Environmental pollution spreads concerns in Lagos communities

Environmental pollution spreads concerns in Lagos communities

Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria and arguably, the fastest growing city in the world, is faced with lots of environmental pollution, ranging from vehicle emission, and waste dumpsites emission to generator emission as well as industrial pollution. DAILY POST reports that along the major roads in Lagos, people dump refuse indiscriminately, creating an eyesore in most of the spots.  For instance, along Oshodi-Apapa Road, the sight of indiscrim…

Lagos residents lament rising plastic waste crisis - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

Residents and traders across Lagos have expressed concern over the growing economic and health impact of plastic waste, saying blocked drainage channels caused by indiscriminate disposal are worsening flooding, damaging goods and disrupting commercial activities. Discarded nylon bags, plastic bottles, takeaway packs and sachet water wraps litter drainage channels and canals across major markets and roads in the state, especially after rainfall. …