By Babajide Fadoju The 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit convened on November 6, 2025, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, drawing delegates from across Africa and beyond. Goodwill messages from the Dutch government, Chinese embassy, UK high commission, and German consulate opened proceedings, signalling the global stakes in what the city plans to do with…
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has said the ongoing 2025 Lagos International Climate Change Summit holding at Lagos Intercontinental Hotel in Victoria Island, offered participants a chance to reimagine their relationship with the ocean, not as a resource to be exploited but as a living system to be nurtured….
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming environmental challenges into economic opportunities, as preparations heighten for the 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit themed “Blue Economy, Green Money: Financing Africa’s Coastal Resilience and Ocean Innovation.” Speaking at a press briefing held earlier today at the Eko Atlantic Corporate Office in Victoria Island,…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa has assured members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, that the leadership will continue to support them so that they can effectively mobilise votes for the party. Obasa made this promise in his address at the…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday demolished no fewer than 11-storey buildings consisting of three and four-bedroom flats in the Apo-Dutse area of Abuja. According to the Director, Department of Development Control, FCTA, Mr. Mukhtar Galadima, the demolition became necessary following the developer’s persistent disregard for building regulations and repeated failure to comply…
The Lekki Automobile Dealerships Union has expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for its ongoing environmental and urban renewal exercise along the Lekki corridor, describing it as a necessary step to improve drainage infrastructure, prevent flooding, and enhance public safety. In a statement issued by the Union, members acknowledged that the exercise, carried out…
The Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) team, led by its Convener, Bodex Hungbo, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, at the Governor’s office as part of activities leading up to the sixth edition of the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH 6.0). Themed “Social Media and A.I…
Five construction workers sustained injuries on Thursday morning when a partially completed two-storey building collapsed at No. 5, Modupe Ola Street, Onipetesi Estate, Mangoro, Lagos. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it received a distress call at 5:39 a.m. and arrived at 6:24 a.m. with units from Ikeja and Agege fire stations. According…
Vehicular and business activities were disrupted on Wednesday after hours of heavy rainfall caused flash floods in several parts of Lagos State, leaving homes, shops, and places of worship submerged. Flood-prone areas including Maryland, Lekki, Ogba, and Ikorodu were worst hit, with residents lamenting yet another round of destruction. Videos shared on social media showed…
The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) hosted a send-off ceremony on Thursday, 18th September 2025, in honour of 59 retired members of staff. The event, held at the university podium, recognised employees who concluded their services meritoriously between 2022 and 2025. Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor…
