Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, in collaboration with Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), has organised a capacity enhancement programme for members of the informal sector comprising Artisans, Tradesmen and women under the Ministry. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke, … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has officially launched a new initiative tagged: ‘Q4-Lagos’, aimed at encouraging and building a culture of collating data on all entertainment and tourism activities in the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the launch of the initiative at Best Western Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has said it is investigating the fracas between warring factions of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). Eko Hot Blog reports that the occurred earlier today at Iyana-Iba and Lagos Island, warning protesting members demanding the removal of the National President of the Association, not to disturb the … Read more
Lagos State Government through the State Employment Trust Fund has supported 3,673 businesses with the sum of N1.56 Billion as grants and provided mentorship and business advisory to young people to start and grow their businesses. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor disclosed this today at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry … Read more
Beneficiaries of the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (LAGOS-CARES) have been urged to leverage the opportunities and the derivable benefits of the initiative to acquire skills and improve their standard of living. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Secretary, Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, Mrs Abosede George gave the … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the construction of certain infrastructure to ensure the seamless implementation of the Non-Motorised Transport Plan (NMT). Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the State maiden edition of “Car Free Day”, the Governor of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed that in the construction of some of the … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Friday agreed with stakeholders on modalities for the establishment of Right-of-Way and construction of the Abiola-Onijemo link road in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins, in his welcome address at the stakeholders’ meeting … Read more
The Lagos State Government has enjoined stakeholders and residents in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area to cooperate with the government for the speedy completion of the Old Ojo Road construction project. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins, made the call at a Stakeholders’ meeting organised by … Read more
The Lagos State Government has held a forum to evaluate its resilience strategy initiatives toward meeting the 21st-century governance demand. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Resilience Officer, Lagos State Resilience Office, Dr. Folayinka Dania said the forum, the first of its kind, was aimed at reviewing the extent of implementation of the … Read more
The Lagos State Government is investigating the partial collapse of of an old building on 2/4 Oye Sonuga Street, Plamgrove, Mushin. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins on Friday visited the site of the four-floor building, which is said to be about 40 years old. … Read more
The Lagos State Government has said over 3,000 residents have been trained in the creative industry in the last three years. Eko Hot Blog reports that the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, disclosed this, according to a statement on Thursday, during a media parley held in Ikoyi. EDITORS PICK JUST … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo has reaffirmed that the present administration will continue to foster essential partnerships to upscale the implementation of the third pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda, Education and Technology, to ultimately prepare a world-class multi-skilled workforce for global recognition. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the … Read more
The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdul-Hafeez Toriola has stated that competent driving school instructors are a prerequisite for competent drivers’ training and skilled driver behaviour for improved road safety and a cleaner environment. Eko Hot Blog reports that while delivering a keynote address at the year 2022 ‘Train-The-Trainer’ workshop organised … 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 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
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 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 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