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‘We won’t bow to propaganda, blackmail over demolition of buildings’ – Tokunbo Wahab
Lagos state Government, on Thursday, said it will not succumb to any propaganda, blackmail and threat in enforcing its environmental laws, which over the demolition of several buildings across the state.
Lagos arrests street hawkers/handcart pushers in different areas
The Lagos State Government took enforcement action on Thursday against street hawkers and handcart pushers in different areas of the state.
COP28: Again, Nigeria, others negotiate right to just transition
Nigeria and other African countries, especially those with fossil fuel-backed economies trooping to the United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of Parties may need to present a united front that would address the gaps in the global push for net-zero amidst rising geopolitical tension and an unjust transition to clean energy.
President Tinubu to attend COP28 Climate Change Summit in Dubai
President Bola Tinubu will, on Wednesday, depart Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit, also known as the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28).
Lagos seals 5 building sites for environmental infractions
The Lagos Government has sealed five building sites in different areas of the state for their failure to comply with environmental laws.
LASEPA seals mosque, hotels, company over noise pollution
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Monday, 20 November, 2023, sealed a mosque, a company, and hotels in the Oshodi/Isolo area of the state due to noise pollution.
Lagos dislodges occupants, to demolish shanties in Ijegun
The Lagos State Government on Monday dislodged some illegal occupants in Ijegun while it also announcing plans to demolish shanties in the area.
Federal Housing Authority to demolish 677 houses in Festac Town, Lagos
As part of efforts to rid Lagos State of illegal structures, no fewer than 677 houses have been earmarked for complete demolition in Festac Town, Awumo-Odofin area of the state.
48m Nigerians practice open defecation — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has said that about 48 million Nigerians comprising 23 percent of the population still practice open defecation with no access to toilet facilities in their environs.
Lagos to partner relevant authorities to resolve environmental challenges, says Wahab
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources on Friday expressed its readiness to partner with relevant authorities for the effective resolution of environmental challenges.