WaterAid in collaboration with Kimberly Clark Corporation have unveiled toilet facilities and running water for the Army Children Primary School in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. At the unveiling of the toilets and water facilities on…
LAWMA: Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets shut down
… Vows to end environmental nuisance in Lagos markets Following series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets in Lagos…
NSSF says it remains committed to healthcare improvement in Nigeria
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund(NSSF) says it remains committed to the improvement of healthcare system in the country. Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the fund disclosed this in an interview on Thursday in Lagos. Chinye-Nwoko said…
NIMASA DONATES PROTECTIVE KITS TO LAWMA
In a bid to support the efforts of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has donated 1800 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to street sweepers, at the Authority’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa. The kits comprise…
Winners Emerge at 2023 African Conservation Awards
Africa Celebrates Conservation Heroes at the 2023 African Conservation Awards This prestigious event honoured outstanding conservationists and showcased their exceptional contributions to protecting Africa’s natural heritage Winners have emerged at the 2023 African Conservation Awards, hosted by the Game…
LAWMA Conducts Medical Checks for Sanitation Workers
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the welfare and health of its workforce by organising an extensive medical screening program for its sanitation workers, commonly referred to as street sweepers. The event took place at…
Clean Air: Nigeria is facing severe health concerns from increasing air pollution – stakeholders lament
Call for State of Emergency on Air Quality Seeks Public/Private sector collaboration to combat air pollution Stakeholders attending a virtual meeting to commemorate the International Day of Clean Air and Blue Skies have lamented the unrelenting air pollution in Nigeria…
Save Vultures to Prevent Extinctions and Looming Epidemic
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has embarked on a rescue mission tagged “Supporting Community-based Monitoring and Conservation for Vulture Populations in Identified Vulture Safe Zones Across Nigeria” in its efforts to tackle the declining population of vulture and its associated…
17-year-old wins 2023 Lagos Mangrove Marathon Race
A 17-year-old, Francis James from Plateau State, has won the second edition of the Mangrove Marathon Race 2023, held on Saturday in Lekki, Lagos. James won one million naira in the 10km eco-friendly race to beat other contestants including a…
Net Zero: Ojokoro LCDA to install plastic recycling plant
The Raising Awareness Against Net Zero (RANTZ) Nigeria Campaign has started delivering measurable results. This is as the Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in Lagos State, Mr. Hammed Idowu-Tijani (HID) has pledged to install a bottle sorting…
