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LAGOS STATE GOVT. DEMOLISHED PARTIALLY COLLAPSED THREE STOREY BUILDING

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The Lagos State government said it demolished a partially collapsed three-story building along Chris Ngadi Avenue, Ago Palace Way, Okota, on Saturday morning. A statement by Mukaila Sanusi, spokesman for the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, on Sunday, said the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) carried out the demolition. The demolition comes after the collapse of a building in the area Saturday morning. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

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NIGERIA EXPERTS SAY MOST BUILDING IN LAGOS ARE OLD

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The President of, the Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers, Peter IgbiniJesu, has said most old buildings in Lagos State have outlived their usage. He made this submission while speaking on local media on the backdrop of the recurring incidence of building collapse, especially in Lagos. IgbiniJesu, who is also a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, said buildings have expiration dates, adding that a building should stand for at least 99 years depending on…

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MORE COLLAPSED BUILDING DILEMMA IN LAGOS STATE

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The building collapsed challenges facing Nigeria especially Lagos state is gradually becoming alarming. Despite the effort from the government and regulatory bodies, more building collapse is still been observed. Earlier this morning, it was reported that a building collapsed at 24, Ibadan Street (East), Off Muritala Mohammed Way, Ebute-Metta, Lagos. According to reports, Twenty-three persons have so far been rescued, with two others confirmed dead.   Giving the situation report, General Manager LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi…

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US BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CONSULATE OFFICE IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

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The United States Government has commenced the construction of a new Consulate office, which would be the largest globally, to be situated at the iconic Eko Atlantic City in Lagos. The project which is estimated at US$537 million, was witnessed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was joined by US Ambassador, Mary Beth Leonard, and US Consul General Claire Pierangelo during the groundbreaking ceremony. Located on a 12.2-acre site in the rapidly developing Eko Atlantic City,…

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LAGOS NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS OPENS

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About eight years after its scheduled delivery date, President Muhammadu Buhari has finally commissioned the state-of-the-art terminal at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The terminal, estimated to be worth over US$100 million, is one of the five airports – Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, and Enugu – that benefited from the 2013 loan deal between Nigeria and China for the building of four new terminals. Port Harcourt and Abuja terminals had been opened…

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NIGERIA GOVT. HAPPY WITH PROGRESS ON LAGOS-BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY CONSTRUCTION

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The Nigeria government has expressed it satisfaction with regards the ongoing construction of the lagos-badagry expressway project. Speaking over the weekend, Director of Federal Highways in South West, Adedamola Kuti said that the project, which is being supervised by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, is going as expected. During a site inspection, Kuti said ”About 17 kilometres have been completed at various stretches on the Badagry bound lane, while measures are on to further…

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LAGOS GOVT. TO PROSECUTE DEVELOPER & FOURSCORE HEIGHTS FOR IKOYI COLLAPSED BUILDING

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Lagos state government in western region of Nigeria is about to prosecute developers and Fourscore Height for the collapsed ikoyi building. The six-man panel set up by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the collapse of a 21-storey building on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, has accepted the recommendations of the panel. According to reports, the state government has accepted 26 out of the 28 point recommendations of the panel even as the government would be demolishing the other…

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LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR FLAG CONSTRUCTION OF OJOTA-OPEBI LINK BRIDGE

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State in Nigeria has flagged off the construction of Ojota-Opebi link bridges and approach roads. The aim is to ease congestion in Ikeja and environments. During the flagging-off ceremony, Governor Sanwo-olu said the project was an innovative solution to the perennial gridlock around Opebi/Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way/Ojota/Mende corridor. He noted that the project would reduce travel time for Lagos and Ikorodu bound traffic from Opebi; and ease gridlock at the Opebi-Sheraton Link…

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HOW NEW LAGOS INFRASTRUCTURAL ROAD MAP IS TAKING SHAPE

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We all know how vital any infrastructure is to a developing nation. As it helps in achieving human capital development in any society. That is why it’s impact on a nation-building can never be over-emphasised. With that in mind, the administration of Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu in Lagos State has accorded road construction and rehabilitation utmost consideration in the scheme of things. This has led to the realization of the strategic role of transportation as…

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CONSTRUCTION OF 8.75KM LONG REGION ROAD FLAG-OFF IN LAGOS

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Lagos state Governor has flag-off the construction of 8.75km long region road project in the state. During the flag-off, Governor Sanwo-olu said it is a critical infrastructure proposed in the Lekki-Epe masterplan aimed at decongesting gridlocks in the entire Eti Osa Local Government. According to the project plan, the road will link the Lekki-Epe expressway at Victoria Garden City (VGC) junction to the Freedom Way in Eti Osa.  It will also The road be a…

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LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY CONSTRUCTION DELAYED EXPLAINED BY NIGERIA GOVT.

