Ikeja Record

14/07/2025

Tree Planting Day holds across all LGAs in Lagos today, July 14.Will you join in by planting a tree?To get free ornamental tree seedlings, contact LASPARK on 08070519331 or 09017960980.

10/07/2025

This Saturday, July 12, 2025, all movement across Lagos State will be completely restricted from 3am to 3pm for the Local Government Elections.Locate the nearest polling units to vote and stay safe!

10/07/2025

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed seven new bills into law. Here are you need to know about these laws!

18/06/2025

Author and Ake Arts and Book Festival convener, Lola Shoneyin, recently announced plans to develop a centralised platform to help residents and tourists navigate Lagos’s growing calendar of cultural events.

In a tweet posted earlier this month, Ms. Shoneyin said the initiative was at the request of Governor Sanwo-Olu.

30/05/2025

On Monday, the Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, announced a transformation plan for the Olusosun dumpsite.

In 2003, the Lagos State Government pledged to refurbish the Olusosun landfill, citing environmental concerns.

16/05/2025

Nearly two years on, with more than two million passengers transported, the Blue Line appears to be living up to expectations.

A trader in Lagos Island, Michelle Ani, switched from the popular yellow danfo buses to the Blue Line in 2024. Ani lives in Ago and has a shop at Mandilas in Balogun market.

Despite having to often stand during transit, especially during rush hour periods, Ani said the Blue Line has improved his commuting experience.

09/05/2025

While a small percentage of the population already relies on ferries, many commuters remain uncertain about how the system works or whether it’s even a viable option. This uncertainty may reduce with the launch of a new interactive ferry map, the first public tool to comprehensively show both public and private ferry routes across Lagos.

The map outlines available ferry options in nine LGAs, their estimated fares, boat types, departure times, and Google Maps directions to terminals.

02/05/2025

Until 2024 at least, entry into the JJT Park was free for individuals. The park only charged for groups of ten or more, or for those booking specific areas for events. In 2024, the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) introduced a N1,000 access fee for individuals at public parks, including JJT Park.

Until 2024 at least, entry into the JJT Park was free for individuals. The park only charged for groups of ten or more, or for those booking specific areas for events.

28/04/2025

For commuters between CMS and Apapa, the question is no longer “boat or bus?” It’s now: “which boat?” With Lagos State’s rollout of the sleek new Omi-Bus ferries to complement the older, iron-bench boats, residents like Jackson Igoche are finding fresh ways to escape traffic and choose comfort over chaos.

For commuters between CMS and Apapa, the question is no longer "boat or bus?" It’s now: “which boat?”

18/04/2025

After struggling to secure a job despite holding a civil engineering degree, *Mr. Adebowale A. enrolled in a three-month Electrical & Industrial Automation course at ETL Engineering School. Shortly after completing the program, he landed a job as an Electrical Technician at a leading manufacturing company.

Most universities and polytechnics focus on theory, leaving graduates unprepared for the technical demands of real-world jobs. From its headquarters in Ikeja, ETL Engineering Services Limited is changing that.

28/03/2025

Days after Ikeja Record highlighted the deteriorating state of the McGregor Channel in Obalende, the Lagos State Government has commenced a cleanup operation.

On March 19, Ikeja Record posted a video on TikTok and Instagram that highlighted the dire state of the channel, which was choked with plastics and other solid waste.

Days after Ikeja Record highlighted the deteriorating state of McGregor Channel in Obalende, the Lagos State Government commenced a cleanup.

25/02/2025

In late 2022, when naira notes were scarce due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s plan to cease the use of old notes, people would gather around Alhaja, waiting on their turn to collect naira notes. Old, young, and middle-aged would hurry towards her for cash—it was almost like she was sharing a free Christmas meal.

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