Some Lagos residents are counting heavy losses after torrential rain flooded homes, destroyed businesses, trapped families and disrupted movement across several communities in the state.Continue Reading
The ongoing evacuation of accumulated waste by the Lagos State Government has drawn commendation from some residents, who described the exercise as a relief after weeks of overflowing refuse heaps.Continue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Nigeria must urgently strengthen climate governance at the state and local government levels, raise climate awareness among citizens, and empower communities to lead adaptation efforts if it is to achieve its 2060 net-zero emissions target. Prof. Babajide Alo, Professor of Chemistry and Former Deputy Vice ChancellorContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Green Knowledge Foundation (GKF), in partnership with the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) on Wednesday unveiled an Organic Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to reduce methane emissions from organic waste. The facility, unveiled at the university’s Teaching and Research Farm, is designed to convert organic waste into valuableContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Stakeholders in Nigeria’s water and sanitation sector have called for accelerated reforms, increased investment and stronger collaboration to tackle urban sanitation challenges. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja at the launch of the Nigeria Urban Sanitation Sector Diagnostic Study Report, conducted by the African WaterContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Go Green Nigeria Foundation has called on the Federal Government to strengthen the enforcement of regulations on single-use plastics. It said plastic pollution is a growing environmental threat that requires urgent national action. The foundation made the call on Friday in Abuja during an event toContinue Reading
Residents of several Lagos communities on Tuesday recounted losses caused by flooding after persistent rainfall submerged homes and roads, displaced families and disrupted businesses and schools.Continue Reading
Gwagwalada traders seek area council support to strengthen fire safety By Titilayo Adesina/Uche Bibilari The Chairman of the Gwagwalada Market Traders Association, Mr Aminu Bakinruwa, has appealed to the Gwagwalada Area Council to support the association’s efforts to prevent fire outbreaks in markets. Bakinruwa made the appeal in an interviewContinue Reading
By Adesewa George The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the World Bank to improve access to safe water and enhance food security across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving a World BankContinue Reading
The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement against illegal waste dumping and other environmental violations to improve sanitation and reduce flooding.Continue Reading
