The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MOE&WR) has observed with grave concern the proliferation of reclamation activities on Wetlands, Floodplains and the Lagoons across the State,…
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday restated that obtaining an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Approval is a must for all project developments across the state and is not negotiable. The…
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and allied agencies under the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources demonstrated a robust commitment to enforcement, clamping down on infractions with…
…. LAWMA Driving Waste Reform with Technology, Enforcement, and Public Partnership By Babajide Fadoju Lagos, Nigeria’s economic powerhouse and Africa’s most populous city, has lived for decades under the weight…
… As LASEPA Drives Science-Based Environmental Solutions By Babajide Fadoju Lagos generates over 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, with single-use plastics clogging drainages, polluting water bodies, and threatening public health.…
By: Folorunso Fatai Adisa What role will you play in Lagos’ fight against filth and disorder? Lagos is waking up. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab’s bold leadership is transforming Lagos from a…
Over the past fortnight, spanning late June through early July 2024, Lagos State has embarked on an aggressive environmental transformation under the directive of Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab. This campaign combines…
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced the immediate commencement of the enforcement of the ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) (less than 40 microns) across the state from today …
…Understanding Flash Flooding and Lagos State's Climate Resilience Strategy by Babajide Fadoju In recent years, flash flooding has become a recurring nightmare for many Lagos residents. As skies darken and…
by Babajide Fadoju Waste management remains one of the most critical challenges facing mega cities across the globe, and Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic nerve center, is no exception. However, in recent years,…