By Barbra Sehlule Muzata West Africa and the Sahel, a region where millions of smallholder farmers struggle with low yields and soil degradation, faces a looming threat of food insecurity. The delicate balance of these communities is further disrupted by…
Lagos Commissioner Unveils Initiative to Tackle Unemployment
Mrs Folashade Ambrose, the Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment on Thursday unveiled a private initiative to tackle unemployment, health challenges, and other issues in her constituency. Ambrose said at the inauguration of the community outreach in…
LAGOS Marks Y2024 Universal Health Coverage Day With Awareness Walk
In a vibrant display of commitment to ensuring accessible and affordable healthcare for all, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) commemorated the Y2024 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day with an Awareness Walk. The walk traversed the Lagos State Government…
LAWMA Holds 2024 Christmas Carol / End Of Year Thanks -Giving
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has held its annual Christmas Carol and End of the year thanksgiving service, to appreciate God for his goodness and blessings in the out-going year. The event took place at the authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa,…
Environmental Degradation: We will Produce Lawyers Who See, Feel, Work It – Caleb Varsity Dean
The Dean, College of Law, Caleb University Lagos, Prof. Foluke Dada Lawanson has said the institution was on course to produce law graduates with passion for environmental rights. According to her, environmental issues, as one of the most contemporary across…
Egbin Power Re-affirms Commitment to SDG 3 with Annual Medical Outreach
L-R: Team member, Live Well Initiative, Pharmacist, Olukoya Taiwo;Community Liaison Officer (CLO), Ipakan Community, Tajudeen Yinusa; Head, Corporate Communications & Branding, Egbin Power, Felix Ofulue; Managing Director, Live Well Initiative, Dr. Bisi Bright, and Brand, Events & CSR Specialist, Egbin Power,…
A Greener Path: Integrating Climate and Development Strategies
By Christopher Burke Climate change has become a defining issue in international development impacting global stability, economic progress and human well-being. It is linked to at least 13 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) making climate resilience and sustainability…
UNEP Announces 2024 Champions of the Earth, recognizes six bold environmental leaders
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth, honoured for their outstanding leadership, brave actions and sustainable solutions to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification. This year’s laureates include a minister of Indigenous…
Environmental Taskforce Hosts ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Special Advocacy, Public Sensitisation Programme
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring a safe, secure and habitable environment with the successful hosting of its Special Advocacy and Public Sensitisation Programme over the weekend. The event, which commenced…
WaterAid, LASG calls for Collaboration To Address Faecal Sludge/Wastewater Management
WaterAid Nigeria in partnership with the Lagos State WasteWater Management Office (LSWAMO) has called for collaboration among stakeholders in addressing faecal sludge and waste water management in the state. The two organizations jointly made the call at a workshop for…
