NVMA Seeks Joint Action with Human Health Sector on AMR, Zoonotic Disease Surveillance Abayomi Pledges Support, Tasks Vets on Biosecurity, Data Integration In a bold push for stronger collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health systems, the Nigerian Veterinary Medical…
PECAN Calls for Unified National Action on Pest Control Regulation at World Environment Day 2025
PECAN Calls for Unified National Action on Pest Control Regulation at World Environment Day 2025 Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has called for a unified national action on pest control regulation in Nigeria as part of activities to…
Lagos, Port Harcourt Embrace Innovative PM2.5 Monitoring with AI and Sensor Technology
A bold new initiative is underway to address the pressing challenge of urban air pollution in Lagos and Port Harcourt, two of Nigeria’s most densely populated and pollution-impacted cities. The development was announced in a statement by the Air Quality…
UN Hails New Era of Cooperation over Syria’s Chemical Weapons Stockpile – But Concerns Persist
The UN’s top disarmament official has welcomed signs of increased cooperation from Syria’s interim authorities in efforts to eliminate the country’s chemical weapons once and for all, as preparations move forward for a third round of inspections by international experts.…
LASG Boosts Emergency Response Centre With Major Tech, Infrastructure Overhaul
… Reaffirms Commitment to World-Class Safety Operations The Lagos State Government has taken a bold step to modernise and strengthen its emergency response capabilities through significant technological and infrastructure upgrades at the Lagos State Command and Control Centre (LSCCC). This…
World Environment Day 2025 Mobilizes Commitment, Action to End Plastic Pollution Globally
Communities, civil society, businesses, and governments around the world today marked World Environment Day under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, with official celebrations held in the Republic of Korea’s Jeju Province. Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet. By 2040, plastic…
Unsafe Abortions Kill 13% of Lagos Mothers — SOGON Demands Urgent Life-Saving Policies to Curb Maternal and Neonatal Mortality
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), Lagos Sector, to tackle the persistent challenge of maternal and neonatal mortality in the state. This resolve…
Lagos Taskforce Busts Illicit Drug Peddlers, Addicts’ Hideouts At Gowon Estate
Arrests 19 Suspects Agency Vows To Eradicate their Activities In a continued effort to maintain environmental decorum and public order across the metropolis, the Lagos State Taskforce has busted criminal hideouts and black spots at Gowon Estate and adjoining streets…
22 Cities Unite in New Global Partnership to Strengthen Urban Resilience
A new global partnership, ResilientCities, Reimagining Health, brings together 22 cities across 15 countries to tackle climate-related health risks and build healthier urban environments This Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Lighthouse Project, launched by the Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities) and the…
LASG Reads Riot Act To All Environmental Law Defaulters
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday read the riot act to all residents of the state who brazenly defy and disobey environmental laws, saying henceforth, the full force of the law would be brought to bear on them. Speaking during…
