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Waste Management

LAWMA dislodges miscreants, scavengers from dumpsites

The enforcement unit of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched an operation to dislodge scavengers and miscreants from illegal dumpsites across neighbourhoods...

Michael Simire - May 12, 2023

Waste Management

Oyo shuts illegally operated dumpsite in Ibadan estate

The Oyo State Government has shut down a dumpsite it says the firm of Sumal Foods Ltd. is operating illegally. The dumpsite is located...

Michael Simire - March 5, 2023

Waste Management

Oyo, waste manager identify 52 illegal dumpsites, begin clearing

Oyo State Government says it has begun clearing of about 52 black spots, otherwise known as illegal dump sites in Ibadan, the state capital. Dr...

Michael Simire - January 17, 2023

Waste Management

Waste managers express worry over filled dumpsites

The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) on Thursday, December 23, 2021 called on the Lagos State Government to pay more attention to...

Michael Simire - December 23, 2021

Waste Management

Waste management: Lagos invests N2bn on dumpsites rehabilitation

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 said that it had invested over N2 billion towards the rehabilitation of dumpsites across the...

Michael Simire - August 5, 2021

Waste Management

Oyo closes dumpsites, bans waste collectors from collecting money from clients

The Oyo State Government on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 prohibited private sector operators (PSP) on waste collection from collecting fees from their clients. Commissioner for...

Michael Simire - April 7, 2021

Waste Management

New Oyo dumpsite to improve Ibadan refuse management

Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday, February 25, 2021 inaugurated the Awotan dumpsite on Akufo Road, as part of measures to improve...

Michael Simire - February 25, 2021

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Six die, 11 injured in Sri Lanka dump landslide

A landslide at a massive waste site on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Sri Lanka's capital killed at least six people and injured 11 as...

admin - April 15, 2017

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COREN seeks FCT, states’ collaboration in curbing engineering failures

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has sought the collaboration of states and the Federal Capital...

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West African activists push for climate justice

Environmental justice advocates have called on leaders across West Africa to unite against environmental degradation and resist the commodification...

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