By Our Correspondent Lagos, April 13, ’26 (TNZ) The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has called for a transition from bulky environmental documentation to data-driven, performance-based reporting to enhance transparency and access to environmental financing. TheNewsZenith reports that the General Manager of LASEPA, Dr Babatunde Ajayi, made the call during the 2026 annual training […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb.23, ’26 (TNZ) The Lagos State Government, through its Anti-Open Defecation Squad, apprehended 46 offenders during a coordinated morning operation across Lagos Island. TheNewsZenith reports that the Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, announced the arrests in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Gbadegesin said LAWMA made the arrests between […]
By Our Correspondent … Holds End of the Year Thanksgiving and Carol Lagos, Dec. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its readiness to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment across the state during the Yuletide festivities. TheNewsZenith reports that the Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin gave […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Nov. 17, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it has intensified enforcement operations across the state to curb indiscriminate waste disposal, black spots and persistent environmental violations that threaten public health. TheNewsZenith reports that Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, LAWMA’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, announced this in a statement, […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 7, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State government has established the Institute of Disaster Management. It is located at the Igando Relief Camp. TheNewsZenith reports that the institute will be supervised by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). It will serve as a training ground for professionals and responders across […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 3, ’25 (TNZ) Mrs. Zubaida Umar, the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has advised states governments to embrace proactive strategies that build resilience, save lives, and reduce risks at the grassroots. TheNewsZenith reports that Umar made the call at the inaugural National States Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) […]
From Our Correspondent Lagos, Aug. 11, ’25 (TNZ) Global momentum is building for stronger controls on toxic plastic chemicals as the Plastics Treaty negotiations approach their scheduled conclusion on Thursday, Aug. 14. TheNewsZenith reports that talks, held at an international level, have seen over 80 countries, mostly from the African negotiating bloc. They endorsed a […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, May 17, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State Government says it is committed to tackling noise pollution through strengthened enforcement, stakeholder engagement, and public education. TheNewsZenith reports that the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed this commitment at the 10th edition of the annual “Noiseless Lagos Advocacy […]
From Our Correspondent The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and ATC Nigeria, a wireless infrastructure provider, on Thursday, held a commemorative tree planting exercise at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the exercise is part of the commitment of ATC Nigeria to environmental sustainability. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NCF, Dr […]
From Kazeem Oduola, Kano The Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), has allayed the fear of a possible collapse of the Tiga Dam in Kano State. TheNewsZenith reports that Alhaji Ma’amun Ali, the Managing Director of HJRBDA, said the dam “is in good condition and there should be no cause for alarm”. Ali gave the […]