The entrance to the Lagos State House of Assembly was barricaded by protesters who are members and traders under the aegis of the Orilowo Perishable Food Market Association for ignoring her petition. The protest, led by the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), in collaboration with civil society stakeholders, demanded immediate approval of the Orilowo Perishable Food Market located …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, launched a fresh palliative scheme for low-income traders across local markets in the State, as part of measures being taken to cushion the effect of the current economic realities. The governor rolled out Lagos Market Trader Money, which, in the first phase, will provide N50,000 business support grants to 15,000 struggling traders …