Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sensitised the pupils of Otto Primary School, Otto, Lagos Mainland, Lagos State, on proper waste management, with emphasis on recycling, as a source of personal revenue. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, led the LAWMA team which addressed the pupils on … Read more
The Lagos State Government has shut Ogba City Mall, Ikeja, and Ajah Market, Eti-Osa, for sundry waste disposal offences. EDITOR’S PICKS I Won’t Undermine Akpabio, But I’m More Experienced In Parliament – Ndume Two Primary School Pupils Arrested For Setting School On Fire In Ogun Ondo Assembly Speaks On Division Over Aiyedatiwa’s Impeachment The action … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered Sterling Bank Plc and PAKAM Technology, to launch the WasteBanc initiative. The initiative is aimed at promoting the culture of recycling to tackle the challenge of waste management across the state. According to a statement issued by Mrs. Kadiri Folashade, thr Director, Public … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an Ikoyi magistrate’s court, on Thursday, imposed ₦30,000 fines on 25 persons, with an option of community service, for acts of indiscriminate waste disposal, at different locations in the state. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) revealed the development in a statement. The agency said the community service took place … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Friday announced the immediate closure of Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, for filth and various environmental infractions. The markets were closed in a joint operation carried out by enforcement officers from Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has announced that demolition of illegal structures on waterways will be carried out around the Dodan Barracks in order to address the menace of flooding and open up the pathways for waste water to flow into the proper … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged traders engaged in roadside trading around Oyingbo Market, for constituting environmental nuisances. The market is currently sealed for various environmental infractions, according to a statement issued by the Lagos State Government on Saturday. The market has been sealed since September 25, 2023, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA) has trained its staff on improved medical waste operations and management, at the Authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, Lagos. The authority said the action is a part of efforts to improve staff capacity. In a statement on Friday, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed Alamutu (Ologede) Market located at Idi-Oro, Mushin, over poor sanitary conditions and improper waste disposal practices around the market. The agency took the action on Tuesday. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the measure was part of LAWMA’s ongoing … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed several plazas around Tejuosho Market, Yaba, for environmental offences including improper waste disposal and trading activities obstructing free flow of traffic, among others. The authority carried out the exercise on Thursday. The action came a day after LAWMA shut the Oke-Odo Market, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has shut Oke-Odo Market, near Ile-Epo, Abule Egba, Lagos, for reckless waste disposal and gross environmental abuse. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time In Less … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets in Lagos Mainland, Lagos. It was gathered that the markets were shut on Monday following a series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene. Other markets that risk imminent shutdown … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a woman identified as Rukayat Oderinde arrested by officials of the has Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) been sentenced to 144 hours of community service. Rukayat was apprehended for illegally emptying her waste bin into a drainage channel at 17, Hassan Ogumola Street, Ahmadiyya, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Sunday, June … Read more
The Lagos waste management agency said its move is to ensure proper environmental hygiene in the state. The agency also disclosed that it will start enforcing the use of waste bins by tenements on June 1. It said it has set up a task force responsible for ensuring compliance in all homes. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The Lagos governor’s 2023 budget includes a provision to help private waste managers buy new evacuation trucks. The provision will provide low-interest loans to the private sector players. The Lagos government is also planning to empower recyclers in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has concluded plans to help … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is seeking a second term as Lagos governor. Waste managers in the state have endorsed his reelection bid. The governorship election will hold on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAM) has launched a door-to-door campaign in support of the reelection bid of Lagos … Read more
Abandoned Properties should not be turned into refuse dumps Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Ibrahim Odumboni, has warned residents against turning abandoned properties to dumpsites or using waste to reclaim lands for future uses. EDITOR’S PICKS Davido: Result Of Autopsy Following Ifeanyi Adeleke’s Death Emerges … Read more
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it will begin enforcement of the use of waste bins by households from January 2023 without households risking a fine or imprisonment EKO HOT BLOG reports that LAWMA’s managing director, Ibrahim Odumboni, announced this on Tuesday during the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN)’s annual … Read more
Residents of Lekki and Ibeju-Lekki Local Council Development Areas, have been advised to acquire waste bins for packaging their waste pending evacuation by the PSP operators. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, counselled members of the public during stakeholders’ meetings in different … Read more