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Waste Management

Waste pickers commit to zero waste initiative

The Association of Scraps and Wastes Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL) has expressed commitment to zero waste initiative and management. The association’s President, Mr Friday Oku,...

Michael Simire - February 22, 2026

Waste Management

PAVE engages waste pickers on sustainable circular economy

The Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) has hosted a two-day capacity building workshop designed specifically for waste pickers in Lagos State. The workshop,...

Michael Simire - May 15, 2025

Waste Management

Lagos waste pickers task govts on global plastic treaty

As the global community marks the International Waste Pickers Day, the Lagos waste pickers have called on the government at all levels to expedite...

Michael Simire - March 2, 2025

Waste Management

Nigeria to develop national digital repository for waste pickers

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Abuja, promised to develop a National Digital Repository for waste pickers to address...

Michael Simire - August 21, 2024

Waste Management

Waste pickers: Middlemen fostering a cleaner Lagos

Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria and the economic hub of West Africa is currently the most populous city in Africa, it has a...

Michael Simire - January 17, 2024

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IEA: How govts can best support consumers during this energy crisis

The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a major shock to global energy markets, with the effective closure...

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Sustainable DevptApril 26, 2026

Experts seek stronger board roles in ESG implementation

Governance experts have called for stronger board-level leadership to drive the effective implementation of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)...

Science & TechApril 26, 2026