February 29
Africa: World Must Move Beyond Waste Era and Turn Rubbish Into Resource - UN Report
With municipal waste set to rise by two-thirds and its costs to almost double within a generation, only a drastic reduction in waste generation will secure a liveable and… Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: NAFDAC Clamps Down On Illegal Sachet Water Companies in Anambra
The agency urged residents to volunteer information on any illegal water production facility in their neighbourhood. Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Ogun Waste Managers Threaten to Withdraw Services Over Huge Debt
"The money being owed members, puts over 1000 direct and indirect jobs on the line should they close shops due to lack of funds to continue operations." Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Why We're Suspending Our Businesses in Enugu - Sachet Water Producers
With taps no longer flowing in many homes, millions of Nigerians rely on sachet water to meet their need for water consumption daily. Read more »
February 06
Nigeria: Enugu Residents Bemoan High Cost, Scarcity of Drinking Water
The Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, last November, inaugurated water schemes in Enugu, and declared an end to water scarcity in the state. Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Lagos Landfills - Mountains of Trash Pose Threat to Humans, Environment
Despite efforts by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), a significant portion of waste remains uncollected, cluttering sidewalks, open spaces, and waterways. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seals Off More 'Dirty' Markets
The two markets were shut down for flouting the state's environmental laws. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seal Off More Markets Over Filth
While Mile 12 is an international foodstuffs market, Owode Onirin is a one-stop iron and steel market. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Issues One-Week Quit Notice to Traders in Lagos Island Market
Sanwo-Olu has issued a one-week evacuation notice to traders who have illegally constructed their shops on drainages in some parts of Lagos Island. Read more »
October 01, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seals Off Supermarkets, Restaurant, Others
The commercial buildings in Lekki were sealed off for flouting Lagos environmental laws. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: 'Our Plan to End Open Defecation in Enugu' - Gov Mbah
The governor vowed to end perennial water scarcity in the state. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Nigeria: Residents of Communities Across Bassa, Jos Lament Acute Water Scarcity
"My two older daughters are the ones who go for the water; before they return, the time is gone, and they will have to get the water to prepare for school..." Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Open Defecation - Nigeria Needs 3.9 Million Toilets Annually - UNICEF
Ms Bevan said that current toilet construction in the country stood between 180,000 - 200,000 toilets annually, describing it as inadequate. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: No Outbreak of Water-Borne Disease in King's College - Management
"According to him, in 2020, the borehole collapsed, and the college brought in some water engineers who came to examine it and advised that it could not be revived." Read more »
September 14, 2022
Nigeria: Why Demolition of Illegal Buildings in Abuja Will Continue - Official
The Chairman of the FCT Ministerial Task Team on City Sanitation says the massive influx of people to Abuja has created conditions for illegal developments and crime. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Nigeria: LAWMA to Begin Enforcement of Waste Bin Usage
The agency said each household in Lagos ought to have two waste bins Read more »
July 03, 2022
Nigeria: NAFDAC Shuts 10 Water Factories in Ondo
"In addition to locking the facilities, the companies will pay an administrative charge for late renewal of their registration licence and submit necessary documents for the… Read more »
June 29, 2022
Nigeria: Controversial Water Resources Reintroduced in House of Reps
The bill, which was introduced in the 8th Assembly, caused outrage then as some Nigerians interpreted the proposed law as a power grab by the federal government. Read more »
May 20, 2022
Nigeria: Abeokuta Overflowing With Refuse, Residents Say
An official said when they arrest people who dump their refuse on the road, they make them sweep the road. Read more »