waste management
13 Apr
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has welcomed April batch of interns for its one month waste management internship at its academy.
20 Mar
Thousands of street sweepers and waste collectors in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, fear for their livelihoods and the state's cleanliness after being abruptly terminated by the Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency. The Forum of Sub-contractors for Sweeping and Evacuation of Refuse, representing over 5,000 workers, sent an open letter to Governor Umo Eno pleading for…
28 Feb
In a bid to address the pressing global issue of waste management, Ikeja Electric (IE) has emphasised the need for a more sustainable approach. It, therefore, urged a partnership with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority
27 Feb
Lagos State government, yesterday, commenced plans to expand its waste management and treatment horizon by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Ghana-based firm, Jospong Group of Companies.
19 Feb
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has begun the training of 115 youths on waste management and renewable energy. The five-day training organised in collaboration with the Borno State government was to empower youths...
29 Jan
The problem of improper and indiscriminate waste management in Nigeria is a herculean task before government; until pioneer waste master limited decisively came up with the determination and blueprint to put an end to the debacle
20 Oct 2023
Nineteen persons were sentenced to carry out community service at Oshodi for indiscriminate dumping of refuse.
18 Aug 2023
Experts have called for children's involvement in effective waste management. This call was made at the opening ceremony of Digitest 2023 - an annual ICT creative camp and competition for young techies in Abuja.
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The Lagos State Ministry of Education is investigating the Indian Language School in Ilupeju accused of denying Nigerians admission. The move to carry out the investigation was a result of a post made by an X user @decommonroom who shared his experience with the school. “The Indian school in Ilupeju only admits Indians. You need…
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he landed in Beijing for tough talks with the rival power's leaders.
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Authorities have confirmed the escape of 118 inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger state, following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc on the facility, Wednesday night. The rain which lasted hours was said to have destroyed part of the main facility and the perimeter fence giving way for the inmates to escape.…
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A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
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A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…