Africa Health Report

LAWMA Arrests Meiran Resident for Dumping Refuse into Drainage LAWMA enforcement officers arresting a Meiran resident over alleged refuse dumping into a drainage channel

Korede Abdullah September 10, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has arrested a resident of Meiran for allegedly...

Hope Ajayi September 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria- residents, motorists and business owners in parts of Nigeria’s capital, heavy rain can bring more...

Flooding Threat Forces FG to Rethink Benin-Sagamu Highway Drainage Damaged section of Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road under inspection

Abah Felicity August 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a technical assessment of flood-prone sections of the Benin-Sagamu...

FG Orders Kuramo Lagoon Dredging Works Minister David Umahi inspects the Kuramo Lagoon during a flood control assessment in Lagos.

Korede Abdullah July 7, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Kuramo Lagoon dredging has been ordered by the Federal Government as part of efforts...

Lagos Expands Drainage Dredging After Flash Floods Flooded road in Lagos after heavy rainfall as the state begins dredging additional drainage channels.