The Federal Government is set to deepen its partnership with the Lagos State Government on flood control, water management and sanitation as the state continues to face growing environmental pressures during the rainy season. The commitment was made by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, during a meeting with Lagos State […]
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says significant infrastructure improvements at the Olusosun Disposal Facility have led to a major increase in waste evacuation operations, with truck activity at the site rising by more than 76% within a week. According to the agency, the operational improvement follows the rehabilitation of the facility’s […]
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The Ogun State Government has launched a major environmental remediation programme in Ogijo, targeting areas affected by suspected lead contamination linked to Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recycling activities. The initiative is aimed at removing hazardous waste, restoring polluted locations, and strengthening environmental oversight across the industrial community. The remediation exercise follows months of environmental […]
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its enforcement of environmental sanitation regulations by sealing several markets, shopping complexes and commercial premises in the Ikotun-Igando axis of Lagos State, signaling a broader campaign against improper waste disposal across the state. The latest enforcement exercise targeted businesses operating along the LASU-Igando Road corridor in Alimosho […]
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Abia Environmental Court Sanctions Violators as Government Intensifies Clean Environment Campaign The Abia State Environmental Mobile Court has convicted 52 individuals for violating the state’s environmental sanitation regulations following the monthly environmental sanitation exercise conducted across Umuahia on Saturday. The convictions followed an enforcement operation carried out by environmental officials between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 […]
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Every rainy season, thousands of Lagos residents brace for flooded streets, hours-long traffic gridlock, damaged homes, and disrupted businesses. While climate change and intense rainfall continue to increase flood risks, environmental experts argue that many of the city’s worst flooding incidents are made significantly worse by human activities—particularly the widespread practice of dumping refuse into […]
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The Abia State Government has assured residents of communities severely affected by gully erosion that intervention efforts are underway as environmental degradation continues to destroy homes, farmland and critical infrastructure across parts of the state. The assurance came during an official inspection of erosion-prone communities in Bende and Umuahia North Local Government Areas, where state […]
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The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing flood risks across the state, maintaining that years of investments in drainage infrastructure, environmental enforcement, and wetland protection are helping to lessen the impact of increasingly intense rainfall. The assurance comes amid public concerns following recent flash floods that affected several communities after heavy downpours. […]
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The environment plays a crucial role in shaping our overall health and well-being. Factors like air pollution, water quality, climate change, and exposure to toxins directly affect our physical and mental health. Understanding these impacts is essential for making informed decisions to protect ourselves and our loved ones. This blog will explore how environmental factors […]
