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Waste Management
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lagos authorities detain 56-year-old for illegal waste dumping in Ikorodu
Lagos environmental authorities arrested John Ehidreme, 56, for dumping trash into a drainage system in Ikorodu as part of a crackdown on illegal waste disposal.
Ogun State threatens to close markets over illegal waste dumping
The Ogun State government has warned traders that markets will be shut down if they continue to dump waste illegally, following reports of trash buildup along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Lagos Legal Practitioner Receives Prison Term for Environmental Law Violations
A 67-year-old lawyer in Lagos has been sentenced to seven months in prison for illegal waste disposal and failing to use authorized waste management services.
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.