The ‘Ilera Eko’ health insurance scheme kicked off in 2020. Since commencement, enrollees have visited hospitals under the scheme 457,770 times. Malaria cases triggered the highest number of visits with 156,458 visits. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, organised the first ILERA EKO Providers’ Forum, just as it solicited more … Read more
An African delegation from the World Economic Forum was in Lagos on Friday. During the visit, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his usual stance that Lagos is the best place to do business in the country. He, therefore, invited investors to take advantage of the Lagos market. Eko Hot Blog reports that the World Economic Forum (WEF) … Read more
The police have many old and dilapidated barracks in Lagos. The building regulatory body in the state has even marked some of them as inhabitable. This reality has spurred the Lagos government and the police authorities into action as they are set to “regenerate” the old barracks. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu won a second term in office in the March 18 governorship election in Lagos and is set for inauguration. He secured a total of 762,134 votes, winning by a margin of more than 450,000 votes. His nearest challenger, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, of the Labour Party received 312,329 votes. Eko Hot Blog reports that a … Read more
The World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on May 3 of every year. The day celebrates the critical role a free press plays in helping society function effectively. Sanwo-Olu used the occasion to send a message to Nigerian journalists. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated all journalists on … Read more
May 1 of every year is set aside for the celebration of workers worldwide. The Lagos government joined workers in celebrating the 2023 edition yesterday. The state promised to resolve all outstanding welfare issues. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare … Read more
A spate of building collapses in recent weeks has put the Lagos government on edge. The government has been forced into a spree of demolishing illegal buildings. It said affected buildings violated the state’s building codes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has pulled down 13 illegal buildings in … Read more
The Lagos governor continues to pitch his government as one that prioritises bringing in investments. At a recent event, Sanwo-Olu stated that the state needs private sector players to utilise the opportunities in the state. He also noted that his administration is looking to make Lagos a hub for innovation and talent. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Two weeks ago, a seven-storey building on Banana Island crumbled to the ground. The building collapse, which killed one, elicited furious reactions from several Nigerians, including the Lagos governor. The governor subsequently ordered the demolition of illegal buildings on the island. Eko Hot Blog reports that officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) … Read more
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
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu visited the site of the building collapse at Banana Island, Lagos. The seven-storey building collapsed while casting was being done on the building on 12th April, 2023. The Lagos State Governor went together with delegations of the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tayo Bamigbose-Martin, Commissioner for Information and … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed last week Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call on the day of the collapse suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site, but one body was eventually found. The Lagos government is probing the incident after saying the building construction went on unapproved. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed last week Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call on the day of the collapse 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 has inaugurated a seven-man technical committee … Read more
Sanwo-Olu lamented that the power industry has not impressed despite the heavy investment in the sector. He made the complaint when EKEDC officials visited him on Wednesday. The Lagos energy commissioner said the administration had mapped out an electricity supply plan aimed at improving transmission and distribution of power. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos … Read more
Norway’s foreign minister was in Lagos on Monday to discuss issues of development with the Lagos governor. Sanwo-Olu said his government is committed to Lagos partnership with Norwegian government and companies. He also touted his administration’s achievements in various sectors. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated the state … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Lagos. The state government said the building was unapproved. It subsequently launched an investigation into the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed a stop to all building developments on Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. The governor issued the directive after a seven-storey … Read more
The Lagos Assembly is constitutionally empowered to screen and confirm government nominees. However, the legislative house said its role has recently taken a backseat as some appointees continue to work in government without confirmation. The assembly has resolved to act and sanitise the system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly … Read more
In January, February, and first half of March, Nigerians across the country experienced cash scarcity. The scarcity affected several businesses in various sectors, including poultry. The perishable nature of products in the poultry sector means stakeholders are prone to losses. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has moved to bring sustainable solutions … Read more
The Ex-ICJ judge passed away in the early hours of Sunday. He held several positions in the judiciary at home and abroad. The late legal luminary was also prominent in his hometown of Owu, holding the title of Olori Omo of Owu Kingdom when he was alive. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu recently approved the appointment of three Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service. The governor has approved their deployment to various assignments. He also redeployed three other permanent secretaries. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the deployment of three new Permanent Secretaries. Recall that the … Read more