Environmental News – Lagos To Generate Energy From Waste & More
Lagos Plan To Generate Energy From Garbage The Lagos State Government has proposed a new model from energy in its approach to environmental waste management. According to the state government, Olusosun, a popular landfill that has been a dumping ground for years, will soon become a model for the urban renewal and waste to wealth […]
Aquaponics: The Clean, Green Way
In recent times, the estimated total current investment in aquaculture including hatchery facilities and equipment in Nigeria has risen to about N10 billion (US$75 million). There are about 30 small-, medium- and large-scale intensive, closed recirculating and flow-through systems especially in the southwest and south-south zones where over 77 percent of all fish farms and hatchery infrastructures […]
Huawei Donates 1st Aid Kits, Umbi Cut Kits To Lagos State Ministry of Health
Huawei today Nov. 17th, 2016 officially donated 2,000 First Aid kits and 2,000 Umbi cut Kits to the Ministry of Health Lagos state. The ceremony had in attendance The Honourable Commissioner for Health Lagos State Dr. Jide Idris, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health Lagos State Dr. Mrs. Modele Joyce Osunkiyesi, the Public Relations Manager […]
Problem of Street Parking in Lagos
The importance of walking cannot be overemphasized Walking is an exercise recommended and encouraged by doctors and dieticians for both young and old to live healthy. Thus the reason for this article ” problem of street parking”. Considering the technology advancement, people can be seated in the confines of their room using a smart phone […]
First Solar Powered Digital Library In Lagos Powered By Huawei
On the 1st of November 2016, Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited made history in Lagos by commissioning the first solar powered ICT centre in a Lagos public school. The lucky beneficiary school was the Wahab Folawiyo Junior Secondary School on the outskirts of Ikoyi Lagos. The project was developed under the Lagos State government (LASG) “Project […]
Air Pollution
Air pollution is now a common place term, that our ears are attuned to. We hear about the various forms of pollution and read about it through the mass media. It occurs when any harmful gases, dust or smoke enters the atmosphere. Thus, makes it difficult for plants, animals and humans to survive as the air becomes […]
NYSC Member Aids Refurbishment of Lagos State School ICT Centre
An enterprising youth corper Ebube Oti, has successfully initiated an ICT project in a Lagos State Secondary School. Ebube was able to involve ICT giants, Huawei Technologies in sponsoring the full rehabilitation of a computer centre in the school. Huawei completed the centre with 15 desktop systems, a projector system, and split air conditioning system. FOTE served […]
Tackling Effect of Mining, Climate Change On Environment
Mining, while a viable economic activity could become an albatross in the wake of climate change, there is an urgent need to ensure that stakeholders address the environmental impact of mining towards mitigating the effect of climate change, Ruth Tene Natsa writes. Three communities in Osun state Igun Atakumosa, iperindo and Itagumodi have lamented the […]
DEALING WITH NOISE POLLUTION IN LAGOS
Noise pollution is primarily a loud enemy to the ears. It is also an enemy to the environment as it pollutes our surroundings. Constant exposure to loud noise, experts say, affects our auditory system; especially when it is above the normal 85 decibels. Noise above the normal decibels can perforate our ear membranes which can result […]
Water Pollution In Lagos
Water is essential for life. We need clean, usable water every day: to drink, bathe in, cook, and produce many goods and services. We must improve the way we use and manage our water resources. This will help us enjoy the vital services our water ecosystems provide. Oceans are ecosystems, quite susceptible to pollution. Many […]