The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed traders across the country to reduce the prices of goods. Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, issued the directive on Thursday, granting traders a one-month grace period to comply. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has announced the appointment of Tayo Ayinde as Chief of Staff and Barr. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin as SSG. Salu-Hundeyin replaces the former SSG, Folashade Jaji, while Ayinde retains his position. The governor is expected to announce more appointments soon, with several current officials likely to be reappointed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, … Read more
The “Sanwo Switch to Gas” project was initiated by LASEPA. The initiative rewards Lagos residents with gas cylinder in exchange for plastic wastes, unserviceable and abandoned electrical appliances, among others. The Lagos first lady recently attended the launch of the project on the Lagos Island. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State First Lady, Dr. … Read more
Lagos has asked the FG to dredge the major rivers in the state as the presidential committee on flood management visited. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Thursday received the Presidential Technical Committee on Flood Management for the development of a comprehensive plan of action for preventing flood disasters in Nigeria. … Read more
The Lagos government has rewarded EFAG as its operatives cleaned over 624 kilometres of drainages in 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has feted and rewarded hardworking operatives of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang (EFAG), urging them to be more committed in the discharge of their duties. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police … Read more
Lagos State Government says it has developed an action plan for restoration, protection, and management of identified environmental degradation that may have negative impacts on the environment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello, made this known during the commemoration of the year 2022 Walk for Nature in … Read more
Several supporters marched for Tinubu on Independence Day in Chicago. Eko Hot Blog reports that the city of Chicago in Illinois, United States, witnessed an enthusiastic crowd of the supporters of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 1, 2022, Nigeria’s Independence Day. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Returns To Nigeria From Foreign Trip (VIDEO) 2023: Tinubu Finally … 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
Sanwo-Olu assured residents that under his watch, Lagos would not be ravaged by flood again The Commissioned drainage maintenance equipment comprised of two (2) Loader Black Hoe Model, One (1) Low Loader Trailer, One (1) Track Loader, Four (4) Wheel Pick up, Five (5) Tipper Truck, Two (2) Light Cargo Truck, One (1) Low Bed … Read more
Lagos government has inaugurated sanitation safety planning team and steering committee in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has inaugurated the State’s Sanitation Safety Planning (SSP) Team and Steering Committee for the World Health Organisation (WHO) programme. The safety team and the steering committee were inaugurated by the Lagos State … Read more
Lagos Government is set to shut clubs and bars in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has threatened to shut clubs and bars operating in the state if they fail to desist from noise pollution. The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, gave the warning … Read more
A new Vice-Chancellor of LASU has been appointed. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU). The new LASU VC, EKOHOTBLOG reports, is the wife of the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello. Ibiyemi, a Professor of Physiology, had … Read more
-LASG advocates for the proper handling and management of oily waste as part of efforts to achieve a clean, beautiful and sustainable environment -According to LASG, waste oil and oil that has been used require proper recycling or disposal to avoid creating an environmental problem and subsequent health risks -LASEPA expressed the readiness of her … Read more
-LASG said residents should rest assured that irrespective of the volume of the rainfall, it would flow through the drains to discharge into the various channels -The govt reminded the people on zero tolerance for indiscriminate dumping of refuse, warning against acts that could aggravate flooding such as depositing of refuse in drains -Lagosians residing … Read more
-LASG urges residents to be environment-friendly -LASG noted that embracing the culture of proper disposal of waste, appropriate waste sorting, regular tree planting and mass transit (pool driving), are some of the ways of mitigating the effect of climate change The Lagos State Government joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2019 International … Read more
-Lagos Government informs residents that law to re-introduce monthly sanitaion exercise on its way -Sensitizes market women on the need to link up with LAWMA to avoid dumping waste by the road Lagos State Government on Wednesday informed residents that the enabling law to permit the reintroduction of the monthly sanitation exercise is on the … Read more