With the tragedy at Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, still fresh in the mind, 2022 began when a three-story building in the state’s Yaba region collapsed, killing at least five people. Two months later, Lagos State was back in the news after…
By Owoleye Oluwakayode In furtherance of its efforts to prevent building collapse, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) on Friday marked six distressed buildings on Lagos Island for demolition, just as it issued a vacation order to occupants of…
By Owoleye Oluwakayode The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have identified illegal structures which block waterways as factors responsible for the flooding in some parts of the city. The Executive Secretary, FCDA, Mr Shehu…
By Owoleye Oluwakayode Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Lagos Architects Forum 2022 , titled ‘The city of Lagos: What is Lagos?’ organized by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Mr. Tonye Oliver Braide,…
By Owoleye Oluwakayode The Lagos State Government has issued a warning that any construction site without at least one expert present would be closed and the developer sanctioned, as it will conduct site-by-site inspections to ensure compliance. This is part…
By Owoleye Oluwakayode On Sunday, an early morning rainstorm in several parts of Lagos State left many locals counting their losses and lamenting the devastation caused by the downpour. The rain began about 8 a.m. and lasted for more than…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Prof Bolaji Owasanoye gave credence to this when he said that, “Corruption, illicit financial flows, tax evasion have resulted in massive resource leakages which have hampered Nigeria’s development.”…
Tenants have lamented the rising cost of house rent in the country. Notwithstanding the shortage of residential accommodation in Oyo State, especially, Ibadan, journalists’ investigation reveal that there is currently a property overhang in the market, high number of abandoned…
The Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATOPCON) has challenged practitioners to improve their services and ensure a livable environment for Lagosians. The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, led the charge at…
As part of strategies to curb the menace of building collapse, the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority has asked residents and real estate developers in the state to embrace voluntary compliance with physical planning permit laws. A statement signed…
