By Fabian Ekeruche The Executive Director of International Climate Change Development Institute (ICCDI), Mr Olumide Idowu, has said that the suspension of green tax on Single Use Plastic by the federal government may hinder progress towards achieving net zero…
Plastic tax: Environmental group urges practice of circular economy, EPR
By Fabian Ekeruche The Association for Environmental impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN) has said that the practice of circular economy and the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) would curb the tide of plastic pollution in the country. Professor Ijeoma Vincent-Akpu,…
Coldhubs unveils 5 units of 20 tonnes refrigeration trucks
By Fabian Ekeruche ColdHubs, manufacturers of solar powered cold rooms has unveiled five units, 20-tonnes refrigerated trucks into its refrigeration transportation services in Nigeria. The five additional refrigerated trucks makes it a total of seven trucks ColdHubs is deploying…
LAWMA Begins Issuance of Notices to Seal Properties
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its intention to commence the intention to seal exercise, on homes without waste bins on Lagos Island and Mainland, beginning from 7th July 2023. This follows the earlier issuance of abatement notices…
WED2023: NCF, FCMB PARTNER TO COMBAT PLASTIC POLLUTION
To commemorate the 2023 world environment day, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) partnered with First City Monument Bank Plc (FCMB) to provide practical solutions to the menace caused by plastic pollution. The easy-to-adopt and adaptable approaches NCF and FCMB jointly…
LAWMA Dislodges Scavengers, Miscreants from Illegal Dumps
…arraigns 30 culprits …calls for proper waste management among residents The enforcement unit of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched a robust operation to dislodge scavengers and miscreants from illegal dumpsites across neighbourhoods in the city, for a cleaner and healthier environment. In the past few…
Eid-il-Fitr: Dispose of Your Waste Properly, LAWMA Urges Residents
As Lagosians prepare to celebrate the Eid-il-Fitr festival, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has appealed to residents to shun indiscriminate waste disposal, reiterating its commitment to ensuring a clean and healthy environment during and after the festive season. The…
Easter: LAWMA Felicitates with Christians
…expresses readiness for the festivities The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has expressed readiness to cater to the waste management needs of residents before, during, and after the Easter festivities. The managing director/CEO, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, who gave the indication…
Deployment of Clean Energy for Efficient Tapping of the Economic Potentials in the Village Ecosystem in Africa & effective Postharvest Wastage Management Strategy
By Dr Omotayo Dairo Solar/Biomass Hybrid Energy Solutions – The Quintas Approach Years of research and product development led Quintas Renewable Energy Solutions Ltd to provide renewable energy services in form of solar/biomass hybrid energy solutions and integrated circular…
Experts raise awareness on dangers of pollutants in plastics
By Fabian Ekeruche Environmental experts have raised concerns on the dangers of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in plastics in the country. They said this at a programme on National Inception and Scoping Workshop on the Circular and POPs free…
