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LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...

Association of Corporate Trustees Hosts Dialogue on Regulatory Reforms Impacting Trusteeship

Lagos, Nigeria — June 8, 2026. The Association of Corporate Trustees (ACT) concluded...

FITC ESG event to address African environmental impact

The Sustainability & Environment Society Governance (ESG) experts conference 3.0, set to be...
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Lagos ranked West Africa’s most climate-resilient city

Lagos State has secured the top position as the most climate-resilient city in West Africa following the outcome of the 2026 West Africa Climate...

Circular Economy: LASEPA trains waste pickers, youths on used cooking oil collection

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in partnership with Ororo Waste Management, has launched a two-day capacity-building programme aimed at training waste pickers,...

Lagos ranked West Africa’s most climate-resilient city

Lagos State has secured the top position as the most climate-resilient city in West Africa following the outcome of the 2026 West Africa Climate Governance Index (WACGI) Assessment, The assessment evaluated climate governance across sub-national governments within the ECOWAS region. The assessment concluded that Lagos demonstrated the strongest and most measurable climate governance framework among sub-national administrations across West Africa. The ranking was based on an extensive evidence-driven study covering all 209 sub-national governments across the 15 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). According to WACGI, the...

2025 WED: FBRA deepens circular economy awareness with community engagements

The Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a series of impactful activities to mark the 2025 World...

WED: Legislator commends passage of bill on endangered species

The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Environment, Hon. Terseer Ugbor has commended the passage of Nigeria Endangered Species Conservation and...

Planting for Tomorrow: LAPO MfB’s tree-planting drive takes root in Ado Awaye

Afforestation project in Oyo community demonstrates the bank’s commitment to climate action and a greener future. An ambitious afforestation campaign spearheaded by LAPO Microfinance Bank...

LASG, WaterAid plan 350 public toilets

The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, in collaboration with WaterAid Plan and private operators, are collaborating to build...

Lafarge, LASG sign agreement on waste collection

Lafarge Africa Plc and the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for...

LAWMA warns against indiscriminate recycling acts, unlicensed facilities

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has warned property owners and occupants in the state against illegal recycling and scavenging in unlicensed facilities. It...

How LAPO MfB got Water.org grant of $200,000 for WASH solutions in Nigeria

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) has revealed it's in a strategic collaboration with Water.org, with a $200,000 grant, to advance its Water, Sanitation, and...

Coscharis plans $4bn solar project

Coscharis Technologies,  a subsidiary a subsidiary of the Coscharis Group, has announced it's plans to execute a $4bn renewable energy project, the largest in...

USAID strengthens commitment to flood relief in Nigeria with $6.5 funding

The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $6.5 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM)...