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60 Years of Codex Alimentarius Commission celebrated by FAO

The Codex Alimentarius Commission, marking its 60th anniversary within the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, has grown from 30 to 189 members, evolving into a global food standards body. FAO chief Qu Dongyu highlighted this milestone, emphasising its mission as a means to protect consumers and producers globally and reduce trade Read More…

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WaterAid and PepsiCo Foundation provide clean water and toilets for 2000 Students in Lagos

A partnership between WaterAid and the Lagos State Government resulted in the unveiling of a newly installed 6,000-litre solar-powered borehole, refurbished toilets, and handwashing stations at Community and LGA Primary schools in Ijegun. Evelyn Mere, WaterAid Nigeria’s Country Director, emphasised that the commissioning, coinciding with World Toilet Day 2023, marked a significant step. The project Read More…

Environment Health Metro Top Story

Lagosians warned to keep clean to avoid Cholera outbreak

Lagosians have been advised to embrace wholesome hygienic practices to beat the cholera epidemic now ravaging parts of the country In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, residents have been charged not to wait until a cholera outbreak occurs before taking preventive action or measures. Read More…

Environment Metro Top Story

We’re ready to promote hygienic environment – LASG

In a bid to restore cleanliness to housing estates and other parts of the state, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has reiterated its readiness to promote hygienic environment. This restoration, according to the Corps Marshal of the agency, CP Gbemisola Akinpelu (retd), in a statement issued on Wednesday, will be through constant monitoring of Read More…