Ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el Kabir festivities, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to appropriately bag and containerise their wastes for cleaner environment. This is contained in a statement issued by the Executive Director (Finance) of LAWMA,…
EU environment body warns Europe of extreme summer weather
European Union’s (EU) Environment Agency (EEA) on wednesday warned that Europe must prepare for climate-related freak weather this summer. The agency said Climate change is causing the weather in Europe to become more extreme at the launch of a web…
LASG canvasses solar energy to tackle emission
The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to address the issue of emissions. This was as the state government convened a high-level validation workshop on the gaps and needs assessment for energy projects as part of the government’s efforts…
World Earth Day: Oyo govt, environmentalists harp on sustainable waste management
The Oyo State Government has called on residents to contribute their quota to the ongoing sustainable waste management initiative. The Chairman, Oyo State Waste Task Force, Mrs. Adedayo Aderonke gave the charge today during a Webinar commemorating the 2023 World…
Eid-el-Fitr: LAWMA tasks Lagos residents on proper waste disposal
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has appealed to residents to shun indiscriminate waste disposal during and after the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), LAWMA, Mr Ibrahim Odumboni, made the appeal in a statement on Friday in…
Sanitation: Professional seeks training of health officers
An environmental health professional, Alhaji Abulrasaq Akande, on Thursday called for more training of environmental health officers to enhance their performances. Akande, who works at the Oriade Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, told the News Agency of Nigeria…
How Olamide Ayeni-Babajide is saving the environment with recycling
Has your organic and inorganic garbage ever been recycled or used again? It’s time to join if you haven’t already. One of the largest environmental problems nowadays is waste management. Amazing, huh? In addition to having a detrimental effect on…
Lagos government invents 1st environment-friendly vulcanising machine
The Lagos State Government says it has invented the world’s first multipurpose solar-powered vulcanising equipment for quick operation without carbon emissions, to safeguard health and lives of residents. Mr Daisi Oso, the General Manager, Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring…
Air Pollution costs societies over $5trn annually – FG
The Federal Government has said air pollution costs societies over $5 trillion annually. Mrs. Monilola Udo, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, stated this in Abuja while declaring open the sensitisation workshop on the Promotion of…
Why our Environment has Refused to Emerge: The Lagos phenomenon -Gbenga Onabanjo
“The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved” –Richard Rogers I found it most intriguing on my first flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town, when the pilot gleefully…