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Lagos records 65% sanitation success in schools

Lagos records 65% sanitation success in schools

By Oyebola Owolabi Lagos State in 2023 recorded a 65 per cent success in sanitation standards in schools, especially in the accreditation process for private schools, as against the 10 per cent in 2021, it

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Lagos preaches environmental hygiene on World Clean-Up day

Lagos preaches environmental hygiene on World Clean-Up day

Idera market shut over filth By Oyebola Owolabi The Lagos State government has urged residents, market men and women, artisans, NGOs and commercial establishments to prioritise environmental cleanliness to prevent diseases. Special Adviser on Environment

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‘Sustainable practices will keep Ozone layer, earth safe’

‘Sustainable practices will keep Ozone layer, earth safe’

By Ganiyat Mumuni Nigerians must adopt sustainable practices, harness science and technology for positive change, and advocate for a climate-resilient future to keep the Ozone layer and earth safe. Laos State Commissioner for the Environment

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BREAKING: Lagos shuts Idera market for filth

BREAKING: Lagos shuts Idera market for filth

By Oyebola Owolabi The Lagos State government has shut the Idera Market in Oshodi-Isolo Local Council Development Area for filth. Corps Marshal of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI, Maj. Olaniyi Olatunbosun

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Lagos orders demolition of structures on Gbagada wetland

Lagos orders demolition of structures on Gbagada wetland

‘Act recipe for disaster’ By Oyebola Owolabi The Lagos State government has ordered the removal of all illegal structures on the Gbagada Wetland opposite TREM, in Kosofe Local Government Area. The wetland is being developed

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Lagos insists on environmental impact assessment for projects

Lagos insists on environmental impact assessment for projects

By Oyebola Owolabi Development projects in Lagos State must henceforth pass the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) test before execution, the government has said. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said

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Govt to crack down on illegal encroachment in Mayegun waterfront scheme

Govt to crack down on illegal encroachment in Mayegun waterfront scheme

 By Oyebola Owolabi Over 280 illegal properties in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, will be removed for contravening the law, it has been learnt. The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure

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‘No going back on restoration of drainage right of way’  

‘No going back on restoration of drainage right of way’  

By Oyebola Owolabi  The Lagos State government has again reiterated its readiness to enforce the law and restore all Right of Ways of drainage channels across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources

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Govt trains public toilet operators on better sanitation practises

Govt trains public toilet operators on better sanitation practises

By Oyebola Owolabi The Lagos State government has trained and rallied public toilet operators on new sanitation techniques and operations for efficient service delivery. Special Adviser to the governor on Environment, Olakunle Rotimi- Akodu, said

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Lagos launches eco-circulate campaign to boost circular economy

Lagos launches eco-circulate campaign to boost circular economy

By Oyebola Owolabi  Lagos State will launch the ‘eco-circulate sensitisation campaign as part of efforts to promote circular economy towards diversifying the state's resources. It is being organised by the the Office of the Special