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Sanitation divergence: Enugu sees cleaner streets while Onitsha faces rising open defecation
Enugu makes gains in waste management while Onitsha deals with a decrease in visible trash but a troubling rise in open defecation due to inadequate public facilities.
Varied Results in South-East Sanitation and Open Defecation Initiatives
A regional assessment shows that South-East states are having mixed success in waste management and ending open defecation, with Abia showing significant gains while Anambra and Ebonyi continue to address persistent sanitation hurdles.
Northern gannet colonies likely face 15-year recovery period following bird flu
A study reveals that major gannet colonies on Bass Rock and Grassholm face a recovery timeline stretching to 2041 following the 2022 H5N1 outbreak.
Lagos State Authority Closes 10 Firms for Environmental Non-compliance
LASEPA has closed 10 additional businesses in Lagos for various environmental offenses, including noise pollution and improper waste disposal, following repeated warnings.
Governor Fubara Pushes for Final Fix to Bille Gas Leak
Governor Siminalayi Fubara is collaborating with federal officials to resolve a persistent gas leak in Bille, while also pledging to upgrade local healthcare facilities.
Lagos State Prepares for More Floods as Demolition of Unauthorized Structures Begins
Lagos authorities are clearing illegal structures along the Badagry Expressway while warning residents to prepare for continued heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the coming weeks.
Governor Namadi Identifies Climate Change as a Primary Development Obstacle
Governor Malam Umar Namadi warns that climate change is severely impacting Jigawa State, stressing the need for sustainable policies and youth involvement during the launch of the Green Nigeria Challenge.
Lagos State Attributes Ikorodu Flooding to Contractor Oversight While Promising Enhanced Infrastructure
Lagos State officials have identified contractor interference as a primary cause of recent Ikorodu floods, while vowing to demolish illegal structures and clear drainage channels across the metropolis.
Governor Sanwo-Olu Authorizes Dredging of 28 Drainage Channels to Combat Flooding
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the immediate dredging of 28 primary drainage channels to mitigate the impact of recent extreme flooding across the state.
Lagos State Opposes Federal Government’s Kuramo Beach Reclamation Project
Lagos State officials are moving to block federal reclamation projects at Kuramo Beach and have ordered the removal of structures obstructing drainage systems to combat seasonal flooding.