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Lagos buried in waste as residents fear health disaster

Lagos is drowning in refuse as piles of waste block roads and drains across the city. Residents and health experts warn of an imminent public health crisis, with diseases like cholera and Lassa fever looming. Read more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tinubu Approves Patent for NRCRI's Turmeric Tea Production

President Bola Tinubu has awarded a Certificate of Patents to the National Root Crops Research Institute for its novel turmeric tea variants. This move boosts Nigeria's herbal wellness economy and scientific innovation.

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.

Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments to Key Federal Boards

President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to the boards of UBEC, the Bank of Agriculture, and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Get the full list of appointees and their geopolitical zones here.

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.

Nigeria loses $363m yearly to EU beans ban

Nigeria loses over $360m annually due to the EU ban on dried beans exports, caused by dangerous pesticide levels. Stakeholders demand urgent agricultural reforms and seed preservation.

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.

Edo Land Revocation Sparks Investor Nightmare

The alleged revocation of Presco Plc's C of O by the Edo State government risks billions in agro-investments and 15,000+ jobs. Will political moves derail the state's economic growth? Read more.

FCMB AgriTech Hackathon 2025 crowns Qiqi Farms winner

First City Monument Bank (FCMB), FMO, and HeaveVentures conclude the AgriTech Hackathon 2025, awarding Qiqi Farms as the grand winner. Discover how this initiative boosts Nigeria's agricultural innovation.

ARCN Boss Demands Adequate Funding for SERVICOM

ARCN Executive Secretary Dr. Abubakar Dabban Adamu urges constant funding for SERVICOM to achieve 100% service delivery, especially in agriculture. Learn about the push for reform.

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.

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