Nigeria is bracing for one of its worst hunger crises, with more than 30 million people expected to be food insecure next year. This represents a one-third increase from this year, driven by economic hardship, according to a joint report by the Nigerian government and the United Nations released on Friday. The report highlights the Read More…
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Navigating real estate in Lagos during the rainy season
As the rainy season sets in, renting real estate in Lagos requires a strategic approach to avoid potential pitfalls. The metropolis, known for its bustling urban life and dynamic real estate market, transforms significantly under the deluge of seasonal rains. Prospective renters must be vigilant and informed to make sound decisions. Here are essential tips Read More…
Battling cholera in Lagos
What you need to know The cholera epidemic in Lagos has been a significant concern. As of a recent report, there have been cases of severe gastroenteritis reported in communities around Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe LGA. This has resulted in approximately 60 hospital admissions and five deaths, primarily from patients presenting late Read More…
Lagos State Government bans styrofoam and other single-use plastics
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…
Lagos Commissioner issues seven-day contravention notice to property owners along Ikota River,” says “no going back” on enforcement
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has issued a seven-day contravention notice to owners of buildings along Orchid Road, Agungi, Ajiran, Conservation Road, Osapa bordering the Ikota River. According to the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Kunle Adesina, Wahab announced Read More…
Ikorodu Chairman urges responsible waste disposal to avert flooding
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…
Flooding: Environmentalists blame Nigerians’ attitude, say government ignored NiMet warnings
Environmentalists have accused certain Nigerians of having a bad attitude and building on water channels and drains, which hastens floods in neighborhoods, cities, and towns. The experts in a survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in the South South area also attributed the problem to the ineffective waste management of the government. They Read More…
FG meets Cameroon over floods, gives state governments evacuation instructions
The current floods, which hit Nigeria after Cameroonian authorities released water from their Lagdo Dam, have affected more than 2.5 million people. Out of this total, 603 people died, 2,407 were injured, and 1.3 million people were displaced. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, disclosed these figures Read More…