In a chat with Techpoint, tech lawyer and policy consultant, Timi Olagunju reveals the consequences of Lagos’ okada ban and a legal loophole that could reverse it.…
[VIDEO] Lagos state ban on motorcycles, tricycles from major highways; riders and commuters react
[VIDEO]: We hit the streets of Lagos to understand what average Lagosians think about the proposed ban on bike hailing services and commercial motorcycles/tricycles from highways. Here’s what th…
Soon to become a tech hub, the Sabo Industrial Estate is yet another “victim” of Lagos’ megacity ambition
Considering the current state of the Sabo Industrial Estate, it could sure give way for the overall gentrification of Yaba to be complete.…
Lagos State government seeks help from tech entrepreneurs
The Lagos State government is taking a survey to get information from and about the tech ecosystem in the state. The notice was put out through the official Twitter handle of the Lagos State Employmen…
A case of ‘white elephants’ that feed on millions of Naira
Dear Nigerian government, when will you move beyond speeches and paper to actual implementation and successful projects? A certain fanfare accompanied the announcement of Code Lagos, an initiative whi…
Lagos State government to relocate Computer Village
As part of efforts to transform Lagos into a mega city, the Lagos State government has decided to relocate Computer Village to ICT park, Kantangowa in Agbado. The decision was made known today during…
Lagos entrepreneur? You could get Equity-free loans at only 1% interest
Late last year, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State presented an Employment Trust Fund bill to the State House of Assembly for ratification and consideration. This bill was aimed at transforming …
Lagos State Government website hacked by Shi’ite Islamic Activist group
The official website of the Lagos State Government has been hacked. The attack, which appears to have temporarily shut down the website, was carried out today Friday, by an unknown group with apparent…