The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Lagos State Government to reconsider its proposed ban on select single-use plastics, scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025, citing a lack of data, stakeholder consultation, and potential economic fallout. In a statement signed by Director General Segun Ajayi-Kadir, MAN […]
Waste Managements
The Lagos State Government has insisted that the Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege will remain sealed until operators meet minimum hygiene and environmental standards. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this clear during a televised interview on Sunday, stressing that public health and environmental integrity take precedence […]
In celebration of World Environment Day 2025, Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by launching a nationwide campaign to combat plastic pollution. This year’s global theme, “Ending Plastic Pollution,” resonated strongly with Airtel’s mission of environmental stewardship. The company’s initiative, branded #UnPlasticAfrica, commenced […]
As Lagos prepares for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to adopt proper waste management practices to ensure a clean and healthy environment during and after the festive period. In a statement released on Wednesday, LAWMA Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, assured residents […]
A resident of No. 25 Ajiboye Street, Alapere, Ketu, Mr. Ogunbadejo Olawale, has been arrested after being captured in a viral video illegally dumping waste on the Alapere link bridge. The joint enforcement operation was carried out by officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos State […]
The Managing Director and CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has issued a strong caution to Lagos residents and property owners: clean up your environment or face strict consequences, including the possibility of losing your property. Speaking on a radio programme on Lagos Talks 91.3FM […]
Lagosians are being urged to change how they see waste, not as something to throw away, but as a powerful tool for income and environmental sustainability. This message came from the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, during an exclusive […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal dumping across the state, resulting in the arrest of over 300 individuals for violating environmental sanitation laws. Working in collaboration with the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), LAWMA’s surveillance and enforcement teams have been conducting both day […]
The Enugu State Government has officially cancelled the environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. According to a statement released by Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government, the decision was made to ensure that candidates sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organized by the […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has charged market stakeholders in the state to take full ownership of the waste they generate, emphasizing that the responsibility of maintaining a clean environment lies with everyone. This was the focus of a recent sensitisation workshop held at LAWMA headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, with the […]