by Tolu Orekoya The United Nation’s Earth summit, also known as Rio+20 will hold from June 22 to 24, drawing environmental groups and heads of states from across the globe to deliberate on several topics including ecoconservatism, and third world growth and a host of other issues. The president is travelling, with a smaller-than-usual entourage to the forum,... Read More

brazil, environment, nigeria, rio+20, un eco summit

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Get ready, Lagos! 238 days of rainfall expected to begin this month

by Lekan Olanrewaju Amidst the heatwave currently hitting the state, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday said that the state would be experiencing a rainy season of between 234 and 238 days. Speaking at the presentation of this year’s rainfall predictions by Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET, the Lagos state commissioner for environment, Mr Tunji Bello... Read More

environment, lagos state, Rainfall

March 15, 2012

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Spare us the sight! Lagos to seize clothes spread in open places

by Hauwa Gambo Talk about airing your laundry in public! The environmental warriors at the Lagos government have promised to start seizing clothes spread in open places – a tradition Lagosians have had for ages. These include balcony railings, major highways (seriously though, why do people put their clothes on major highways!), bridges, railings on... Read More

environment, lagos state, public places, tunji bello