Man remanded for illegal waste dumping in Lagos
A Lagos mobile court has remanded Makinde Rasaq for illegal waste disposal and obstruction. He faces seven charges under state environmental law. Read the full details and sentencing.
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Man arrested for dumping refuse on Lagos road
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
Lagos clears roadside markets on Ikotun-Igando Road
Lagos State Government clears roadside traders on Ikotun-Igando Road to reclaim walkways and enforce laws. Commissioner Wahab details the state's waste-to-wealth drive for a sustainable environment.
Three Dead in Taiwan Knife Attack, Attacker Jumps to Death
A knife-wielding man kills three and injures five in Taiwan before jumping to his death. Premier Cho Jung-tai reveals suspect had prior criminal record. Read the full report.
Osun Trains 1,000 in Waste-to-Energy Conversion
Osun State empowers 1,000 youths and women with practical skills to convert waste into clean energy and income. The initiative targets green entrepreneurship and a circular economy.
Lagos Reintroduces Monthly Sanitation to Tackle Waste
Lagos State plans to bring back monthly environmental sanitation to address severe waste management challenges. The state generates up to 15,000 tonnes of waste daily but collects less than a third. Read the full plan.
Nigeria Launches PCB Treatment Centre to Tackle Hazardous Waste
Nigeria inaugurates a state-of-the-art PCB treatment facility in Abuja, a major step in combating chemical pollution and protecting public health under the Stockholm Convention. Read more.
China Imposes 5-Year Anti-Dumping Duties on EU Pork
China has imposed final anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports for five years, at reduced rates. The move follows trade tensions and an investigation into harm to China's domestic industry. Get the full details.
China imposes 5-year anti-dumping duties on EU pork
China announces five-year anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports, effective Dec 17. Rates are 4.9% to 19.8%, lower than previous temporary tariffs. Read the full trade dispute analysis.
Vietnam's Toxic Plastic Recycling Villages Exposed
In Vietnam's recycling villages, workers face severe health risks from toxic pollution while processing 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Discover the hidden cost of the global waste trade.
Nigerian Startup Transforms Waste into Valuable Furniture
Discover how Lagos-based Zannytecture is tackling Nigeria's waste crisis by upcycling tyres and plastic bottles into stylish furniture, creating green jobs and generating millions in revenue. Read their inspiring story.
Ogun State Adopts Community Service for Waste Offenders
Ogun State introduces community service for illegal dumping, replacing fines. Commissioner Oresanya details new enforcement strategy and environmental initiatives. Report noise pollution via 09010480056.
LASG Plans 100 CNG Waste Trucks, 10-Year Clean-Up Strategy
Lagos State Government announces a 10-year plan to procure 100 CNG compactor trucks in 2026, aiming for 2,000 total trucks. LAWMA MD Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin details new billing, tricycles & landfill phase-out. Read more.
Akwa Ibom is Nigeria's Cleanest State for 2025
Akwa Ibom State has been ranked Nigeria's cleanest state for 2025. The report also reveals a worrying decline in national sanitation and public health indicators. Read more and see the full rankings.
Nigeria Loses $10bn Yearly to Post-Harvest Waste
Nigeria loses up to $10 billion annually from post-harvest losses, threatening food security and economic growth. Agritech CEO Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage and logistics.
Nigeria loses $10b annually to post-harvest waste
Nigeria loses an estimated $10 billion yearly due to post-harvest losses, threatening food security. Expert Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage, processing, and turning waste into wealth.
Lagos Sets 18-Month Timeline to Close Major Landfills
Lagos State Government announces Olusosun and Soluos dump sites will be decommissioned within 18 months. New waste plants in Badagry, Ikorodu, and Epe to serve as alternatives. Read more about the environmental transformation.
96 Arrested for Flouting Sanitation Law in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Government arrested 96 persons for violating environmental sanitation laws. The state also plans to revitalize waste recycling plants in Lafia and Karu to improve public health.
25% of Lagos diseases caused by pollution - LASEPA
LASEPA reveals 25% of hospital diseases in Lagos stem from environmental pollution. 74 industries sanctioned. Report polluters for a healthier Lagos.
Rivers revokes land for waste disposal facility
Rivers State Government acquires 65,757.74m² land in Igwuruta for REWAMA waste disposal project under public interest. Read details on the Land Use Act invocation.
Rivers Revokes Land for Waste Disposal Project
Rivers State Government acquires 65,758 sq metres in Igwuruta for a new waste disposal and recycling facility to boost public health and environmental management.
Six Arrested for Illegal Dumping in Lagos
Lagos authorities arrest six individuals for illegal refuse dumping in Meiran. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab confirms offenders face legal action at LAWMA. Read details.
Ogun State Advances Sustainable Waste Management
Ogun State government reaffirms commitment to building cleaner, safer industrial ecosystem through stakeholder workshop on waste management standards and solutions.
Lagos champions environmental sustainability with youth
Lagos State government reinforces commitment to environmental sustainability through youth education program, engaging students as change agents for climate action.
Lagos residents protest irregular PSP waste collection
Lagos residents raise alarm over irregular PSP waste collection, forcing households to burn refuse or dump in gutters. Health and environmental concerns mount across communities.
Airport Worker Shows What Happens to Plane Toilet Waste
An airport staff member debunks the myth that plane toilet waste is scattered in the sky. Watch her viral demonstration of how waste is actually handled during flights.
Abuja Waste Crisis: Tinubu's Aide Warns Wike
Presidential aide Temitope Ajayi warns FCT Minister Wike about Abuja's waste management breakdown. Refuse heaps threaten public health crisis. Falana demands apology in land dispute.
FCT EXCO Approves Abuja Waste & Traffic Contracts
FCT Executive Council has approved new contracts for improved waste management and traffic control in Abuja. Changes begin November 17. Read details.
Lagos converts 500kg fruit waste to clean energy daily
Lagos State is set to unveil a groundbreaking biogas facility that will transform 500kg of fruit waste into clean, renewable energy daily, tackling both waste management and power challenges.
Lagos Waste Becomes $2.5B Circular Economy
Discover how Lagos State is transforming its notorious waste crisis into a thriving $2.5 billion circular economy, creating jobs and sustainable solutions.
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