The Lagos State Government (LASG) has revealed its plans to introduce smart bins in homes and business environments to ensure effective waste management. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made this known in a statement on Sunday. He revealed that the Highway Sanitation Unit and Marine Waste and Vegetal Control Unit had …

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched ‘Know Your PSP’ campaign, an initiative aimed at improving communication and cooperation between residents and Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators, responsible for waste collection. The agency’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the campaign was aimed at improving waste management practices throughout the state, adding that the initiative would provide residents with …

A viral video circulating on social media shows a woman lamenting the demolition notice served on her property in Lagos State, allegedly just two months after moving in. In the video that surfaced online on Monday, the yet-to-be-identified woman cried as she recounted the ordeal. A picture of a demolition notice dated 7 May 2024, was also attached to the …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised people living on flood-prone communities to start relocating. Last month, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency had categorised 148 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Lagos, Kano, Delta, and 30 other states as high flood-risk areas. According to the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, “the 2024 Annual Flood Outlook shows …

The Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRTS) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced the demolition of shops, eateries, and other illegal structures in taxi ranks across Abuja. Following a meeting with transport stakeholders, DRTS Director, Abdulateef Bello hinted at the reclamation of all taxi ranks within the territory, to make room for a unified mass transportation system …

After days of closure for improper waste disposal and other environmental infractions. the Lagos State Government has reopened Alaba International Market and some markets in the Trade Fair Complex, all located in Ojo area. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Barrister Tokunbo Wahab said the markets were reopened after addressing most of the environmental issues, adding however, that the …

As major cities in Nigeria battle the challenges of plastic pollution and unhealthy environment, the Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, is in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and Ansibad Nigeria Limited to promote a massive campaign against plastic pollution. The advocacy and awareness campaign, tagged ‘Walk for Nature’, was held last …

The Lagos State Government has sealed the Alaba International Market over poor waste disposal practices among others, according to the state Commissioner for the Environment, Barrister Tokunbo Wahab. He wrote on X on Monday: “Alaba International Market, Ojo has been sealed up for poor waste disposal practices, failure to pay their waste bills, and gross environmental sanitation offences”. The closure …

Catholic bishops under the auspices of Caritas Nigeria have warned of imminent dangers from climate change on Nigeria, following various abuses of the environment ranging from illegal mining, indiscriminate drilling of bole holes and cutting of trees. The chief executive officer of Caritas Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Uchechukwu Obodoechina, and other bishops gave the warning while speaking at the 13th-anniversary celebration …

The Minister for Works, Engr. Dave Umahi has promised to redesign the Lokoja-Ajaokuta Express road in view of its strategic importance as the gateway between the Northern and the Eastern parts of the country. Umahi made the promise during his maiden working visit to Kogi State. He was responding to Governor Yahaya Bello,  who had highlighted the road as the …