…. Says Lagos aligns with the urgency of actions in mitigating effects of climate change ….As State Celebrates 10th International Climate Change Summit The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday stated that the State Government aligns with…
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NCF and Partners Advocate for Ocean Conservation on World Oceans Day
Dr. Joseph Onoja, Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), along with the Lekan Bakare Foundation, called for sustainable action and greater passion for ocean conservation during a beach clean-up at Elegushi Beach, Lekki, marking World Oceans Day. The 2024…
5 rescued, 1 dead at Collapsed Mosque at Papa Ajao — LASEMA
The Lagos Emergency Management Agency says that five persons have been rescued and one dead body recovered from a collapsed Storey building at Papa Ajao, Mushin area of Lagos. Dr Femi Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, said this in a statement…
NCF set to host its 22nd Annual Flagship Lecture
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the foremost environmental NGO dedicated to nature conservation and biodiversity resources management is set to host its annual/flagship policy and advocacy lecture tagged Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture, on Tuesday, 28th May 2024. This is…
Chevron Nigeria Limited reiterates commitment to environmental stewardship
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL -NNPCL/CNL JV has re-affirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship in its operations in Nigeria. The company made this re-affirmation, stating it…
Oando Foundation’s Clean Our World Project reaches 47, 000+ beneficiaries
OANDO Foundation, an independent charity established to support the Nigerian government in achieving its Universal Basic Education goal has commenced the fourth phase of its Clean Our World project (COW IV) in Lagos reaching 54 public primary schools in 25…
Migratory Bird Day: Importance of Insects in Focus as Global Community Marks World Migratory Bird Day
As the Global Community celebrates World Migratory Bird Day, the global community is focusing the 2024 campaign on the importance of insects for migratory birds, and highlight concerns related to decreasing populations of insects. Insects are essential sources of energy for…
LASEMA Recovers dead body of man trapped in drainage channel at Onipanu
After five- days of search and rescue operations by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the dead body of a 59- year old Tajudeen Amololo, a Drain Duck working for LAMATA, who got trapped in the underground drainage/tunnel on…
LASG to undertake enforcement action to remove 100 shanties at Adeniji Adele on Monday
The Lagos State Government on Sunday said that it would undertake enforcement action to remove over 100 shanties housing several people at Adeniji Adele Underbridge from Monday, May 5, 2024. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for the Environment…
LASG warns residents against violating environmental regulations
….as LASEPA carries out 367 enforcement operations in 3 months. The Lagos State Government at the weekend warned residents of the State to desist from unhealthy environmental practices that could undermine government effort in protecting the environment against degradation and…
