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News and analysis about Lagos state

The Federal Government has launched the Export Skills Acquisition Centre (ESAC) in Apapa, Lagos, aiming to tap into Nigeria’s fashion e-commerce market, projected to reach $422.8 million by 2024.  
The Lagos State Government has called on residents and property owners along the Ogun River banks to relocate to higher grounds in anticipation of water releases from the Oyan Dam.  
The Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has launched 3,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tricycles worth N10.2 billion to address transportation challenges and ease the burden of rising transport costs for residents.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has officially unveiled the fare structure for the Lagos Red Line, with full passenger operations set to begin on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.  
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted Lagos a three-year operational license for the Blue Line and a six-month temporary license for the Red Line.  
The Lagos State Government has clarified that a recent Federal High Court ruling in Abuja, which limits the powers of the Directorate of Vehicle Inspection Services (VIO) to stop, impound, or fine vehicles, does not apply in Lagos.  
The Lagos State Government has commenced clearance operations at Daleko Market in Mushin, targeting the removal of shanties and makeshift structures obstructing drainage systems and encroaching on roadways.
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will fully enforce the ban on Styrofoam food containers and single-use plastics (SUPs) by January 2025.  
The Lagos State Government has announced a weekend night traffic diversion at the Ojuelegba Flyover bridge for the installation of a truck barrier, aimed at enhancing road safety. 
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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that the first section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is set to be completed by May 29, 2025, after which it will be tolled for 5 to 10 years to recover construction costs. 
The Lagos State Government has sealed several establishments across the state, including churches and hotels, specifically in Ikeja, Mushin, Gbagada, and Maryland, as part of enforcement drives aimed at ensuring compliance with environmental laws and safeguarding public health.