The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has been the subject of criticisms after recent enforcement activities at retail stores in parts of the state over the ban of single-use plastics. In recent days, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has posted footage of state officials conducting … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to ban single-use plastics, including PET bottles and sachet water, starting January 2025 to tackle the growing plastic waste problem in the state. This follows a prior ban on styrofoam in January 2024 across government establishments and the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on … Read more
Environment Chief Doubles Down on Calls to Reshape Plastic Lifecycle Maintains Sustained Demands for Collective Action from Producers, Consumers, Regulators New Policy Underscores Commitment to Tackle Root Causes, Not Just Symptoms Eko Hot Blog reports that, intensifying his impassioned campaign, Lagos Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab has doubled down on his continuous rallying cry – urging … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports the Federal Government of Nigeria is gearing up to enforce a ban on single-use plastics across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), according to the Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi Otedola … 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