Court sentences 26 persons to community service for environmental offences
A Magistrates' Court, (Environmental Special Offences Court) of Lagos State District, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has imposed ₦30,000 fine per person or option of community service, on 26 persons, for engaging in reckless waste disposal across various locations in the state.
LAWMA ntensifies enforcement, recycling initiatives for effective waste management
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reinforced its commitment to tackling indiscriminate waste disposal across the state, adopting a two-pronged approach of strict...
Connected Advocacy holds workshop on youth consultation, Climate Change…
Connected Advocacy, with support from LEAP Africa and Nigeria Youth Future Funds, has held a workshop on youth consultation, Climate Change education and local...
LASG orders closure of Ladipo market for filth and other offences
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has ordered immediate closure of Ladipo Market, Mushin, for several environmental offences including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non payment of waste bills, among others
Association calls for formalization of informal wastepickers
As the International Community marks the International Wastepickers Day, the Association of Scrapes and Wastepickers of Lagos (ASWOL), has called for the integration of...
Sanwo-Olu launches Climate adaptation and resilience plan
Lagos, June 12, 2024 - The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday stated that the State Government aligns with the urgency...
