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Sanitation
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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.
Cross River State Sees Resurgence of Open Defecation Five Years Post-Pandemic
A significant decline in public sanitation has occurred in Cross River State, as economic hardship and the aftermath of COVID-19 have led to a widespread return of open defecation, prompting new legislative action from Governor Bassey Otu.
Waste accumulation and sanitation challenges across South-West Nigeria
South-West Nigerian states are facing significant public health and environmental challenges as overflowing refuse heaps and open defecation persist in major urban and rural communities.
Abia State Authorities Issue Warning Against Refuse Dumping in Drainage Systems
Abia State officials have warned residents against blocking drains with waste, as the government implements stricter enforcement and sanitation oversight to prevent flooding.
Lagos State Encourages Housing Estate Residents to Adopt Monthly Sanitation Practices
Lagos State officials are urging residents of public housing estates to participate in monthly sanitation exercises to ensure the long-term upkeep and safety of government-owned properties.
Thirteen individuals sentenced to prison for illegal waste disposal in Lagos
A Magistrate Court in Lagos has sentenced 13 people to three months in prison for illegal dumping of refuse as part of the state's zero-tolerance environmental policy.
Taraba State Government reduces street sweepers’ monthly wages to N10,000
The Taraba State government has slashed the salaries of street sweepers from N15,000 to N10,000, citing the need to accommodate new civil service recruits and manage limited state finances.
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.