The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Adam Kambari has enjoined Nigerians to prioritise Environmental Hygiene practices as this would go a long way to mitigate the spread of Cholera in the country, emphasizing that our environment…
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Regulatory authority refutes dirty fuel importation allegations
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says there is no imported dirty fuel in the country. The Authority said it would never encourage importation of dirty fuel into the country and ensured that only quality protroleum products…
Fire reported at Dangote Refinery
Immediate containment and safety procedures initiated A fire has been reported at a section of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria. Though the cause of the incident is yet to be announced, the management of the Refinery have announced…
Cholera Outbreak: Lagos records 29 deaths – adopt onehealth approach to combat spread
Deaths from the Cholera Outbreak have spiked to 29 in Lagos alone, with an increase in number of suspected cases estimated at 579 and 43 confirmed cases. This was disclosed today at a press briefing by the Lagos State Commissioner…
Cholera Outbreak: Abia Must be on Her Toes – FENRAD
By Comrade Nelson Nwafor The recent outbreak of cholera, a severe diarrheal illness caused by bacterium vibrio cholerae, reported in Lagos and other places in Nigeria, with a growing death toll, should make other states, Abia included, to be…
Cholera Outbreak: 30 deaths across 30 states in Nigeria, Ministry of Environment Expresses Deep Concern
“Sustainable Human And Environment Interaction is Key to Cholera Prevention and Control”, H.E Iziak Salako The Federal Ministry of Environment extends its condolence to families who have lost loved ones and stand in solidarity with all those affected by…
LWC SUPPLIES SAFE, CLEAN WATER TO LAGOS RESIDENTS
Following an increase in the reported cases of cholera in Lagos State, the Lagos Water Corporation has again swung into action by supplying potable water to the affected areas of the State. This includes Oju Olokun community, Adeniji Adele, Lagos…
Lagos Water Corporation Takes Swift Measures Amidst Cholera Outbreak
LWC ISSUES EMERGENCY ALERT: Ensures Provision of Quality Water and Institutes Measures Against Cholera Outbreak CALL TOLL LINES: 0704 597 3012, 0704 597 3013, 0703 320 7647 Following the recent cholera outbreak in some parts of Lagos State, particularly,…
LASG Calls for Precautionary Measures Against Cholera Outbreak
The Lagos State Government has issued a call for heightened vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of a potential cholera outbreak in the State. This call follows an excess of severe gastroenteritis cases reported in…
Full Text of #WorldEnvironmentDay Press Briefing by NIEE Lagos
LAGOS STATE CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE COMMEMORATION OF THE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2024 OF THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS (NIEE) LAGOS STATE CHAPTER (A DIVISION OF NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS)
