Titi Oshodi Urges Entrepreneurs to Adopt Greener Business Models at Ignite Bootcamp.

Lagos, March 29th, 2025 Titilayo Oshodi, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, engaged a room full of entrepreneurs, small business owners, and artisans on the importance of integrating sustainability into business practices. This impactful session took place during the Vanguard Fellowship Ignite Bootcamp, a two-week capacity development programme organized […]

Sidikat Folami’s Bold Mission to Revolutionize Textile Recycling in Nigeria.

In a country where fashion thrives but waste piles higher each day, Sidikat Folami is charting a new path, one that reimagines the future of Nigeria’s textile industry. As the founder of Mateen Lander, Folami is not only tackling the environmental crisis of textile waste but also building a movement around sustainability, innovation, and women’s […]

Green Energy United is Transforming Communities through Clean Energy Solutions.

In a world where access to reliable and sustainable energy is still a challenge in many communities, Green Energy United (GEU) is leading the way in providing life-changing clean energy solutions. Co-founded by Lilian Aremu, GEU is on a mission to empower underserved communities across Africa by promoting the adoption of clean cooking and lighting […]

Abiodun Folawiyo, CEO of Shoespeeds, is Turning Textile Waste into Trendy Footwear.

In today’s world, where sustainability is becoming more crucial than ever, one brand has taken the initiative to reshape the fashion industry. Abiodun Folawiyo, the visionary CEO of Shoespeeds, is creatively transforming textile waste into stylish shoes, and making waves in the fight against waste and environmental degradation. What began as an entrepreneurial pursuit in […]

Lagos Marks International Women’s Day with a Call to Accelerate Action for Gender Equality 

Lagos, March 9th, 2025 As part of efforts to advance gender equality and sustainability, Lagos State hosted the Lagos International Women’s Day Celebration, organized by the Ministry of Women Affairs. The event, themed “Together, we can forge women’s equality; collectively, we can all #AccelerateAction,” brought together key stakeholders, policymakers, and advocates to discuss strategies for […]

Titi Oshodi Advocates for Gender Equality at Lagos Continental’s International Women’s Day Celebration.

Lagos, March 6th, 2025. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Titilayo Oshodi, delivered a keynote address at the Lagos Continental International Women’s Day Celebration, where she reinforced the importance of driving gender equality forward through actionable policies and sustainable initiatives.  The Lagos Continental International Women’s Day Celebration is an […]

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 […]