As Nigeria’s population continues to grow, estimated by the United Nations Population Fund to reach over 237 million by 2025—so does the volume of waste generated across the country. With over 32 million tonnes of solid waste produced annually according to the World Bank, the pressure on city authorities and private stakeholders to develop sustainable waste management systems has never been greater. Among the most transformative responses to this challenge is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, introduced in 2014 through the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). This policy gave birth to the Food and Beverage Recycling…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Emmanuel Adediran, a leading figure in Nigeria’s marketing communications and social impact sector, has been appointed as a jury member for the 2026 Purpose Awards. This historic selection marks the first time a Nigerian-based professional will serve on the distinguished panel, reflecting the growing influence of African perspectives in global purpose-driven initiatives. The Purpose Awards EMEA, organized by Haymarket Media Group in association with Campaign, PRWeek, and Third Sector, is the region’s premier platform for celebrating organizations and campaigns that drive social change through creative excellence and authentic purpose. The awards recognize outstanding work across 33 categories including…
The Executives and some members of the Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos chapter, have paid homage to the Deputy National President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr. Abimbola Abosede Oyetunde at her Broadcasting House office, in Ikoyi Lagos. The first female Deputy National President of the NUJ, was recently appointed Bureau Chief for FRCN Network and Deputy Director of News at the Directorate Headquarters Annex in Ikoyi, Lagos in recognition of her trailblazing achievements and commitment to the welfare of women in media. Extolling the great role that Dr. Oyetunde has played in the protection…
The Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro will on Saturday, January 24, 2026, officially commission its flagship community project, the renovation and equipping of wards C1 and C2 at the General Hospital Odan, Lagos, valued at over N100 million. The project is led by Rotarian Engr Alexander Chukwu, PMP, FNSE, FNIEEE, the United President of the club for the 2025 to 2026 Rotary year, and represents one of the most significant healthcare interventions undertaken by the club in recent years. The intervention includes a comprehensive upgrade of the hospital wards, with old windows in wards F1 and F2 replaced…
During my maiden Officers’ Conference, I directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to sustain the ongoing raids of criminal hideouts and black spots within their respective areas of responsibility. I also admonished them to remain resolute in the discharge of their primary duties, which include the protection of lives and property, the maintenance of law and order, and the promotion of public safety. Furthermore, I charged all commanders to continually lecture and sensitize their men on the need to be civil, courteous and professional in their interactions with members of the public, stressing that while the…
In an eloquent affirmation of compassion, institutional appreciation and an unwavering resolve to immortalise sacrifice, the Lagos State Government has disbursed a cumulative sum of ₦40 million as consolatory assistance to the families and dependants of departed officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), gallant heroes and heroines who laid down their lives in the faithful discharge of duty. The solemn yet impactful presentation, meticulously coordinated by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa was held today at the LASTMA Headquarters, Oshodi, Lagos. At the ceremony, 20 families and dependants were each…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Area D Command comprising; Otto – Awori, Ojo, Iba, Olohunda and Badagry Divisions in pursuance of the Corps’ vision on ensuring effective protection of critical national assets and infrastructure which are very important to the socio – economic lifewire of the people and our dear country met with stakeholders today, Wednesday , 21st January , 2026 in Badagry . The protection of these Critical National Assets and Infrastructure ( CNAI ) include but not limited to critical sectors such as ; oil and gas,…
Senator Yunus Akintunde has commenced a free eye medical treatment and screening programme for constituents of the Oyo Central Senatorial District. In a statement made available to the media by Kunle Olatunji, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Senator, the initiative is aimed at providing eye care services, medical tests, and immediate treatment for constituents experiencing various eye-related health challenges. The programme will run from Wednesday to Thursday across selected local government areas within the Ibadan Outer City Zone of Oyo Central Senatorial District, including Egbeda, Ona Ara, Oluyole, Lagelu, and Akinyele Local Government Areas. Qualified…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, needs no introduction when it comes to prophecies. There is no one who has his records in the prophetic ministry, and for decades, he has been at it, waxing stronger by the day. As it is known that his 2026 prophecies were released on Saturday, 20TH of December, 2025, in a 146-page booklet, there are several of the prophecies that have come to pass already. Some of them have been reported already. Based on further digging, below are the newly fulfilled prophecies: 1 Destiny Boy: The Nigerian…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have successfully apprehended a long-wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as “Kanmo-kanmo”, ending a 12-year manhunt following his involvement in the brutal killing of three NDLEA officers. Kanmo-Kanmo, who is notorious for drug trafficking, evading arrest and mobilizing armed thugs against security agents was on Friday 16th January 2026 tracked to his hideout in Owode town, Ogun State by tactical teams of the Agency following credible intelligence. During the clinical operation, the suspect was found in possession of 69 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis. The arrest marks a…