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Oshodi, Lagos A fresh attempt is being made to resurrect, an ambitious development effort in the heart of Lagos under moves by the authorities in the state to meet growing demands of its mega city status. At the centre of the new effort is the redevelopment of Oshodi into a transport interchange and create a world -class central business district, which will gulp $70 million. The concept is not new as the Babatunde Fashola administration had launched a major urban renewal of the area, demolished markets and built bus parks. But under a fresh effort to redevelop the area, the state has entered into a partnership with Planet Projects through a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model to

The National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development (NCLHUD) in its bid to alleviate the rental challenges of the citizenry is making attempts to impose monthly rent payment for Nigerians. Industry experts have rather urged the governments to tackle the inherent problems inhibiting housing rather than delving into issues expected to heighten problems in the industry. The experts, comprising estate surveyors and developers who expressed divergent

Commissions upgraded Land Registry Vows to stamp out land grabbing in Lagos. Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said a total of 4,602 Certificates of Occupancy (CofO), as well as 6,118 Governor’s Consent and 314 Deemed Grant Consent totaling 11, 034 land titles have been signed and issued in the State in the last two years. Governor Ambode, who disclosed this while commissioning the upgraded and redesigned Land Registry of the State, said deliberate massive reforms have been put in place by his administration in the sector to reposition land administration for efficiency and enhance the ease of doing business.  

The Lagos State Lands Bureau has been named the Best Government Agency at two seperate award ceremonies organised by the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers and City People Magazine in Lagos recently. During the award ceremonies, the Permanent Secretaty, Lands Bureau, Mr. Bode Agoro thanked the organisers for recognising the sterling perfomance the Bureau and attributed it to the recent reforms  that have culminated into improved performance as well as smooth delivery of services to members of the public.

The Lagos State Lands Bureau has commenced a review of its policies and proceses to facilitate unhindered and smooth access to members of the public and other stakeholders who transact business with the institution. Special Adviser on Urban Development, Mrs. Yetunde Onabule who spoke during a stakeholders engagement on ‘Ease of Doing Business in Lagos State’ said the review became necessary to remove bureaucratic bottlenecks that hindered prompt service delivery in the Lands Bureau.

Experts Chart Way Forward For Lagos In The Next 50 Years Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday revealed strategies being adopted towards moving the State from mega city to smart city, just as he said that his administration has put in place policy framework for a technology-driven land administration and mapping, tax administration and justice administration. Speaking at an international conference held at Eko Hotels and Suits as part of activities marking the Lagos@50 celebrations with the theme: “Towards A Smart City: Preparing For The Next 50 Years Of Prosperity,” Governor Ambode said the government has completed modalities for the take-off of the digital switch, all of which he said would come on stream in the coming months. The Governor acknowledged that for the State to be prosperous in future and occupy its pride of place among city states, concerted efforts must be geared towards equipping the youth with technological and educational skills they can use ...

Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to introduce compulsory insurance to owners of buildings across the State due to increasing incidence of building collapse and also establish a Safety Institute where stakeholders can be trained and certified. The Director General of Lagos State Safety Commission, Hon. Hakeem Dickson, who made this known on Monday at a Press Conference held as part of preparation for the Naija Safe Awards 2017 at Alausa, Ikeja, said the implementation of the policy would be in synergy with Consortium of Insurance Companies and the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM. Dickson lamented the rate at which Lagosians pass

Night view of the newly built Pedestrian bridge at Ojota by the Lagos State Government The Lagos State Government has extended the period of payment of Land Use Charge (LUC) to Friday, April 14th, 2017 in order to allow more property owners in the State to enjoy the discount applicable to prompt payment of the bill. A statement issued by the State Ministry of Finance urged property owners who are yet to make payment to seize this opportunity and benefit from the 15% discount by paying their LUC bill immediately.

Prince Gbolahan Lawal Determined to reduce housing shortages, Lagos authorities have begun the implementation of its Rent-To-Own policy, aimed at making housing more readily affordable and accessible to the citizenry. Under the scheme, about 100 allottees would be given keys to their apartment monthly. Though, there are 12 housing estates in the custody of the state government, only five estates are ready for allocation with 4, 355 apartments meant for Rent-To-Own. The State’s Commissioner for Housing, Gbolahan Lawal said every responsible government must give utmost attention to providing housing for the low and middle-income earners.

Towards providing effective monitoring of building construction works in the state, Lagos authorities have employed over 200 built environment professionals to increase the staff strength of the Lagos State Building Control Agency(LASBCA). Towards providing effective monitoring of building construction works in the state, Lagos authorities have employed over 200 built environment professionals to increase the staff strength of the Lagos State Building Control Agency(LASBCA). As part of the induction programme, Building Collapse Prevention Guild held a technical session with the agency’s staff at their headquarters in GRA, Ikeja. Speaking at the forum, LASBCA General

Lagos State Commissioner of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Anifowoshe Abiola Wasiu. Current efforts by the Lagos State government to revise the existing Ikeja Model City Plan is to address infrastructural challenges in the capital city with a view to making it more sustainable, organised, liveable and investors friendly. The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Abiola Anifowoshe disclosed this at the public presentation of the final draft of

The Lagos State Government is to invest 500 million dollars on redesigning and completion of housing units at Ilubirin and Ijora-Badia. The state’s Commissioner for Housing, Mr Gbolahan Lawal, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos. Lawal said the investment would be done in collaboration with private partners and that the venture would create 10,000 direct jobs.

In fulfillment of his campaign promise that his administration would come up with a new housing policy that will make all residents in the State have access to shelter irrespective of their social status, tribe or income, Lagos State Government has unveiled affordable housing units spread across the three Senatorial Districts. Speaking at the unveiling of the new housing policy in Epe, Governor

Says scheme targets low income earners, artisans In an effort to cushion the effects of economic recession in the country, the Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has concluded plans to start allocation of houses under the newly introduced rent-to-own policy. The State’s Commissioner for Housing, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, who disclosed this at a press conference ahead of the launch of the schemes at the Bagauda

The Lagos State Government has urged property owners in the State to ensure prompt payment of their Land Use Charge in order to benefit from the 15% discount available for early payers and to avoid sealing of their properties. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, payment of the Land Use Charge is part of civic

Present construction works at the 4th, 5th and 8th Roundabouts on Lekki-Epe Expressway would deliver a signalised

Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have arrested an estate agent defrauding innocent members of the public with fake Lagos State Government documents. Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, while parading the suspect disclosed that he was apprehended after a complaint by an individual, based on a purported ‘Quit Notice’ served by the Lagos State Task Force.

…Says Epe road network expansion’ll complement Lekki Free Zone Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said his administration has so far injected over 1,000 additional housing units into the State and the schemes are now ready for occupation by interested residents. Governor Ambode, who stated this during an extensive inspection tour of ongoing projects in the Eastern axis of the State, said the official flag off of the

Ongoing construction of Ajah roundabout bridge, Lekki Epe Express The Lagos State Government at the weekend charged investors in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, LFTZ, corridor to step up their Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR), to the host communities as that is one of the ways to secure the multi-billion dollars investment in the corridor. The Government said the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was passionate about the investment in the corridor as it is the future hub of commerce and industry in Africa.

Unveils Black Pearl Towers in Eko Atlantic City Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday evening said the State has the capacity and wherewithal to accomodate those who can dream big and realise their potentials to the fullest. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the unveiling of the Eko Pearl Towers, a 24-storey state-of-the-art residential building, located within the Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, said the core objectives of his administration was to created an enabling environment for local and foreign investors alike to thrive.