Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared what he called a “small state of emergency” on waste management, according to Vanguard. The measure is intended to tackle problems affecting refuse collection and disposal across the state. The announcement frames sanitation as an urgent priority, but the report does not provide details on funding, enforcement powers, timelines, or how the declaration will change existing waste operations.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has expanded its waste removal efforts across major communities in Lagos, specifically along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor. Recent evacuations took place at Ile Oba Bus Stop, Ijanikin, and near the Otto Ijanikin Primary Health Care facility in Ojo.

A refuse heap that has sat on the median of Lagos' Idimu-Ejigbo Road for six months continues to emit offensive odours and raise health concerns among residents, despite an earlier evacuation of the waste, Punch reports. The lingering waste highlights ongoing sanitation challenges in the area, with locals reportedly affected by the persistent stench and potential public health risks posed by the uncleared refuse.

The Director-General of the Edo State Tourism Agency, Mrs. Vivian Elabor, announced on Wednesday that strict penalties will be imposed on individuals caught dumping refuse in the moats of Edo State. This initiative aims to protect the tourism potential of these historical sites. Elabor made this statement during a press conference in Benin City.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has intensified waste collection efforts in Mushin, Lagos, following reports of service delays, according to Punch. The agency also debunked circulating videos as old footage that does not reflect current conditions. LAWMA said it is working to improve its services and address residents' concerns over waste collection in the affected area.

The Nigerian Navy said it disrupted two illegal refining sites in Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered about 33,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil. The operation was conducted on September 6, 2026 by Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER, according to a statement. The blurb did not mention arrests, casualties, or the sites’ operators.