Last Wednesday, an ongoing seven-storey building collapsed on Banana Island. The collapse has prompted a probe and several mitigating actions by the Lagos government. The Lagos governor inspected the Banana Island collapsed building site on Saturday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the illegal activities of developers hiding … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye On Friday, March 1, 2023, a property on Church Street, Lagos Island, was demolished in controversial circumstances. Two developers had been in a tussle over control of the property. Both parties tell Eko Hot Blog they are in court to resolve the issue. Eko Hot Blog reports that confusion and controversy have … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site. However, emergency workers found a body more than a day later. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is yet to ascertain the cause of the collapse of a seven-storey building … Read more
The building was removed before its expected collapse. The building is one of the 349 distressed structures recently published by LASBCA. LASBCA has also arrested a man for illegal dredging. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has averted an imminent building collapse by embarking on a manual removal of … Read more
The building was under a Powerline adjacent Hamed Adebowale Street, Aguda area of Lagos. The state’s building control agency said the building represented a potential disaster. The agency also urged the public to desist from erecting structures under high-tension cables. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has removed an … Read more
There have been cases of building collapse in Lagos State in recent times. The state government has consequently embarked on proactive steps to avoid reoccurrence. It recently released photos of distressed buildings in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has identified and published the list of 349 … Read more
Lagos State has witnessed an unusual high rate of building collapses in recent times. The state’s building control agency has taken a proactive step by demolishing a distressed structure. The agency urged residents to give reports of defective buildings. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), on Tuesday, demolished a … Read more
The building control agency said the upgrade of notices is aimed at improving its services. It also disclosed that the upgrade will help to fish out impostors in the building industry in Lagos. The agency’s boss said the move will also help to remove distressed buildings faster than before. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
One dead as another storey building reportedly collapsed in Lagos. The tragic incident occurred at about 6.45 pm, when the building, still under construction, partially collapsed. The permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one person has been confirmed dead after a storey building … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has pulled down an ongoing illegal construction built under a powerline along Church Street, off AIT Road, Alagbado, Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was disclosed by the General Manager of the Agency, Arc Gbolahan Oki during the Agency team’s routine monitoring and enforcement exercise carried out … Read more
Lagos State Government has directed that two floors marked from a building razed by fire recently at 39/45 Martins Street, Balogun, should be removed immediately by the developer, while an integrity test is carried out on the entire structure to ascertain its safety for occupants. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager, Lagos State … Read more
General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki, says his agency has demolished over 100 defective structures since the beginning of 2022 to stem the tide of building collapse across the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Arc. Oki, who disclosed this while speaking on the activities of the Agency, added … Read more
Following the recent fire incident at Brasas Plaza at 43, Martins Street, Lagos Island, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) Enforcement team has sealed and cordoned off the building to prevent any form of activity around the Plaza. Eko Hot Blog reports that a statement signed by the General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan … Read more
The Lagos State Government has urged LASPPPA and LASBCA staff to brace up for change as it will no longer be business as usual. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins made the plea during his maiden meeting with the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) … 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
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LASBCA has gotten special operations team to boost enforcement activities EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government Special Operations Team in charge of landed property has been deployed to the Lagos State Building Control Agency in an attempt to complement and boost enforcement action. Receiving the leader of the team at … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has cautioned Lagosians seeking accommodation to be wary of distressed buildings, especially those already marked by the Agency for demolition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, said the warning became necessary to avoid situations whereby tenants of distressed buildings lament … Read more
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