The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to implement the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) initiative. This project aims to address critical challenges posed by climate change. Chakib Jenane, the World Bank’s Regional Director of Sustainable Infrastructure Development for West and Central Africa, … Read more
State Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy on Vandalism Suspect Caught Stealing Iron from Government Barriers Commissioner Warns Against Destruction of Public Property Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a stern move, the Lagos State Government has arrested a suspected vandal, Abba Mohammed, for allegedly vandalizing and stealing iron from concrete barriers erected along drainage channels. The arrest … Read more
Shanties and kiosks cleared from drainage areas Action taken after complaints from residents’ association Road leading to community cleared of makeshift structures Eko Hot Blog reports that, acting on the complaints received from the Ora-Ekpen/Ifelodun Residents and Plot Owners Association, the enforcement team of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, under … Read more
FG alerts 31 governors about potential flooding in their states from April to November 2024. Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency identifies 148 high flood-risk areas across Lagos, Kano, Delta, and other states. State governments prepare evacuation plans, demolition of structures, and drainage clearing to mitigate flood impact. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has issued … 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 Government has commenced the regulation of access to underground water in the state as part of efforts to manage groundwater and prevent pollution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission, Mrs Funke Adepoju, stated this on Tuesday during the presentation of the hydro geological data … Read more
We’re committed to protecting our water resources, completion of Adiyan II water project …Lagos State Government has committed huge resources to the water project- Sanwo-olu EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes JUST IN: Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos JUST IN: Again, Another 3 Year Old Boy Declared … Read more