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 […]
By Opeyemi Muhammed Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has advocated the use of biodegradable and compostable packaging materials in food processing factories, as an eco-friendly option for a sustainable environment. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks at the 11th edition of the PROPAK West Africa 2024 Smart Packaging Conference, on Tuesday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that […]
By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to enhance waste management through innovative solutions, including the establishment of waste-to-energy plants. Mr Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, announced the plan during the Waste to Energy Summit on Friday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the theme of […]
From Khabab Abdulfatah, Abeokuta Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has issued an Executive Order, restraining traditional rulers from signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on land in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that Abiodun also signed two other Executive Orders for the establishment of two new agencies. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to the Governor on […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government has earmarked N130 billion for the execution of energy transition plans to boost climate actions in the country. Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, announced this at a dialogue on Mainstreaming Climate Action in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that the theme of the dialogue is “Unlocking […]
By Our Correspondent The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) served 343 contravention notices on construction sites at various locations in the state last year. Mr Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, announced this at the ministerial press briefing at Ikeja, Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the briefing is to mark one year of the […]
From Our Correspondent The Ekiti State Government has directed it’s civil servants to clean their offices and surroundings before the close of work on Friday. This is prelude to the January edition of the State Monthly Environmental Sanitation on Saturday. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Chief (Mrs) Tosin Aluko Ajisafe, said in a statement […]
From Our Correspondent The Anambra State Government has urged residents of the state to desist from acts capable of polluting the environment, the State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Felix Odimegwu said. TheNewsZenith reports that Odimegwu made the call in a statement in Awka on Thursday. He stated that the burning of tyres and other non-biodegradable […]
Kenya said on Wednesday that it has put a robust policy, the legal and institutional framework in place to promote the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Eliud Kireger, the Director-General of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), said that regulatory agencies like National Biosafety Authority (NBA), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and Kenya […]