Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
937 results for "inter lagos"
A Nigerian football club just made history by securing promotion to the country's premier league for the first time ever. Inter Lagos sealed their spot after a dramatic draw that sent fans celebrating.
Lagos waste crews are tackling illegal dump sites on the busy Lagos-Badagry Expressway after months of resident complaints. Heavy-duty equipment and support teams are restoring cleanliness to areas that have long frustrated commuters.
Lagos State is building a new housing estate on Lagos Island to provide affordable homes and modern infrastructure for residents displaced by urban renewal. The project promises quality housing through public-private partnership, with completion set for December 2026.
Over a thousand public primary schools in Lagos just received sports equipment that could help discover Nigeria's next generation of athletes. The Lagos State Sports Trust Fund has been quietly building a pipeline of opportunity since 2019.
Lagos traffic authorities are teaming up with delivery companies to reduce motorcycle crashes through education and partnerships. The initiative includes rider safety workshops and a school program reaching nearly 40% of students.
Nigeria's largest city is cracking down on illegal dumping with real consequences. Four hundred environmental offenders faced prosecution last year as Lagos transforms its approach to waste management.
Lagos State is teaming up with British Cycling to bring world-class cycling expertise to Africa's largest city. The partnership promises training programs, technical workshops, and a boost to cycling culture across Nigeria's bustling commercial hub.
Nigeria's emergency agency is helping Lagos residents prepare for the rainy season with practical steps to prevent flooding. The proactive approach aims to save lives and protect homes in one of Africa's largest cities.
Emergency workers in Lagos are now training for life-threatening accidents using VR headsets instead of risking real dangers. Over 300 first responders have practiced saving lives on a virtual version of the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge.
Lagos State is taking a stand against content creators who exploit children in digital media, promising real consequences for violations. The move protects vulnerable minors from abuse while still celebrating the creative opportunities digital platforms offer.
Social workers in Lagos are launching programs to heal growing divisions tearing families and communities apart. Their message: working together creates the harmony Nigeria needs.
After a major investigation exposed Lagos's growing waste crisis, the governor has deployed extra trucks and crews to clear refuse heaps across Nigeria's largest city. The emergency response shows how accountability journalism can drive real change for millions of residents.
Lagos State is upgrading drainage systems across the city to protect residents from flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Contractors are already working on multiple sites, with pumping stations and concrete lining projects underway.
After two seasons in the second division, Sporting Lagos has earned their spot back in Nigeria's Premier Football League. The club's 1-0 victory over Osun United on Thursday sealed their return to top-flight football.
A groundbreaking workshop in Lagos brought journalists and researchers together to solve urban challenges through collaboration. The partnership aims to turn academic insights into stories that improve life for millions in Africa's fastest-growing cities.
Nigeria's largest city is bringing back a community cleanup program after nearly a decade to protect 15 million residents from devastating floods. Teams across Lagos are clearing drains and waste before the rainy season peaks.
Lagos State is beefing up its fire response team with 150 newly recruited firefighters now in training. The move continues a massive expansion that's seen over 680 firefighters join the service since 2020.
Nigeria's biggest city is breaking free from constant blackouts by building its own power system. Lagos just locked in 400 megawatts of reliable electricity after the national grid kept failing millions of people.
When Lagos reintroduced monthly sanitation day, many feared chaos. Instead, waste collectors and residents worked together to prove that shared responsibility can transform a megacity.
After heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved immediate dredging of 28 drainage channels to protect residents. The investment tackles a growing climate challenge facing Africa's coastal cities.
Showing 20 of 937