Author: Moses Adeniyi
Revamping Real Estate Practices in Nigeria: A Call for Reform The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority and Female Lawyers in Real Estate Practice recently united to advocate for reforms in statutory provisions to improve the regulatory framework for real estate practices in Nigeria. At the FELIREP conference themed “The Missing Gap,” stakeholders emphasized the need for updated laws and regulations to address critical issues in the industry. Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, highlighted the government’s role in modernizing real estate laws to meet current demands. She stressed the importance of transparency, fairness, and…
Heavy rains and subsequent flooding have forced schools in White Sand Estate, Isheri-Osun in Lagos State to close, leaving many residents trapped in their flooded homes. The severe flooding in the area has disrupted activities, prompting one school to advise students to stay home for their safety. The Public Relations Officer of the area CDC expressed frustration over the recurring issue, pointing out the lack of adequate drainage systems and maintenance in White Sand Estate. Residents, including John Adewale, have called on the Lagos State Government to urgently address the problem to prevent yearly nightmares of flooded homes. Photos and…
A former minister of works and housing, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, emphasized the need for continued improvement in the education sector in Lagos despite some progress. Speaking at the foundation laying of a 100-student capacity hostel at Lagos State Civil Service Model College, Igbogbo, Ogunlewe highlighted the necessity for the government to provide free textbooks, exercise books, and writing materials to every student. Ogunlewe stressed that basic education should be a governmental responsibility and suggested that distributing essential learning materials would enhance educational standards and decrease the number of out-of-school children. Additionally, he called for the promotion of school farming to…
Lagos State Government Commitment to Infrastructure Projects The Lagos State Government is dedicated to completing ongoing road and bridge infrastructure projects across the state, ensuring a better future for residents. Cabinet members, including Special Adviser Olufemi Daramola and Commissioner Gbenga Omotoso, reaffirmed this commitment during a recent tour of key projects. Projects visited included the Abiola-Onijemo Link Road, Ikeja Urban Regeneration Project, Opebi Mende-Link Bridge, Arowojobe Link Bridge, Agidi Demurin, and Church Street Network. Officials also inspected progress at Saint Finbarrs Road and Abule Okuta-Soluyi. The officials expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, commending contractors for their…