Zero tolerance for illegal constructions on shops, buildings Enforcement exercise targets Lagos Island Central Business District Aims to ensure safety, orderliness in markets and streets Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a stern move, the Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal extensions and attachments on shops and buildings across the state. The … Read more
City’s Flood Rescue Mission Intensifies No Exception for Government Officials’ Buildings Safeguarding Vital Infrastructure a Priority Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bold move, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that no building obstructing the city’s drainage system will be spared, regardless of ownership. This initiative aims to mitigate flooding and protect the … Read more
Another fire incident has been reported on Lagos Island. The fire originated from a three-storey building but spread to 13 other buildings. Firefighters are on ground to put out the fire. Eko Hot Blog reports that a fire has gutted at least 14 buildings situated near Jankara Street, adjacent to Docemo Street, on Lagos Island, … Read more
There has been a fire incident in the Docemo area of Lagos. The fire affected three buildings and spread to a fourth building. However, one of the buildings burnt beyond salvaging. Eko Hot Blog reports that a fire has razed three buildings in the Docemo area of Lagos State. The fire, which started Wednesday morning, … Read more
Have you been wondering what documents you would need to produce to get a building permit in Lagos State? Recently, the Lagos Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, advised property owners and developers to get planning licenses before beginning work and adhere to the terms of their permissions. He spoke to tackle … Read more
Kano State government has resumed demolishing buildings allegedly sold by the previous administration. Controversies surround the demolition of government properties sold Kano Gov’t Again Continues Demolition Of Buildings Allegedly Sold By Gandujeto individuals. The government remains committed to continuing the demolitions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano State government, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has sensitised facility managers on the importance of risk management in high-rise buildings to ensure the safety of lives and property. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, spoke during a workshop organised by the Commission for stakeholders and held in Alausa with … Read more
Lagos State Building Control Agency has urged Lagosians to report location of distressed buildings EKO HOT BLOG reports that the General Manager of Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki has appealed to the general public to report any distressed and non-conforming buildings noticed around them in order to curb the menace of … Read more
The Lagos State Government has sensitised facility managers to the importance of risk management in high-rise buildings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that to protect the safety of its residents and to raise awareness of the need of risk management in high-rise structures, the Lagos State Government has trained facility managers. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals … Read more
The Federal Government is set to begin mass demolition of buildings in Festac. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government through the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) is set to begin demolition of substandard buildings across FESTAC Town in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Francisca Michael-James, FHA’s Head of Town … Read more
Lagos State Government has sealed 67 buildings in Alimosho Local Government Area of the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has sealed no fewer than 67 commercial and residential buildings, as well as structures in the Alimosho Local Government Area of the state. The buildings, this online newspaper reports, were sealed by … Read more
All buildings in Lagos State will now be issued with licence for safe habitation. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, launched a rebranded Certificate of Completion and Fitness for Habitation with the objective to safeguard residents’ lives and address the root causes of building collapse. The governor empowered the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) with … Read more
Scores of buildings have been marked for demolition by the Lagos State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 70 buildings have been marked for demolition by the Lagos State Government. This was made known via a statement by the spokesman of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr. Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, on … Read more
– No life was lost, cause of fire and values of property destroyed are yet unknown – The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, it was put out by men of the Fire Service – The inferno destroyed property worth millions of naira A storey building located at No. 26 New Nkisi … Read more