Lagos Govt increases boarding fees from N35,000 to N100,000 As Boarders Resume Sept. 15

By Yomi Durojaye 

In a major development, the Lagos State Government has announced a significant increase in boarding fees for all public secondary schools in the state.

Effective immediately, the new boarding fee has been raised from N35,000 to N100,000 per term, representing a 186% increase.

The decision was communicated in a letter signed by Olufemi Asaolu, Director of Basic Education Services at the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.

According to the letter, the government has directed that no additional fees should be collected by the schools.

Parents and guardians have been informed that the resumption date for the new session remains September 15, 2024.

The increased fee is expected to affect thousands of students enrolled in public boarding schools across the state.

LASG INCREASES BLUE RAIL LINE TRIPS TO 72 PER DAY, INTRODUCES 25% FARE DISCOUNT FOR OFF-PEAK TRAVELS

 By Yomi Durojaye 

The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will from Monday, 12th August 2024 increase its number of trips from 54 to 72 per day. However, the current schedule for Sunday operations remained unchanged

LASG INCREASES BLUE RAIL LINE TRIPS TO 72 PER DAY, INTRODUCES 25% FARE DISCOUNT FOR OFF-PEAK TRAVELS

The Managing Director of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo announced this weekend that Blue Line train riders will now travel between Marina and Mile 2 in just about 18 minutes from the previous travel time of 25 minutes.

According to her, the implication is that there would be a train every 18 minutes both ways, thus allowing commuters to plan their trips.

Apart from this, Engr. Akinajo also announced a 25 per cent discount fare for commuters travelling within the off-peak period set at 10.00 am and 4.00 pm daily.

The new train schedule is potentially expected to reduce journey times, encourage more riders to use the train system during off-peak periods and reduce transport spending. The new timetables are available on the LAMATA website, stations and social media handles.

Recall that the Blue Rail Line commenced passenger operation on 4th September 2023 and has moved close to two million passengers.

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