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Noise Pollution Tops Lagos Environmental Complaints in 2025

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9 months ago

January 14, 2026

Q Tinny

LASEPA reports 3,300 noise complaints in 2025, leads enforcement on pollution, sewage discharge, and chemical hazards across Lagos State

Noise pollution was the leading environmental complaint in Lagos State in 2025, according to the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, accounting for 3,300 of 8,437 complaints recorded statewide.

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Dr Babatunde Ajayi, General Manager of LASEPA, disclosed the figures during the agency’s Annual Performance Appraisal and Media Parley in Ikeja.

He said the agency shut down 244 facilities, including hotels, churches, mosques, and warehouses, for violations of environmental laws between January and December 2025.

Ajayi highlighted that enforcement operations across households, markets, service centres, and worship centres also included monitoring over 200 hospitality facilities and issuing 180 abatement notices for raw sewage discharge and land and water pollution.

Joint operations at Ojota Chemical Market with NESREA helped reduce chemical spillages and fire outbreaks in industrial facilities. Additionally, LASEPA installed two smokeless kiln machines at the Ago-Egun Ilaje fishing community to improve air quality and protect women’s health.

On air quality, Ajayi said 114 low-cost air monitors were deployed, with weekly data released publicly, and 60 additional monitors ready for installation, targeting 200 by the end of 2026.

Many noise complaints were resolved without sealing premises, he noted, stressing that prevention reduces health costs. “For every one naira spent on environmental protection, about ₦40 is saved from sickness management,” he said.

Agreements under the Noiseless Lagos Advocacy were signed with religious leaders and nightclub operators to curb excessive noise.

Ajayi added that LASEPA combined enforcement with education through a compliance desk, collaborated with the Ministry of Health on water testing to prevent cholera, and accredited 153 e-waste and battery recyclers to curb unsafe disposal.

He revealed that around 25 per cent of reported diseases in Lagos health facilities were environment-related.

Also read: Environmental Pollution Drives Diseases in Lagos – LASEPA

The GM emphasised boosting interagency partnerships in 2026 to safeguard residents, while expressing gratitude to the governor for investing in the agency’s laboratories and operational capacity.

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Ebola: NOA Warns Kaduna Residents Against Self-Medication

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15 hours ago

October 22, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

The NOA Ebola warning urges Kaduna residents to avoid self-medication, report suspected symptoms and cooperate with health officials

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Kaduna State has urged residents to avoid self-medication and seek medical attention promptly following a reported case of Ebola Virus Disease in Abuja.

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The agency’s state director, Danjuma Makama, gave the advisory in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday by Linda Michael, the directorate’s Head of Communication and Media.

Makama cautioned residents against concealing symptoms or treating themselves without professional medical guidance. He advised anyone who suspects they may have the disease to contact health authorities or visit the nearest health facility for assessment.

Residents were also encouraged to contact the Kaduna State Emergency Disease Surveillance Lines on 08036045755 and 07031992126 for guidance.

The NOA urged the public to cooperate with health workers during screening, surveillance and contact-tracing activities.

“Public safety depends on accurate information and responsible action. By staying informed and cooperating with health authorities, we can protect ourselves, our families, and our communities,” Makama said.

The agency advised residents to obtain information from recognised health authorities and avoid spreading unverified reports that could interfere with disease-prevention efforts.

It also encouraged the public to observe recommended preventive measures, remain alert to possible symptoms and report suspected cases without delay.

Ebola Virus Disease is a serious illness that can be fatal. According to the report, transmission can occur through direct contact with the blood, body fluids or tissues of infected people or animals.

Infection may also occur through contact with contaminated materials and surfaces.

Possible symptoms include sudden fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, weakness, fatigue and sore throat.

Other symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhoea, unexplained bleeding and bruising.

However, these symptoms can occur in other illnesses and do not, on their own, confirm Ebola infection.

Anyone who develops concerning symptoms and believes they may have been exposed should contact health authorities promptly and follow their instructions.