Ever wondered what happens to the trash we throw away? Sure, some of it gets recycled, and some end up in landfills. But did you know there’s a way to actually turn our waste into energy? Yep, it’s actually called waste-to-energy (WTE), and it’s a fascinating mix of science, engineering and environmental smarts. Let’s chat Read More…
By Joy Essien, Contributing Editor, Lagos Metropolitan The Lagos State Government, on May 18, 2025, announced that full enforcement of the ban on the use and distribution of single-use plastics (SUPs) would commence statewide on July 1, 2025. According to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, “The decision to ban single-use Read More…
In a private sector ESG forum in Lagos themed “Is the Private Sector Accountable: A case for sustainable practices?”, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and private sector stakeholders underscored the imperative of collaboration to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into manufacturing operations, thereby driving the circular economy. Represented by his Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Read More…
To further promote and expand the value chain in the circular economy, the Lagos State Government has partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). These remarks were made by Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), at a workshop on the circular economy held on Tuesday in Read More…
