The Lagos State Government says it will close down bars, churches, clubs, mosques and companies causing environmental nuisance in the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Tuesday in Lagos. Wahab spoke…
Lagos expresses worry over single-use plastics, others
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has decried the increasing use of single-use plastics, pet bottles, polystyrene and other non-biodegradable wastes in the state. According to a statement by the agency, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Lagos State…
Lagos, NAFDAC shut toxic chemical plant, arrest 4
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control have sealed off a chemical plant in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State and arrested four persons for tampering with evidence. The joint operation…
LASEPA, foundation partner to boost eye health among workers
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has partnered with Kingstripes Care Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, to boost clearer vision among staff in the agency. In a statement made available to The Guardian yesterday, 200 workers of the public health…
*Dad in court over alleged defilement of five-year-old daughter (Punch) *Lagos receives 50 noise pollution complaints in 1 week (Vanguard)
Dad in court over alleged defilement of five-year-old daughter (Punch) A 29-year-old man, Adekunle Adebiyi, is currently cooling his heels in police custody in Lagos for allegedly defiling his five-year-old daughter, Bola (pseudonym). Adebiyi reportedly committed the crime following a…
LASEPA seals church, eatery, warns environmental violators
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has warned facility owners who flout the state environmental laws after the partial reopening of the socio-economic activities, particularly religious and hospitality sectors, to desist or face the full wrath of the law.…
LASEPA seals Farms City, others for violating COVID-19 rules
For the second time since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has, sealed up Farms City on Admiralty Way, Lekki and Ajah Quilox Pool and Bar for contravening different sections of the state environmental law…
Lagos, conservationists renew calls for environmental preservation
The Lagos State Government and conservationists have renewed calls for increased practices aimed at preserving the environment for the sake of future generations. The call was renewed at an event to commemorate the 2020 World Environment Day held recently at…
* Ambode seeks world bank’s partnership in funding transport, energy, water sectors (Vanguard) * LASEPA ranks Alimosho noisiest local government area in Lagos (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 11, 2018 Ambode seeks world bank’s partnership in funding transport, energy, water sectors (Vanguard) Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday called on the World Bank to seriously consider partnership with the State…