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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has recorded the evacuation of over 18,660 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste across its disposal facilities within one week, with operations at the Olusosun Disposal Facility increasing by more than 76 per cent following the rehabilitation of its access road and the opening of additional waste disposal platforms. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin disclosed this during an operations review meeting at the Authority’s headquarters in Ijora-Olopa on Wednesday. Doctor Gbadegesin said the Authority recorded 1,866 truck trips across its disposal facilities between 28 July and 3 August 2026,…

The Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO) has restated committment to the effective implementation of the Lagos Resilience Strategy with the 2026 Mid-Year Review Workshop, aimed at strengthening resilience planning and coordination across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The workshop organised by the Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO), brought together representatives of MDAs to assess progress made in implementing resilience initiatives, reviewing achievements, identifying challenges and exploring ways to enhance the delivery of the State’s resilience agenda. Speaking at the event, the Chief Resilience Officer of LASRO, Doctor Folayinka Dania, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Education, Oluwole Michael, described…

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared May 16th as a day to celebrate Lagos Boy Child while also calling for the protection of boy children to bridge the gap between the rights of boys and girls. Speaking at a stakeholder’s engagement on the Review of Lagos Child’s Right Law 2015 and launch of the Lagos Boy Child Initiative, an initiative of the Office of the First Lady, Lagos State with the theme ‘The Child Development Framework in Lagos State: Addressing The Boy Child Gap, the governor said the initiative would ensure the right of boy child is not…

The Lagos State Government has empowered beneficiaries of the 2026 Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) with over three thousand and seven hundred work tools and equipment, restating commitment to social inclusion and economic empowerment. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was the Guest Of Honour at the Year 2026 Micro Enterprise Support Initiative, MESI, Programme organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation at LTV8, Blue Roof, said about twenty thousand beneficiaries had received business start-up equipment through the programme this year. Presenting the items which included Sowing and stoning Machines, two-face burner, Imported pepper grinding Machine, catering…

More than 450 young delegates from 22 countries have been charged to play a greater role in advancing peace, sustainable development and human rights at the 10th edition of the Babcock International Model United Nations (BIMUN) held at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. The conference, themed “Better Together: A Decade of BIMUN Advancing the United Nations’ Vision for Peace, Development and Human Rights,” brought together students, diplomats and development partners to discuss global challenges and the role of young people in shaping a more peaceful world. Declaring the conference open, President/Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Professor Afolarin Ojewole, described BIMUN as…

The Lagos State Government has strengthened disability inclusion in the economy with a business development programme aimed at equipping Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, with skills, legal backing and financial knowledge to run sustainable enterprises. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Oluwatoyin Oke-Osayintolu, said the 2026 Entrepreneurial Business Growth Training for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), themed “Beyond Limits: Building Sustainable and Compliant Enterprises” held at Alausa, was in line with the state government’s commitment to give them a platform to succeed. “So this programme is basically to teach PWDs that are in business on how to make their business…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), through its Academy, has commenced the 2026 edition of its annual Summer School, reaffirming the Authority’s commitment to raising a new generation of environmentally responsible children equipped with practical knowledge and lifelong skills in waste management, recycling and environmental stewardship. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Doctor Muyiwa Gbadegesin, declared the four-week programme open at the LAWMA headquarters in Ijora, where this year’s edition, themed “Young Eco-Heroes: Protecting Our Environment,” officially commenced. He described children and young people as critical stakeholders in the quest for a cleaner and more sustainable Lagos, noting that…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says the emergency incident that temporarily disrupted operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, was not caused by a fire but by the accidental discharge of the airport’s FirePro fire suppression system. Director of Airport Operations, Captain Abdullah Mahmoud, who made the clarification while briefing journalists after the incident, said emergency protocols were immediately activated following reports of what was initially believed to be smoke inside the terminal. According to him, airport authorities swiftly evacuated passengers and staff from the affected building to ensure their safety before carrying out an investigation. Mahmoud…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its ongoing environmental compliance enforcement across Lagos, sealing markets, shopping complexes and commercial premises along the Ikotun-Igando axis, while issuing notices of intention to seal markets, shops and plazas along the Ojuelegba-Lawanson-Itire corridor. The enforcement exercise, carried out on Saturday by LAWMA’s Project WISE West team, targeted commercial premises along the LASU-Igando Road corridor in Alimosho Local Government Area, following persistent indiscriminate dumping of refuse on the road median despite repeated default notices, sustained environmental advocacy and notices of intention to seal. Speaking on the development, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled Nigeria’s first Integrated Energy Hub in Oshodi, describing the project as a major step towards cleaner energy and a sustainable energy transition. The facility, developed by the Lagos IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC), combines multiple energy solutions in one location, including Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), diesel, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), electric vehicle charging, and CNG conversion services. Speaking at the unveiling, Sanwo-Olu said the hub was designed to provide reliable, accessible and affordable energy solutions for residents while boosting business activities across the state. According to the Governor,…