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…

NNPC Set to Deliver Gas Revolution with OB3 Gas Pipeline Project

  ………As FG Expresses Satisfaction with Project’s Progress In yet another major step towards boosting nationwide gas supply to drive industrialization and economic growth, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is set to deliver the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas…

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 Affirms Clean Water Access to Baruwa Community; holds Sensitization Forum

*** Lagos state government to subsidize water tariff rates at Baruwa Community *** Community pledges to self-monitor to ensure sustainability of the water service *** LWC to work with Lasepa and State Water Regulatory commission to ensure quality and sustainability…

AKK Gas Pipeline Project ready in 2025; To Impact Massively on Economy and Industrialisation

The Federal Government has placed emphasis on the huge multiplier effect the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project would have on the nation’s economic growth and industrialisation. This was made known during the visit of three cabinet Ministers to the AKK…

Industrial Wastewater Identified as Primary Cause of Pollution in Lagos State, reveals NIEE Lagos

…….Unchecked Free zone operations amongst causes of industrial pollution. …….Regulatory challenges hinder pollution control efforts   Environmental engineers in Lagos have raised concerns about the significant impact of industrial wastewater on pollution levels in the state. They attribute the ongoing…

G-7 leaders reaffirm support for billion-dollar infrastructure programme for Africa

G-7 leaders meeting at their summit in Puglia, Italy have reaffirmed support for multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects across Africa to realise the continent’s economic potential and transformation.

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,…

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