The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to address deteriorating hygiene and environmental violations in Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, announcing their immediate closure. This operation, conducted jointly by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), was initiated at the directive of Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner Read More…
The Ikeja Dynamic Lions Club, a distinguished constituent of Lions International District 404B2, Nigeria, demonstrated its commitment to environmental conservation by planting 25 trees on the grounds of the Government Technical College, Agidingbi, Ikeja, on Tuesday. Speaking during the tree-planting event, Mr. Sanyaolu Opeyemi, President of the club, underscored the importance of their initiative in Read More…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reasserted its unwavering dedication to enforcing environmental regulations throughout the state. The agency has declared its intention to take a firm stance, particularly against persistent polluters, in order to safeguard the environment. Mr. Kayode Bello, the Director,Enforcement, LASEPA, made this announcement in a statement released on Sunday. Read More…
The United Kingdom has unveiled its commitment to invest £49 million in projects aimed at combating climate change across Africa. This announcement comes ahead of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, scheduled to be hosted by Kenya from 4th to 6th September. The projects are expected to focus on mobilising financial resources for climate action and Read More…
Wasiu Adesina, Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government Council in Lagos State, has issued a stern caution against the careless dumping of refuse into drainages, highlighting the critical need to mitigate the perennial flooding that plagues the area. Adesina’s concerns were articulated during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ikorodu, Read More…
In an effort to champion environmental cleanliness and sustainability, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) collaborated with the Seven-Up Bottling Company to advance the “Trash for Cash” initiative across the Surulere Local Government Area and Coker Community Development Area. For the benefit of the Lagos State Government, LASEPA created this initiative to promote the Read More…
The Lagos State Government has initiated a groundbreaking endeavour called “The Art for Climate Change” project, which harnesses the power of creative art to confront climate-related challenges, cultivate awareness, and encourage action through artistic expression. In collaboration with the Creative Youth Community Development Initiative – Solution17 for Climate Action and New York University, Abu Dhabi Read More…
In the face of unexpected disasters that can swiftly devastate communities, the imperative of robust disaster management structures at the grassroots level cannot be overstated. “The first lifesaving responders are always local before additional support will come from the state capital or Abuja,” Director-General Mustapha Ahmed Habib highlighted, emphasising the crucial role of local communities Read More…
In a promising endeavour to alleviate Nigeria’s chronic energy crisis, the World Bank has set its sights on funding the construction of 1,000 mini solar power grids in Africa’s largest economy. The ambitious initiative, carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian government and the private sector, seeks to bring light to millions of households and Read More…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group warns again that Africa is extremely vulnerable to climate hazards. The bank claimed in a statement published on its website on Tuesday that Africa contributed the least to global pollution. It was acknowledged in the declaration that African countries generally were experiencing difficulties in obtaining sufficient funding. “Thus, resources Read More…
