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LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says significant infrastructure improvements at the Olusosun Disposal Facility have led to a major increase in waste evacuation operations, with truck activity at the site rising by more than 76% within a week. According to the agency, the operational improvement follows the rehabilitation of the facility’s access road and the…

Nestlé Nigeria Unveils Multi-Stakeholder Coalition to Deepen Environmental Action Across 12 Locations   As part of activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day, Nestlé Nigeria has launched a broad-based coalition aimed at driving sustained environmental action and accelerating circular economy solutions across the country.   The initiative, which builds on six years of nationwide…

Six people have been arrested in Lagos after being caught dumping refuse at an unauthorised location during an overnight surveillance operation in the Ikotun and Igando areas. The arrests were carried out by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Waste Infractions Surveillance and Investigation Team during an operation that began late on Wednesday and continued into the morning of 23…

The Lagos State Government sealed Cubana Chief Priest’s restaurant, Donald’s Fast Food, over illegal waste dumping. The suspects attempted to bribe security officials with ₦100,000, but the offer was rejected. LAWMA, in partnership with LERA, remains committed to enforcing strict environmental regulations in Lekki Phase 1. The Lagos State Government has sealed Donald’s Fast Food, a restaurant…