As the global community marks International Women’s Day, WaterAid Nigeria has called for increased investment in WASH to promote the rights and dignity of women. WaterAid made the call in a statement issued by the Country Director, Ms Evelyn Mere,…
Environmental Law
IWD 2024: HEDA Writes Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, NASS, on better deal for smallholder women farmers, climate champions
In commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the critical contributions of smallholder women farmers in Nigeria’s quest for food security and sustainable…
Niger Delta: Why Traditional Leaders Must Speak Out Against Environmental Injustice
Niger Delta traditional leaders have been urged to speak out against all forms of environmental injustice meted out on them as a result of oil pollution, environmental degredation and oil spillage by oil companies working in the Niger Delta. Prince…
President Tinubu Sacks REA MD and Team; Appoints New Management
President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad and three other directors, namely; Olaniyi Alaba Netufo – Executive Director, Corporate Services, Barka Sajou – Executive Director,…
Fuel cost: Firm introduces gas for boat operators
Blue Gas Marine (BGM), a US based company, has introduced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to passenger boats and ferries operators to help cushion the effect of high cost of fuel in Nigeria. Mr Layi Solesi, Chief Executive Officer, RIL…
Wastepickers Day: Association calls for formalization of informal wastepickers
As the International Community marks the International Wastepickers Day, the Association of Scrapes and Wastepickers of Lagos (ASWOL), has called for the integration of informal wastepickers to the formal sector The President of ASWOL, Mr Friday Oku, made the appeal…
Nureni emerges as National Chairman, Environmental Engineers Association.
MD, Lagos Water, Rector, YabaTech and three others inducted as Fellows Pledges to increase capacity of engineers to combat flooding It was all about purpose and focus as Engr Nureni Adegboyega Ogunyemi was inaugurated as the 14th National Chairman of…
Nigeria Wildlife Protection Bill Passes First Reading
Niigeria’s new Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill passed its first reading in the House of Representatives on Monday, February 26. Wild Africa Fund said that the new Bill aims to tackle wildlife trafficking, protect endangered species, and ensure Nigerian…
Lagos, Ghana company sign agreement on solid and liquid waste treatment
To establish Material Recovery Facility to reduce downstream pressure The Lagos State Government and a Ghana Waste Management company, JONSPONG, on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to treat solid and liquid waste in the state. The MOU which…
Lawma organises Health and Safety Training for Sweepers
…. Deploys mechanised sweeping on strategic roads The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised the first quarter health and safety training for sanitation workers in the state, aimed at prioritising their health, safety, and overall well-being in the course…
