Lagos Clarifies Solar Panel Approval Policy Amid Backlash
The Lagos State Government has clarified that approval requirements and administrative fees for solar power installations apply only to residents of government-owned social housing estates, following widespread criticism sparked by a viral video on social media. The video showed officials of the Ministry of Housing confronting a resident over solar panels installed on his apartment, […]
Lagos Warns School Food Vendors Over Safety Violations
The Lagos State Government has warned food vendors operating in public schools across the state to comply strictly with approved health and safety regulations, stating that principals will be held accountable for any violations within their schools. The warning was issued by Idowu Olufunke Oyetola during her first strategic meeting with school principals at the […]
Lagos Records High Turnout as Monthly Sanitation Exercise Returns
The Lagos State Government has recorded strong compliance in the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, signalling a successful return after a decade-long suspension. Officials who monitored the exercise across Lagos on Saturday said residents participated in large numbers, reflecting growing acceptance of the initiative. The First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, described the turnout as encouraging, noting […]
Lagos Gives Estate Residents Four Months to Remove Illegal Structures
The Lagos State Government has given residents in state-owned housing estates a four-month deadline to remove all illegal structures and building extensions that violate approved estate layouts. The directive, issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Housing, warned that any construction outside the approved estate plans must be removed within the stipulated period or face […]
Human Activities Worsening Flooding in Lagos — Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has acknowledged that human activities disrupting natural ecosystems are a major factor behind recurring flooding across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the disclosure on Wednesday during a strategic meeting with a disaster risk management team from the World Bank in Alausa. Wahab said although […]
