Ikuru Lizzy Dr John Babington, Founder, Go Green Nigeria Foundation, an NGO, has called for more stringent government efforts toward prohibition of illegal sand mining in Rivers, following erosion threats. He made the call on Monday in Umuechem, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers, to commemorate the International Day forContinue Reading
By Adesewa George The Network of Female Professionals in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Nigeria (FEMinWASH) and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) are set to partner on gender-responsive systems strengthening, capacity development and WASH initiatives. The partnership was proposed during a courtesyContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom The Chairman, Badagry Local Government, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, has appealed to the Ministry of Environment to provide more Private Sector Participation (PSP) trucks to serve the area. Hunpe, who made the appeal during the monthly sanitation on Saturday, said such provision was for the effective disposalContinue Reading
Residents of Lagos who have endured repeated flooding say they hope billions of naira allocated for flood control and ecological interventions will finally translate into safer communities as the peak of the rainy season approaches.Continue Reading
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents that current waste collection challenges across the state will ease within six to eight months.Continue Reading
The Lagos State Government has urged residents to embrace proper waste disposal, describing environmental sanitation as a shared civic responsibility.Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Nigeria is facing the paradox of abundant energy resources and widespread energy poverty inspite of being Africa’s largest economy. Dr Michael David, the Executive Director of Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Eniola Elewude The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a seven-day flood advisory, warning of a medium flood risk in 17 states between July 21 and July 27. The agency said the alert followed rising water levels at key river monitoring stations, increasing the likelihood of localised floodingContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike An architect and academic, Dr John Adesina, has urged the Lagos State Government to adopt a multi-professional approach to planning and developing new towns. Adesina, also a Landscape Architect and member of the Lagos State chapter of the Society of Landscape Architects of Nigeria (SLAN),Continue Reading
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it is implementing sweeping infrastructure, regulatory and operational reforms to end persistent waste backlog and improve environmental sanitation across the state.Continue Reading
