Tech-Driven Solutions for Accessible and Sustainable Cooking Gas: A Conversation with Maria Ugorji

Access to cooking gas is essential, yet many households and businesses still face delays, shortages, and inefficiencies with traditional supply methods. As industries evolve with technology, the energy sector is embracing smarter, more sustainable solutions to improve accessibility and reduce environmental impact.  At the forefront of this transformation is Maria Ugorji, a digital solutions expert […]

Gov Sanwo-Olu Wins Circular Economy Awards

Abuja, February 18th, 2025.  Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been honoured with the prestigious Nigeria Environmental Health Excellence Awards (NEHEA) 2025 Circular Economy Emerald Award. According to the organizers, this award is in recognition of the governor’s outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability and visionary leadership in Circular Economy innovation in Lagos state. The award […]

Lagos Advances Net Zero Agenda with Launch of Secretariat Collection Hub

Lagos, February 14, 2025 As part of the Lagos State Government’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and its Net Zero agenda, including enforcing the ban on plastics and non-biodegradable waste, the Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE) has launched its first collection hub at the Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa. This initiative, dubbed Charity […]

OCCE Champions ESG for Circular Businesses, Driving Lagos Towards a Net-Zero Future

Lagos, January 27th, 2025. The Lagos State Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth by hosting the inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Workshop for Circular Businesses. This milestone event aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s bold vision for a Net Zero Lagos by 2050, demonstrating […]

Lagos State Commends 7Up Bottling Company, Calls on More Corporates to Champion Circular Economy

Lagos, January 5th, 2025. The Lagos State Government has commended Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC) for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, urging other corporate organizations to adopt similar circular economy practices that contribute to Lagos’ Net Zero ambition by 2050. Speaking at SBC’s 2024 Sustainability Week, Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi, Special Adviser to the […]

Lagos State Commends Coca-Cola’s PET Aggregation Hub, Calls for Greater Private Sector Action in Circular Economy

Lagos, February 2nd, 2025. The Lagos State Government has commended the Coca-Cola System, comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria and its bottling partner, Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC), for taking a bold step in advancing environmental sustainability and circular economy innovation with the launch of Nigeria’s first Mega PET Aggregation Hub. Speaking at the launch event on behalf […]