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Waste Management
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Rubbish and Rains: The Consequence of Waste Mismanagement in Lagos
Indiscriminate waste dumping and poor drainage maintenance are worsening flood disasters in Lagos, creating a cycle of public health risks and property damage that demands urgent government and citizen action.
Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Considers N50,000 Penalty and Jail Time for Waste Bin Violations
A proposed bye-law in Lagos's Agboyi-Ketu LCDA mandates the use of household waste bins, with offenders facing up to six months in jail or a N50,000 fine.
Lagos Government Urges Critics to Avoid Politicizing Flood Mitigation Efforts
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, defends the administration's flood control measures, calling for an end to the politicization of environmental challenges while outlining plans for improved drainage and waste infrastructure.
Anambra Assembly Committee Warns Against Waste Dumping in Drainage Systems
The Anambra State House of Assembly has cautioned citizens that dumping waste into drainage channels is damaging newly constructed roads and undermining public investment.
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.
Waste accumulation and open defecation plague major South-West states
South-West Nigerian states are grappling with a severe sanitation crisis as refuse heaps block roads and open defecation persists, despite ongoing government efforts to improve infrastructure and enforcement.
Ebonyi APC and Online Critic Dispute Over Abakaliki Waste Management
The Ebonyi State APC and a social media critic are clashing over allegations that party officials hold waste management contracts in Abakaliki, a claim the party has formally denied.
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.
Turning Refuse Into Revenue: Nigerians Adopt Waste Collection to Survive Economic Hardship
Facing extreme inflation, a diverse group of Nigerians are turning to waste collection to provide for their families, creating an unexpected environmental benefit despite significant health risks.