Lagos State commissioner for health tests positive for COVID-19

Already tagged Nigeria’s commercial capital – Lagos State says it is now on a mission to seal a spot as the country’s technology and innovation hub. CNBC Africa's Christy Cole spoke to Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor on Technology and Innovation, Olatunbosun Alake, that Lagos is making moves to remove communication barriers between the state and its tech ecosystem as well as turbo-charge levers of innovation within the state.

Lagos State has launched its innovation master plan as well at a solutions hub at the on-going Art of Technology. The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu told CNBC Africa that Lagos wants to connect with its vibrant tech start-up industry and leverage tech to deliver good governance.

Lagos state government has commenced the destruction of illegal structures after the expiration of the 7-day removal notice served Marwa waterside, Lagos.

The Lagos state government has announced plans to halt the abuse of traffic laws by motorcycle and tricycle riders, saying the menace can no longer be condoned.

Lagos state to begin enforcement of outright ban on Motorcyclists, tricyclists

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Ahead of Nigeria’s lockdown of three states, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hinted that the state may have begun to see a trend in community spread of the COVID-19outbreak. He says the state will now begin to implement measures to cater for indigent citizens.

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The Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, Professor Akin Abayomi, has tested positive for COVID-19.

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As more areas of Nigeria's economy open up, the country's commercial hub and pandemic epicenter; Lagos State, wants Junior high school students in their third year to resume and prepare for scheduled exams. Yinka Awobo-Pearse, Founder of Woodentots Consult joins CNBC Africa for more.

An explosion occurred at a gas station in the Baruwa area, a northwestern suburb of Lagos Thursday morning, October 8. At least 4 people were killed, and several buildings were burnt according to reports.