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LAWMA
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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
Twelve detained in Lagos environmental sanitation drive
Lagos authorities have arrested 12 individuals for environmental violations, including illegal waste dumping, as part of an ongoing state-wide sanitation enforcement operation.
July 16, 2026
Lagos Authorities Remove Illegal Structures Along Badagry Expressway
Lagos state authorities have begun clearing unauthorized shanties along the Orile-Okokomaiko axis of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway to improve sanitation and traffic flow.
June 29, 2026
Lagos State Initiates Waste Police to Enforce Sanitation Regulations
Lagos State is establishing a Waste Police unit to enforce sanitation laws and prevent illegal dumping, requiring close cooperation with local transport unions to maintain clean motor parks and roads.
June 21, 2026