The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has urged stakeholders in the waste management value chain to key into the doctrine of circular economy for a sustainable future. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, National President of AWAMN made the call at…
LAWMA Intensifies Night Surveillance to Curb Indiscriminate Waste Dumping
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has ramped up its night surveillance operations, leaving no hiding place for persons hiding under the cover of darkness, to dispose of their waste at illegal locations. The agency has reiterated its commitment to…
Lagos, Earthcare Nigeria To Partner On Abbatoir Waste Management
The Lagos State Government is set to partner with Earthcare Nigeria Limited for the proper utilisation and management of Abattoir Waste. This was revealed by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen, at the opening ceremony of…
SANWO-OLU HIGHLIGHTS WASTE-TO-WEALTH OPPORTUNITIES AT LAGOS WASTE FORUM
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on stakeholders to maximise opportunities presented by waste materials, as the state tackles its environmental challenges. The Lagos State Executive Governor made this call at the 5th edition of the Lagos…
INC 5: Logistical Challenges and Stalled Progress in Treaty Negotiations Mar Day Two
The second day of The Fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC 5) on Global Plastic Treaty started on a rather disappointing note with inadequate arrangements for participation in contact groups being the theme of the morning. These shortcomings…
UNIDO, ILO, Others to Headline 5th Lagos Waste Forum
Top government officials, Coca-Cola, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Union (EU) are set to grace the fifth Lagos Waste Forum. This is contained in a statement signed by Amb. Obuesi…
At Stakeholders’ Forum, LAWMA MD Bares Plans for Strategic Waste Management
… says Lagos State government plans to acquire 100 CNG trucks for PSP operations The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has laid out plans for strategic waste management in Lagos State. He also…
Sustainable Environment: LAWMA Goes on Motorised Advocacy Campaign
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has embarked on a motorised advocacy campaign, to key areas of Eti-Osa Local Government, to sensitise residents on sustainable environment, as part of activities marking the Authority’s observance of World Cleanup Day. Adopting the…
LAWMA BOSS Advocates For ‘Adopt A Street’ Initiative to Boost Community Sanitation
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has urged private organizations and residents to participate in the ‘Adopt a Street’ initiative as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This initiative aims to improve environmental…
Kroger Recognizes Zero Heroes Across the U.S.
More than 14,600 students recognized for volunteering to serve local communities and fight hunger and waste The Kroger Company today shared that 14,656 students across America have been named Zero Heroes through the retailer’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste…