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Waste Management
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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.
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.