In a bold move to reinforce Lagos State’s frontline disease surveillance system, the Ministry of Health has concluded a four-day residential Surveillance Evaluation and capacity-building workshop for Disease Surveillance Notification Officers (DSNOs) and watch staff on Saturday. Held at the…
Deadly Flooding in Nigeria Displaces Thousands
© Nigerian Red Cross: People flee the devastating floods in Mokwa, central Niger State, Nigeria. Flash flooding in western Nigeria at the weekend has caused devastation around the town of Mokwa in Niger state, leaving more than 150 dead…
LASEPA Hosts Workshop on Effective Operation Of Effluent, Air Pollution Abatement Plants
In a continued effort to ensure environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance across industries, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) hosted a two-day capacity-building workshop on the Effective Operation of Effluent Treatment and Air Pollution Abatement Plants for industries across…
NSCDC Uncovers 460 Illegal Mining Sites, Arrests 387- Commander
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered 460 illegal mining sites and arrested 387 suspects in 14 months, says the NSCDC Mining Marshals, Commander, Attah Onoja on Wednesday in Abuja. Onoja said that from the successfully identified…
Cholera Outbreak: Lagos Health District V Warns Zongo Community Against Open Defecation
The Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District V, Dr. Oladapo Asiyanbi has issued a stern warning to residents of Zongo Community in Gbethrome, Badagry West LCDA, against the dangers of open defecation, which has been linked to the recent…
Stricter Enforcement of Environmental Laws Critical to Nigeria’s Future, Say Experts Ahead of World Environment Day 2025
In the lead-up to World Environment Day 2025, environmental experts and advocates have called for the urgent and decisive enforcement of Nigeria’s environmental protection laws to curb rising violations and restore ecological integrity. This call to action came during a…
Haiti: Displaced Children Face Sexual Violence Risk
© IOM/Antoine Lemonnier : Haitians displaced by violence find refuge on the streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Armed violence and insecurity in Haiti have exposed already vulnerable children to sexual violence and exploitation, the UN Office for the Coordination…
Shell’s Nigeria Exit Doesn’t Stop Billions in Cleanup Liability – Niger Delta Activists Warn Shareholders, Investors
As Shell divests from its Nigerian subsidiary SPDC, communities and civil society demand justice, cleanup funds, and accountability for decades of oil pollution in the Niger Delta—raising legal, financial, and moral questions about Shell’s exit strategy, ongoing liability for decades long environmental pollution and capability of the new entity to undertake remediation efforts.
Top German Companies Cut Emissions by 6%, equal to 1.1 million people
A price jump can be seen on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange display board with the Dax curve. Credit: Arne Dedert/dpa By Julian Weber, dpa Leading German companies listed on the country’s top stock market index recorded lower greenhouse…
Clean Your Surroundings Or Lose Your Property – Lawma Boss Warns Property Owners
To Roll out CNG Trucks, Drone Surveillance, Community Recycling Centres, Others The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has issued a strong warning to property owners and residents across the state to keep…
