…been enforcing the ban by arresting offenders and prosecuting them in accordance with environmental laws. “If we don’t act now, climate change will become worse. Our remaining forest reserves will be exploited and destroyed, exposing us to even greater environmental dangers,” he said. Speaking on efforts to restore deg…

…of waste at an unauthorised location on Friday, July 24, in violation of Lagos State environmental laws. According to him, the suspect was arraigned before the Magistrate's Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, where he pleaded guilty to the offence. The court subsequently convicted and sentenced him to four weeks' imprison…

…“The government will continue to provide infrastructure, formulate policies and enforce environmental laws, but environmental cleanliness is everyone’s responsibility,” he said. He said the state would continue to prioritise public education and community engagement alongside law enforcement, insisting that voluntary c…

…media this evening. He stated that indiscriminate waste disposal is a violation of environmental laws, as it obstructs drainage channels, contributes to flooding, and poses significant public health and environmental risks. He urged residents of the state to dispose waste responsibly and use only approved waste managem…

…its enforcement officers to the area and arrested the woman for violating the State's environmental laws. ''We expect every resident to act responsibly and to educate their children on the importance of protecting public infrastructure, particularly drainage systems. Encouraging acts that contribute to blocked drains a…

…lawyer, Taiwo Abidemi, to seven months’ imprisonment for violating the state’s environmental laws. Abidemi was convicted after pleading guilty to a three-count charge bordering on breach of peace, indiscriminate dumping of refuse at an unauthorised location and failure to engage the services of an approved Private Sect…

By Gabriel Ewepu The Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, says last week's devastating floods in Lagos State and some other states across the country were not a surprise. The DG added that NiHSA's forecasts and warnings were disregarded. According to …

…on road medians and violating environmental regulations." He added that the state's environmental laws provide sanctions for actions that undermine public infrastructure and environmental sustainability, stressing that enforcement would continue without fear or favour. Wahab reiterated the government's commitment to pr…