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Lagos Increases Rail Network to 11 Lines and Launches Railway Training Facility
Lagos State is scaling up its rail infrastructure to 11 lines and partnering with CCECC to build a local training institute for railway operations.
LASBCA carries out partial demolition of unauthorized buildings in Surulere
LASBCA has partially dismantled unauthorized buildings in Surulere following the owners' refusal to adhere to safety regulations and planning laws.
Lagos Government Urges Critics to Avoid Politicizing Flood Mitigation Efforts
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, defends the administration's flood control measures, calling for an end to the politicization of environmental challenges while outlining plans for improved drainage and waste infrastructure.
Waste accumulation and open defecation plague major South-West states
South-West Nigerian states are grappling with a severe sanitation crisis as refuse heaps block roads and open defecation persists, despite ongoing government efforts to improve infrastructure and enforcement.
Lagos Seeks Regional Cooperation to Mitigate Population Strain and Climate Risks
Lagos State is partnering with neighboring South-West states to implement regional development strategies that will reduce local population pressure and combat the rising threat of climate change.
Lagos collaborates with South-West states to manage population and climate risks
Lagos is partnering with neighboring South-West states to establish a regional development strategy, aiming to reduce urban population density and improve climate resilience.
Lagos State Taskforce mandates removal of Alaba Rago street vendors within three days
Lagos State officials have ordered street traders along the Alaba Rago corridor to vacate their spots within 72 hours to allow for an environmental enforcement operation.
Kano authorities shutter cinema house for zoning and document failures
The Kano State Government has closed a film house in Gwale for failing to produce building permits and violating residential zoning regulations.
Kano Authorities Shut Down Film House Over Zoning Violations
The Kano State Government closed a cinema in a residential area of Dorayi, citing zoning violations and complaints from community members regarding its impact on local youth.
Kano Administration Identifies Unsanctioned Buildings Including Azman University for Potential Razing
The Kano State government has flagged over 50 properties, including Azman University, for lacking proper documentation or being built in prohibited areas during a new enforcement initiative.