Environment

Why Africa’s own treaty may be key to fixing global waste trade rules

How the Bamako Convention Can Drive Real Implementation of the Basel Convention in Africa By Gilbert KUEPOUO The African continent has historically been a dumping ground for hazardous chemicals, technologies, and...

LASG promises to step up engagement, advocacy as residents observe sanitation

Lagos State residents on Saturday observed the May edition of the monthly sanitation exercise between the hours of...

HEDA, NIHSA begin nationwide 2026 flood sensitisation programme

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) in collaboration with the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, has...

5 killed as 3-storey building collapses in Abuja

No fewer than five persons were confirmed dead, while 10 others were rescued alive after a three-storey building...

Eno partners foundation against open defecation in Akwa Ibom

By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom says his administration is partnering with the Blueway Ocean Foundation...
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Lagos tops 2025 subnational climate governance ranking

Lagos State has emerged as the top-performing state in the 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking exercise for the second consecutive year. The...

Flood alert: LAWMA intensifies flood preparedness measures

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has strengthened measures to mitigate flooding as the rainy season approaches across the state. The Managing Director of LAWMA,...

Why Senate approved endangered species conservation, protection bill

The Nigerian Senate has successfully approved the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024 and will now be forwarded to the President for his...

Waste pickers in Lagos demand recognition for sustainability

Waste pickers in Lagos have called for formal recognition and inclusion in Nigeria’s circular economy drive. Mr Friday Oku, President Association of Scraps and Wastepickers...

LWC commences rehabilitation of Iju and Adiyan water treatment plants

Lagos Water Corporation Commences Eight-Month Rehabilitation of Iju and Adiyan Water Treatment Plants to Improve Potable Water Supply The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has commenced...

LAWMA calls for proper waste disposal to prevent flooding

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified operational activities across the state ahead of the Easter celebrations as it calls on residents to...
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