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Lagos real estate developers challenge LAWMA over construction material levies
Lagos real estate developers have petitioned the state assembly to stop LAWMA from charging fees on construction materials, which the agency wrongly categorizes as waste.
August 14, 2026
Deputy Governor Hamzat Explains Reasons Behind Lagos Waste Management Challenges
Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat cites underestimated waste volumes, a shortage of operational trucks, and economic challenges facing private waste collectors as the primary drivers of the ongoing Lagos waste crisis.
August 11, 2026
LAWMA reports 76 percent boost in Olusosun waste operations
LAWMA has achieved a 76 percent increase in waste disposal efficiency at its Olusosun facility following major infrastructure upgrades and road rehabilitation.
August 5, 2026
LAWMA Clears 18,660 Tonnes of Waste Following Olusosun Site Upgrades
Operational upgrades at the Olusosun Disposal Facility have enabled LAWMA to clear 18,660 tonnes of waste in one week, marking a significant improvement in efficiency.
August 5, 2026
Lagos waste authority closes markets for poor sanitation
LAWMA has shut down multiple markets and shopping complexes in Alimosho due to persistent environmental sanitation violations and illegal refuse dumping.
August 2, 2026
LAWMA Pledges Swift Clearing of Lagos Waste Piles
Lagos waste management authorities have inaugurated new infrastructure at the Olusosun facility, promising that road-side trash piles will be cleared rapidly while urging residents to support proper disposal habits.
July 29, 2026
Lagos waste management set for enhancement in eight months
Lagos Waste Management Authority boss Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin guarantees better waste disposal services within eight months, citing infrastructure upgrades and improved logistics as key solutions.
July 25, 2026
Lagos Waste Management Authority Promises Better Refuse Collection Services
LAWMA aims to stabilize waste collection in Lagos within eight months through equipment upgrades and new infrastructure, while local leaders call for sustained community involvement in environmental sanitation.
July 25, 2026
Lagos upgrades waste facilities and plans 3,000-truck fleet to resolve collection issues
Lagos is addressing recent waste collection delays by repairing the Olusosun dumpsite and planning the acquisition of 3,000 new compactor trucks over the next three years to improve citywide sanitation.
July 21, 2026
Lagos Waste Authority launches major infrastructure overhaul to address refuse accumulation
LAWMA is upgrading its waste management infrastructure, including new recycling facilities and waste-to-energy plants, to resolve chronic refuse buildup and improve sanitation in Lagos.
July 19, 2026