogunle • Stern Warning: Offenders Face Prosecution for Violating Environmental Laws Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a firm stance against the unauthorized occupation of public infrastructure, officials from the Lagos Environmental Sanitation … Read more

‘Gold, Silver And Bronze Have I All’ – Olayinka Olajide’s Breakout Games

Gold, Silver And Bronze Have I All' - Olayinka Olajide's Breakout Games

• Won gold in the women’s 4x400m relay, silver in the 200m, and bronze in the 100m • Became the first Nigerian woman in 13 years to win a 100m medal at the African Games • Set a personal best of 23.18s in the 200m final, finishing second behind Gambia’s Gina Bass Eko Hot Blog … Read more

Lagos Taskforce Intensifies Okada Crackdown, Impounds 470 Motorcycles

Lagos Taskforce Intensifies Okada Crackdown, Impounds 470 Motorcycles

• Raids conducted across strategic locations, including Berger, Festac, and Lekki • Chairman Jejeloye: “No room for illegal Okada operators in Lagos State” • Appeal to Okada riders to seek legitimate means of survival or relocate Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a resolute move to restore order on Lagos roads, the Lagos State Taskforce … Read more

Hamzat, Clerics Rally Nigerians For Nation-Building, Tackling Societal Vices

Hamzat, Clerics Rally Nigerians For Nation-Building, Tackling Societal Vices

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to play their respective roles in changing negative narratives and positioning the country for greatness. He made this call on Sunday while speaking at the 4th Annual Ramadan Lecture/Prayer in memory of the … Read more

Lagos Rallies United Front To Intensify Fight Against Tuberculosis

Lagos Rallies United Front To Intensify Fight Against Tuberculosis

State Commemorates World TB Day with Awareness Walk, Stakeholders’ Engagement Commissioner Calls for Collective Action to Achieve TB-Free Society WHO Reaffirms Support, Citing Alarming Regional TB Statistics Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State has doubled down on efforts to combat the persistent challenge of tuberculosis (TB), organizing an awareness walk and stakeholder’ engagement to … Read more

Lagos Kicks Off State-wide Drone Mapping Of Informal Urban Spaces

Lagos Kicks Off State-wide Drone Mapping Of Informal Urban Spaces

Initiative Aims to Sanitize and Regulate Emerging Landed Areas Exercise Aligns with Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Agenda, Sustainable Development Goals LASPEMA Leverages Technology for Inclusive Urban Management Eko Hot Blog reports that in a move to tackle the misuse of informal urban spaces and promote sustainable development, the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Planning and … Read more

Lagos Assembly Pushes For ‘People-Centric’ Products, Performance Evaluation At Ibile Holdings

Lagos Assembly Pushes For 'People-Centric' Products

• Seeks Innovative Solutions to Mitigate Fuel Subsidy Removal Impact • Commends Ibile Microfinance Bank’s Success, Calls for Wider Outreach • Lauds Sanwo-Olu’s Lagride, Lagbuses Initiatives, Demands Sustained Impact Eko Hot Blog reports that the Finance Committee of the Lagos State House of Assembly has challenged companies operating under Ibile Holdings Limited to prioritize the … Read more

Permanent Secretary Calls For Teamwork And Commitment At Lagos Lands Bureau

Permanent Secretary Calls For Teamwork And Commitment At Lagos Lands Bureau

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a drive to enhance productivity and service delivery, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Lands Bureau, Mr. Kamar Olowoshago, has urged staff members to foster teamwork and show unwavering commitment to their duties. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block … Read more

Delta Security Trust Fund Team Understudies Lagos Counterpart For Effective Operations

Delta Security Trust Fund Team Understudies Lagos Counterpart For Effective Operations

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bid to gain valuable insights and equip themselves with the requisite knowledge to run an effective and successful security trust fund, a team from the Delta State Security Trust Fund (DSSTF) embarked on a working visit to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Editor’s Pick: FG Begins … Read more

Lagos First Lady Empowers 350 Residents, Reaffirms Commitment To Citizens’ Prosperity

Lagos First Lady Empowers 350 Residents, Reaffirms Commitment To Citizens' Prosperity

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a remarkable display of commitment to fostering self-reliance and independence among residents, Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has presented business and work tools to over 350 beneficiaries from across the state’s divisions. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price … Read more

Tajudeen Olusi Foundation Advocates End To Wasteful Spending, Urges Patience Amid Economic Woes

Tajudeen Olusi Foundation Advocates End To Wasteful Spending, Urges Patience Amid Economic Woes

Eko Hot Blog reports that the 9th edition of the Tajudeen Olusi Foundation’s Ramadan Lecture witnessed a clarion call for governments to curb wasteful spending and prioritize judicious resource allocation to address the prevailing economic crisis in the country. The event, held at the APC Central Senatorial District Secretariat in Ikoyi, Lagos, brought together dignitaries … Read more

Lagos Sunday Markets Record ‘Calm’ Transactions As Sanwo-Olu Praise Residents’ Conduct

Lagos residents at one of 'Ounje Eko' outlets

Discounted markets are known to attract more buyers, leading to rowdy sessions. In February, seven Lagos residents died during sales of rice by Customs at discounted prices. However, the Lagos government’s ‘Ounjè Eko’ Sunday markets have garnered the governor’s praises for their calm transactions. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has … Read more

Aladeshonyin, Alara, Omola, Alade Uraka, Others Laud Akinloye’s N20m Initiative

Eredu Chiefs Laud Akinloye's 20 Million Naira Upliftment Initiative, Urge Transparency

Eko Hot Blog reports that an atmosphere of anticipation and gratitude filled the air at the grounds of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), where Chairman Ismail Monsuru Akinloye spearheaded the allocation of a remarkable N20 million support fund to 1,000 deserving beneficiaries from the community. Editor’s Picks FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators … Read more

LASEPA Cracks Down On Noise Polluters In Mushin And Surulere

LASEPA Cracks Down On Noise Polluters In Mushin And Surulere

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bid to address persistent noise pollution and environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) carried out an extensive enforcement operation earlier this week in key areas of Mushin and Surulere. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Extols Abiru’s Visionary Leadership On 60th Birthday

Sanwo-Olu Extols Abiru's Visionary Leadership On 60th Birthday

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has joined well-wishers in celebrating Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, Chairman of the Southern Senators and member representing Lagos East Senatorial District, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In … Read more

Lagos Tourism Ministry Receives ‘Little Mister And Miss Africa Nigeria’ Team

Lagos Tourism Ministry

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a cordial meeting on Thursday, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, and the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, received the ‘Little Mister and Miss Africa Nigeria’ team on a courtesy visit at the Ministry’s office. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New … Read more

Lekki Conservation Centre Reopens Walkway After Repairs

Lekki Conservation Centre Reopens Walkway After Repairs

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government and the management of the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) have announced the reopening of the walkway at the center for public use, effective Friday, March 29th, 2024. This follows the completion of extensive routine maintenance works on the facility. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job … Read more

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