…trade and logistics activities. However, he called for urgent attention to improper waste management by factories operating along the industrial corridor, warning that environmental challenges must be addressed to protect public health and ensure sustainable industrial expansion. In his acceptance speech, Oresanya desc…

…Babajide pointed to developments he attributed to Makinde’s administration, including waste management and internally generated revenue, as evidence of his performance. He also dismissed concerns that Makinde’s possible emergence could undermine the South’s aspiration to produce Nigeria’s president, saying political pa…

…individuals across the country. The report also highlighted the company’s investments in waste management and water stewardship. It pointed to the launch of a packaging collection hub in Apapa, Lagos, which is capable of processing 13,000 metric tonnes of PET plastic annually and is expected to support about 1,000 info…

…Physical Planning, Health, Agriculture and Local Government Affairs, as well as the Osun Waste Management Authority and Osun State Emergency Management Agency, to undertake a coordinated assessment of the affected communities. He directed OSEMA to establish a verified register of affected households and coordinate emer…

…channels, rivers and streams, along with public awareness efforts and improvements in waste management, for keeping the damage relatively low during that period.Among the waterways given particular attention were the Sokori River and its tributaries, Opa-Aro, Adiyan, Eruwuru, Yemule, Gbogidi Canal, and Ijamido rivers a…

…equipment, personnel, electricity, water supply, infection prevention and control, waste management and record-keeping, among other essential services. Egunjobi urged the LGAs and LCDAs to work more closely with the regulatory agency to ensure that public PHCs were properly registered and accredited. She said, “quality…

…said the state was working to build a more efficient, sustainable and accountable waste management system, stressing that the informal, unregulated waste collection system being run by cart pushers undermines these efforts. The statement read in part, “We must also discourage the patronage of unregulated cart pushers,…

…Ringim also expressed concern over flooding, poor drainage and inadequate waste management in parts of the state, particularly Hadejia and other affected communities. He urged the government to adopt preventive measures by engaging communities and traditional institutions before such challenges developed into emergenci…

…presentation titled,”Sustainable Poultry Production: Best Practices, Climate Change and Waste Management,” Dr. Mobolaji Alabi said agriculture contributed 23.1 per cent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first quarter of the year, while Nigeria’s estimated poultry population of 300 million birds remains i…

…and waste-to-energy plants as the state intensifies efforts to address its worsening waste management crisis. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this during LAWMA’s mid-year media parley held at the agency’s office in Ijora-Olopa, Lago…

Mrs Habiba Abubakar is the Country Managing Director, Zoomlion, a waste management expert company. In this interview, she speaks on the essence of road rehabilitation and waste disposal platforms delivered by the company at Olusosun dumpsite in Lagos as well as the firm’s partnership on waste management with the Lagos…

…of Lagos have rejected an increase in monthly waste collection charges, accusing their waste management service provider of imposing the hike despite months of poor and irregular refuse collection. The residents said they were shocked to find notices announcing the new charges pasted on their doors, describing the incr…

…reforms. “The aviation industry cannot ignore climate change. FAAN’s technology-driven waste management programme, together with the deployment of electric buses and vehicles at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, demonstrates a clear commitment to reducing carbon emissions and aligning Nigeria’s airports…

…will commence a specialised training programme for 40 staff members to embed sustainable waste management practices across airports, starting next year. The training, titled: “Understanding Sustainability in Airport Operations and Modern Waste Management Challenges”, is designed […] The post FAAN introduces waste manag…

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS—THE Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, yesterday, assured residents that the waste backlog across the state will soon be a thing of the past. LAWMA’s Managing Director, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said this during the commissioning of the rehabilitated Road E and newly constructed dispo…

…“We are also making our plans working with the Ministry of Environment and the Edo Waste Management Board to see how we can implement stiff measures for those offenders or defaulters. “Another area where we are also working is with the Ministry of Physical Planning because we have seen majority of our moats have been b…

Man jailed four weeks for illegal waste disposal in Lagos The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured a four-week jail term for a 56-year-old man, Adebayo Samson, who was convicted for illegally dumping refuse along the PWD axis of Agege Motor Road, Lagos. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of L…

…on Data Collection and Management under the Used Off-Grid Renewable Energy Equipment Waste Management Project in Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, described the recognition as an endorsement of the state’s environmental policies. He said, “The UNIDO recognition of the state as one of the core st…

…during the monthly sanitation exercise on Saturday. The governor’s wife noted that poor waste management practices could worsen flooding and trigger disease outbreaks. She said, “This cleanliness that we are observing should be a daily exercise and not only on sanitation day so that we can curb diseases. Sanitation is…

…exposing the city’s perennial struggle with flooding, blocked drainage channels and poor waste management, the deluge […] The post Every downpour now brings fear, trepidation — Lagos residents appeared first on Tribune Online.

…living standards. He urged residents to support government efforts by embracing proper waste management and encouraging others to do the same, stressing that environmental sustainability requires collaboration between government and the public. Community leaders, traditional rulers, market associations, transport union…

…Dr Kara made the call on Friday while receiving a delegation from the Ministry of Waste Management and Resource Innovation, led by the Commissioner, Bernard Shonze, during a courtesy visit to his office. He commended the ministry’s leadership for its collaborative approach and encouraged it to ensure that all eligible…

…guard dumping thrash in drainage Some Nigerians on social media have blamed the Lagos Waste Management Authority LAWMA for the actions of the 56-year-old school guard who was caught on tape dumping refuse in a drainage in Ikorodu. The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed…

…He urged residents of the state to dispose waste responsibly and use only approved waste management facilities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 14/07/2026 7:40 PM | Share this Story

The Ogun State Government, through the Ogun Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, has warned traders to stop depositing waste inside markets, stressing that it later turn to dumpsites and constitutes environmental and health hazards. The Managing Director of OGWAMA, Farouk Akintunde, noted that if they fail to yield the…