Sunday, July 5, 2026

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)

June 29, 2026

Lagos begins removal of illegal squatters, shanties along Badagry expressway

The exercise targets makeshift structures erected on the expressway median and other unauthorised locations.

LAWMA
May 16, 2026

LAWMA dislodges illegal traders, squatters, others from Alaba Rago

Mr Gbadegesin said environmental responsibility and compliance remained critical to achieving a cleaner, safer and more sustainable Lagos.

Alaba Rago Market traders
April 12, 2026

Lagos recycled 405 tonnes of e-waste in 2025: LAWMA 

Mr Gbadegesin said the 2025 figure was higher compared with 355.15 tonnes recycled in 2024.

LAWMA TRUCK
March 28, 2026

LAWMA trains highway sweepers on safety, PPE use

He said the initiative underscored the authority’s commitment to safety.

Street sweepers used to illustrate the story
February 22, 2026

1,023 illegal waste dumping cases recorded in 2025: LAWMA 

He said the agency would continue to sustain enforcement activities to protect cleared sites from abuse.

LAWMA
February 4, 2026

Lagos to enforce mandatory waste sorting

He explained that the policy marked a shift from viewing waste solely as a disposal challenge.

LAWMA TRUCK
December 20, 2025

Bus crushes female LAWMA sweeper to death in Lagos

The LASTMA boss said the remains of the deceased were evacuated from the scene by officials for further necessary procedures.

Female sweeper in Lagos
October 16, 2025

Lagos govt partners Agege LG on flood-free environment  

Mr Obasa said the state was moving from the linear waste system to where waste becomes a resource.

Ganiu Obasa
September 3, 2025

Lagos reiterates commitment to sustainable waste management

According to him, the Olusosun dumpsite is to be decommissioned within 18 months.

Muyiwa Gbadegesin
April 11, 2025

Lagos seals 13 markets in Ketu, Mile 12 over environmental violations

Mr Wahab warned that markets that fail to meet the prescribed standards of cleanliness would be shut down indefinitely.

Ketu market