To assess the state’s preparedness for any eventuality, in response to residents’ renewed concerns about the effects of widespread, massive flooding, Lagos State called a meeting of important stakeholders The meeting concluded that while Lagos was not entirely immune to flooding, the state will continue to effectively manage its situation. Speaking at a meeting over Read More…
In order to protect citizens’ health and life, the Lagos State Government claims to have developed the first multipurpose solar-powered vulcanising apparatus in the world. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, Mr. Daisi Oso, the general manager of the Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Agency (LASPEMA), stated this. Read More…
The Federal Government unveiled the COP27 National Logo and outlined its key goals for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on Friday (UNFCCC). In Abuja, the Minister of Environment, Mr. Mohammed Abdullahi, unveiled the Logo while addressing reporters about the Conference of Parties’ 27th session preparations (COP27). According to Abdullahi, the conference will Read More…
Residents have been warned about the risks of plastic pollution of the ocean by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). In a statement released on Friday in Lagos, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LAWMA, made the call. By bagging and containerising their waste, homeowners should help the fight against plastic Read More…
The Federal Government and other pertinent agencies have been urged by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to assist Olam Limited, Nigeria and other companies that have been impacted by flooding in Nasarawa. The Director-General, Mr. Olusola Obadimu, made the appeal on Monday in Lagos in reaction to the Read More…
An environment expert, Dr Ayobade Adebowale, has called on the Lagos State Government to regulate street trading to make it inclusive for benefit of both government and residents. She made the call at the fifth edition of hybrid Eko Enviro Talk, organised by global environmentalist and researcher, Mr Adedoyin Lasisi and Mrs Yewande Seriki, renowned Read More…
Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC, has made a passionate appeal to market leaders within Badagry Division to prevail on their members to ensure total compliance with the State’s Environmental Law especially as it relates to proper waste disposal, clearing of drainages and maintaining holistic cleanliness in the markets. Dr. Omobolaji Gaji, Permanent Secretary, Office Read More…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has said that, from next Thursday, Ladipo and Oyingbo markets would be shut down indefinitely. This is a result of irresponsible waste dumping, refusal to pay for waste services and general poor waste management situation at the markets. Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, noted that the distasteful environmental Read More…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Ministry of Health have partnered with UrbanBetter, an advocacy and research platform on the CITYZENS4CLEANAIR initiative to address various health challenges emanating from the environmental pollution in different parts of the state. ‘Cityzens4CleanAir’ is a campaign on clean air and physical activity to support evidence-informed advocacy Read More…
Rescue workers evacuated a total of 1,025 people to safety from homes and hotels as a wildfire raged in the southern Turkish province of Mersin, the country’s disaster authority AFAD said on Thursday. Forty firefighting aircraft and 850 personnel joined efforts to contain the wildfire, which started near Mersin’s Gülnar district along the Mediterranean coast, Read More…
