Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, former gubernatorial candidate of Lagos State under the Labour Party (LP), has raised serious concerns about the ongoing sand filling activities in the state, particularly in coastal communities like Makoko. He warns that these activities are a major threat and the primary cause of flooding in Lagos. In a recent interview, Rhodes-Vivour criticized Read More…
In a bid to address the persistent issue of open defecation, the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources to enforce environmental laws and ensure the provision of free public toilets across the state. This move comes after a motion was raised by Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, representing Read More…
In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, the Lagos State Government has announced plans to ban the use of single-use plastics, including PET bottles and sachet water, starting January 2025. This initiative aims to tackle the growing problem of plastic waste in the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasised the Read More…
In a bold step towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Lagos State Government has introduced a new initiative aimed at creating a resilient and sustainable future for the city. The Office of Sustainable Development Goals (OSDG) announced on Thursday the launch of the Lagos Sustainability Summit, an annual multidisciplinary forum designed to Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State emphasised the urgent need for continuous and enhanced financing to combat climate change challenges during the closing ceremony of the 10th Lagos International Climate Change Summit on Thursday. Represented by his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the governor stressed the importance of collaborative efforts among governments, financial institutions, and international Read More…
On February 15, 2024, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, sparked controversy with his announcement to “clear” homeless communities residing under bridges across the city. The Governor, quoted by The Guardian on February 16, 2024, cited concerns about aesthetics, security, and traffic congestion as motivating factors, stating: “We cannot allow people to turn under Read More…
A tourist who visited the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos State has shared a shocking video of a broken segment of the long canopy walkway, which is one of the main attractions of the centre. The video, which went viral on social media, showed the tourist walking on the shaky and damaged walkway, while expressing Read More…
The Lagos State Government has banned the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics with immediate effect. The decision was made following the menace that single-use plastics, especially non-biodegradable Styrofoam, were causing to the environment. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who announced this in a statement he personally Read More…
Nigeria’s wildlife is under severe threat from illegal hunting, poaching, and habitat loss, as recent incidents of killing endangered elephants and booted eagles have shown. The government has launched an investigation into these cases, but more action is needed to protect the country’s rich biodiversity and ensure its stability and prosperity. The killing of two Read More…
At the UN climate summit in Dubai on December 5, U.S. State Department officials confirmed the United States, alongside at least 60 countries, backed a crucial initiative to reduce cooling-related emissions by 2050. This Global Cooling Pledge marks a significant step towards addressing energy emissions from the cooling sector. It calls for a substantial reduction, Read More…
