By Guardian Nigeria 21 January 2024 | 1:42 pm The Lagos State government on Sunday said it has banned the “usage and distribution” of single-use plastics in the state. The commissioner of the environment Tokunbo Wahab said such plastics, including styrofoam, have caused “menace” to the environment. The ban comes into effect immediately, Wahab said in a post on X. Details later. This photo taken on June 6, 2020, shows styrofoam packs and other plastics at the bank of a canal in Festac Town, Lagos. PHOTO: TONYE BAKARE The Lagos State government on Sunday said it has banned the “usage and distribution” of single-use plastics in the state. The commissioner of the environment Tokunbo Wahab said such plastics, including styrofoam, have caused “menace” to the environment. The ban comes into effect immediately, Wahab said in a post on X. Details later. 1 hour ago The Lagos State government on Sunday said it has banned the “usage and distribution” of single-use plastics in the state. The commissioner of the environment Tokunbo Wahab said such plastics, including styrofoam, have caused “menace” to the environment. The ban comes into effect immediately, Wahab said in a post on X. Details later. 2 hours ago The National Universities Commission (NUC) has blamed the proliferation of illegal degree awarding institutions on parents whom he said had placed a premium on university certification. 2 hours ago The Ministry of Health and Social Development says Nigeria is committed to preventing infectious diseases through a ‘One Health approach’. 2 hours ago The Rivers Command of the NDLEA arrested 295 drugs suspects in 2023, its commander, Mr Ahmed Mamuda, has said. 3 hours ago Five kidnapped Nigerian sisters have been rescued after their abduction and the death of another sister triggered a public outcry, police said on Sunday. 6 hours ago The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has advocated the implementation of Grade Level 09 as entry point for engineers in government services at states that have not effected the policy. 6 hours ago The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Saturday handed over a fishing trawler, MFV Lady Jessica ll, and 13 crew members to the Federal Department of Fisheries in Bayelsa. 6 hours ago Following the relentless advancement of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command Anti-Kidnapping squad in a concerted effort with troops of the Nigerian Army, on the heels of the kidnappers that struck the Zuma 1 area in the Bwari Area Council on January 2, 2024, The FCT Police has reportedly rescued the victims and reunited them with their families . 11 hours ago The University of Lagos has conferred on renowned historian and foremost scholar, Professor Toyin Falola, the honourary Doctoral Degree of Letters (D.Litt) at the institution’s 54th convocation ceremonies. 11 hours ago The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has trained 100 women and youth on the opportunities within mushroom and tomato value chain.
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