Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, has warned members of the public to desist from assaulting officers of the agency while carrying out their lawful duties. The warning was also addressed to security operatives who were among those who allegedly assaulted LASPA officers on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Lagos State Government has sealed popular Lekki hangout spot, Farmcity and other businesses in the area. In a statement released on his X handle the State commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunboh Wahab, said the businesses were sealed for noise pollution and other environmental violations. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Sunday vowed to prosecute all the 11 employees of 10 POTS Nightclub, 2A Admiralty Way, Lekki who allegedly assaulted state officials and also broke the seal of LASEPA and the property owners. The commissioner spoke in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has shut several establishments and a residential building due to various environmental infractions. The affected establishments and property include Lennox Mall, The Place, Brasas’r Place, Admiralty Mall, undeveloped land, Cmart Supermarket, a residential building, Freesia Foodies Restaurant, Nectar Beauty Hub, and Sailor Lounge. The Lagos Waste … Read more
Governorship and house of assembly elections held on Saturday in Lagos. The electoral commission has declared the winners of most races in the state. One of the races is the Lagos Mainland II State Constituency election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the President of Epe Club, Rasheed … Read more
The “Sanwo Switch to Gas” project was initiated by LASEPA. The initiative rewards Lagos residents with gas cylinder in exchange for plastic wastes, unserviceable and abandoned electrical appliances, among others. The Lagos first lady recently attended the launch of the project on the Lagos Island. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State First Lady, Dr. … Read more
Lagos government has revealed why it shut Quilox club. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) shut the popular Quilox Club on Ozumba Mbadwe Street, Victoria Island for its failure to comply with directives on organising events and not obtaining a sound control permit from … Read more
Lagos State Government has recorded another first in its environmental protection drive and in setting the pace for good governance with the establishment of the first ISO-certified government-owned laboratory in Nigeria through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA). EkoHotBlog reports that speaking during the official commissioning of the ultra-modern laboratory located within the premises … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has joined environmentalists across the globe to commemorate World Ozone Day, just as it renewed its call to the public to desist from activities that can further deplete the ozone layer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, made the appeal at an event organised … Read more
LASEPA has taken clean air campaign to coastal community .Ibeshe is a coastal community in the Lagos State Local Council Development Area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has expanded its campaign on clean air and a sustainable environment to Ibeshe, noting that the current administration will not leave … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has unveiled an environmental project EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has unveiled an environmental project tagged: “Eko Clean Air”, with the distribution of eco-friendly materials to residents of Itedo Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the State. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says that 22,500 children died from air pollution in the state in 2021. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the figure was 75 per cent of 30,000 people who died in 2021 in the state due to the bad environment. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End … Read more
LASEPA Advocates For Clean Environmental Practices It is time we pay attention, so, as we clean our surroundings every day, we should also clean the waterways Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Saturday joined other environmentalists to clean up the oniru beach in commemoration of the global recycling … Read more
Lagos Bans Use Of Amplifiers In All Motor Parks Over Noise Pollution EKO HOT BLOG reports that In the bid to curb noise pollution across motor parks in the state, the Lagos State Government announced a total ban on the use of amplifiers to call passengers in all motor parks across the state. General Manager, … Read more
…the levy harmonising the collection process by putting a structure in place, reducing multiple taxes dues… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government and transportation stakeholders in the state on Tuesday signed an agreement and officially unveiled the ‘Consolidated Informal Transport Sector Levy’ to harmonise dues collected by the government from commercial motorists … Read more
LASEPA bans single-use plastic pet bottles and other non-biodegradable among staff EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has decried the increasing rate of single-use plastics, pet bottles, polystyrene and other non-biodegradable wastes in different parts of the State. It noted the need for urgent steps to revert the trend and … Read more
LASEPA’s Effluent Treatment Plant was put in place by the state government for the destruction of expired, adulterated, hazardous products, among others Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) in collaboration with National Agency For Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has neutralised and destroyed 260,000 litres of codeine-containing syrup. … Read more
Lagos Government is set to shut clubs and bars in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has threatened to shut clubs and bars operating in the state if they fail to desist from noise pollution. The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, gave the warning … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has visited the construction site of the Lekki Deep Sea Port, located within the Lekki Free Trade Zone at Ibeju Lekki, to ensure that environmental guidelines are followed and mitigative measures are incorporated to avoid degradation of the environment. The General Manager of the Agency, Dr. Folapo Fasawe, … Read more
Four persons have been arrested as Lagos govt, NAFDAC shut a toxic chemical plant. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than four persons have been arrested as the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) have sealed off a chemical plant in the Ikorodu area of … Read more