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The lock down of Abuja and Lagos via the presidential order has affected the construction industry in the nation. But with the lock down partial reduced, Construction activities is once again set to kick-off. Director, Federal Highways, South West, Mr. Adedamola Kuti said Julius Berger would have resumed works on the expressway, but delayed due to some procedures. He explained that there will be serious works on site this week. According to Kuti, “We are…

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THE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR GREYSTONE TOWER, LAGOS

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Nigeria’s Oil Rich Billionaire and Port Harcourt Big Boy completes Multi-Million Dollar Skyscraper! GreyStone Tower, a luxurious 18-floor mixed-use development in Victoria Island is drawing lots of public interest. The building occupies a 2,031 sqm land area, and has been completed in less than 5 years. Chief (Barr) Dumo Lulu Briggs, the chairman of Platform Petroleum Limited is the proud developer of this magnificent structure beautifying the skyline of Lagos.  See pictures below;  

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ACEN YPF VISIT THE NEW COASTAL CITY IN LAGOS

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ACEN YPF

Future leaders in consulting engineering visit Nigeria’s new coastal city rising from the Atlantic ocean The Young Professionals Forum of the Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN YPF) recently organised a technical visit to Eko Atlantic City! The Eko Atlantic City is a city rising from the Atlantic Ocean. Standing on 10 million square metres of land reclaimed from the ocean, the city is pushing the boundary of engineering and technical accomplishment in Nigeria….

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LAGOS GOVERNMENT REACTS TO ANTI-XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS IN LAGOS

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Jobs and properties lost as a result of anti-xenophobic attacks in Lagos Nigerians organised an anti-xenophobia protests across the nation, during which businesses which are South African oriented were attacked. The Lagos state governor Mr Babadije Sanwo-Olu after visiting one of the attacked areas condemned these attacks, especially the looting of goods in malls. “We have seen the level of destruction at both Novare and Surulere Plazas. The first is to strongly condemn the act…

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LAGOS TO COMMENCE REPAIR OF LAGOS-BADAGRY EXPRESSWAY

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Lagos to commence repair of Lagos-Badagry Expressway

Rehabilitation Work to commence on Lagos-Badagry Expressway from Mazamaza to Okokomaiko this month Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has guarantee Lagos residents that rehabilitation work would commence on Lagos-Badagory Expressway. This will be from Mazamaza to Okokomaiko this June, 2019. Governor Sanwo-Olu, announce this during an inspection visit to Lagos-Badagory Expressway. However, talks are in progress with contractor to resume work on site. This will be after the finance are put in place according to…

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NIGERIA GOVT. ANNOUNCE PROGRESS OF LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY

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lagos-ibadan expressway

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway now 40% complete after inspection by Federal controller of works. Reconstruction of lagos-Ibadan expressway is at 40% according to Nigeria Government. Adedamola Kuti, who is a federal controller of works notify the public about the project. According to Kuti, the road project is on track to meet its deadline date. He also ask for motorists to be patient and maintain high level of discipline on the road. He describes the section of road…

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BUHARI INAUGURATES OSHODI INTERCHANGE & OTHER PROJECTS IN LAGOS

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Nigeria President inaugurates several projects in Lagos

Nigeria President inaugurates several projects in Lagos President Muhammadu Buhari have recently  inaugurated several projects in Lagos. In Ikeja, he unveiled the newly constructed institute of Maternal and Child Health popular known as “Ayinke house” at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. The institute is completely digitized with modern medical equipment and ICT services. This serves as an improvement in the quality of health care delivery for women and children in the state. The institute also serves as…

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LAGOS RANKED AMONG TOP TEN CHEAPEST CITIES IN THE WORLD

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Lagos among cheapest cities in the World Nigeria biggest city lagos has been rank among the top ten cheapest cities in the world. This is after Economist Intelligence Unit’s bi-annual release it survey on the world cheapest cities. Lagos development has been great, as of two years ago the state was named by estate agent Savills as the most expensive African city to stay and work in. The survey was carried-out on 127 countries as they compares…

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TWO REASONS BUILDINGS COLLAPSE IN LAGOS

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Building Collapse in Lagos Nigeria

Lagos is currently trending on the internet, and this time it is not for development on the Lagos Island. Barely a week ago, a three story building on the Island collapsed killing over 15 people including school pupils. This incident followed another building which collapsed in Oke-arin area, still on the island. See more stories In recent times, Lagos has boomed with construction activities happening on the island. From high-rise structures serving the rich and…

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INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES EYE THE NIGERIAN MARKET AS THE BIG 5 LAUNCHES IN LAGOS

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Manufacturers from around the world share their plans in Nigeria as The Big 5 international construction show launches in Lagos (9-11 September 2019, Landmark Centre) Over 200 exhibiting companies and 5,000 attendees are expected at The Big 5 Construct Nigeria, as construction expenditure in the West African country reached USD 2.2 billion in 2018. With the government’s capital expenditure on construction reaching USD 2.2bn in 2018, Nigeria is the polestar of the international business community…

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