Tag Archives: Victoria Island

The recent Lagos flooding was a major highlight of events in Lagos this time last week. We had two people who shared their thoughts on the causes and what can be done to avoid the recurrence of such in the nearest future. Nkuturum Ebenezer Woke of the Department of Forestry Resources and Wildlife Management, University of Benin said, “I have ...

PM News reports that suspected thieves have broken into the residence of retired ace footballer, Chief Olusegun Odegbami and carted away his properties worth about N15 million. The incident, according to the police, occurred at his residence located at Saro Close, Victoria Island, Lagos at midnight while he was asleep. Items stolen, the police said, included one iphone 7 plus ...

Its less than 48 hours to Christmas, which will mark the beginning of the yuletide season. Preparations are now in full throttle and any moment from now the celebrations will be in full swing. Most fun spots in Lagos will be in competition for who gets the most attention from Lagosians from all works of life despite the MMM freeze ...

This article makes an attempt to capture some lessons learned by the ongoing urban transformation of Lagos—one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Despite the movement of the federal capital to Abuja during the regime of erstwhile head of state, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida in 1991, metropolitan Lagos has remained the country’s dominant economic, social, and financial centre as ...

The Special Committee on Clean- Up of Ikoyi, Lekki, and Victoria Island inaugurated by the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode last week has concluded plans to commence the enforcement of the Environmental Sanitation and Town Planning laws in the affected areas after the Sallah holidays. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chairman of the Committee, Mr Tunji Bello ...

There is increasing concern over the rising number of vacant houses in the highbrow Ikoyi area of Lagos with a report estimating over 70 per cent of properties therein. What could be responsible for this? Why are the properties being abandoned?  A real estate developer and Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Construction, Mr. Sijibomi Ogundele, said the rise in the number ...

Like a foetus in the womb, residents of Lagos and regular visitors to the former bar beach along Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, have continued to witness in awe, the gradual transformation of what used to be a splendour beach front to arguably, the single most ambitious and comprehensive development plan to come on stream in the West African sub-region ...

Eko Atlantic City has been described as the most ambitious project in Africa and Africa’s answer to Dubai. It has been predicted that Eko Atlantic will be one of the most dynamic and modern cities in Africa and probably the world. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, last weekend embarked on an extensive tour of Eko Atlantic City, expressing confidence ...

There are many beautiful buildings in Nigeria and picking the top 5 most beautiful buildings among the numerous beautiful ones was always going to be a hard nut to crack. But we cracked it anyways, its now left for you to either go with this list or you go ahead and develop yours. This article reveals the top 5 most ...

Eko Atlantic City has been described as the most ambitious project in Africa and Africa’s answer to Dubai. This article proves why the ongoing Eko Atlantic City project will displace Victoria Island as the new financial capital of West Africa.   Every part of Lagos has its unique character, manner of people, peculiarities, distinctive architecture and most importantly the real ...