Some environmentalists have lauded the recent ban of single-use plastic and styrofoam by the Lagos State Government, stating that the ban was long overdue. The environmentalists said this in different interviews on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Lagos. Lagos State…
Lagos plastic ban, a welcome development in wrong direction – NYBN, SEFAAI
An effective plastic policy should not be reactionary; there should be coordinated approach, public scrutiny, and policy standardisation The Nigerian Youth Biodiversity Network (NYBN), the official youth constituency of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD-GYBN), Nigeria chapter, and…
LAGOS SHUTS OKE-AFA, KATANGUA MARKETS FOR FILTH
The Lagos State Government, in a bid to curb mounting environmental health concerns, has sealed Oke-Afa Market, Isolo and Katangua Market, Abule Egba, for violating waste disposal regulations and for sundry unhygienic practices around the markets, constituting grave environmental infractions.…
Lagos announces Ban on Usage if Styrofoams and other Single Use Plastics
Lagos State Government on Sunday announced a ban on the usage and distribution of Styrofoam and other single use plastics in the State with immediate effect. This was announced by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab…
LAWMA Fabricates Waste Bins for Ekiti State
extends partnership offer to other states at affordable rates The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has begun fabricating waste bins for Ekiti State, in a partnership aimed at tackling a myriad of waste management and environmental challenges. Managing Director/CEO of…
Climate Change: Nigerian President, Governors charged with policies for Wastes conversion into animal feeds, energy and other derivatives
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all the State governors have been called upon to put the necessary policies in place that will encourage local production of feed, thereby helping to reduce the cost of farming, increase yield, and ultimately ensure…
LAWMA Rolls Out Additional Toll-free Number
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has rolled out an additional dedicated toll-free number, 08000LAWMA, to streamline communication and improve residents’ accessibility to the organisation’s waste management services. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the launch of the…
Environmental Engineers Seek Increased Capacity for Climate Actions at International Conference
Environmental Engineers Seek Increased Capacity for Climate Actions “It’s high time Environmental Engineers start working to ensure better policy implementation for climate related actions in Nigeria” This was the wake up call advocated by the general body of the Nigerian…
FG, UNIDO & partners call for collaboration, circular economy practice, to tackle plastic pollution
The Federal Ministry of Environment has partnered the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Embassy of Japan to call for concerted effort by stakeholders and the practice of circular economy in tackling the menace of plastic pollution. The…
WaterAid, Cummins W.A to impact 186,000 people with water improvement project in Lagos, Abuja
WaterAid has partnered with Cummins W.A to impact about 186, 000 people with life- transforming water, sanitation and hygiene project to be sited within communities in Lagos and Abuja. Newsmen reports that the project would provide water and sanitation facilities…
