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LAWMA MD HINTS AT PLANS TO BAN TEXTILE WASTE FROM LANDFILLS
…Commends Agency’s Public-Private Partnerships
The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has hinted at plans to ban textile waste at all landfills across the state, noting that it is a valuable resource that can be recycled to earn income.He made this disclosure at the Lagos Fashion Week, organised by Style House Files, in collaboration with the Circular Business Platform and the Office of the Lagos State Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island.Speaking on the theme, “Fostering a Sustainable Fashion Ecosystem,” as part of the Nigeria-Netherlands Exchange Programme for a circular fashion industry, Gbadegesin emphasised that addressing textile waste was crucial for building a more sustainable and equitable fashion industry, given that it is an essential component of the 13,000 metric tonnes of waste generated daily in the state.He said: “Having discovered the significant environmental impact of textile waste dumped at our landfills, which comprises about 8 percent of the waste deposited, along with its contribution to resource depletion, and the potential for creating economic and social benefits through sustainable solutions like recycling, upcycling, and responsible consumption, we have decided to ban textile waste at all our landfills.

This will take effect in three months.“We are already in partnership with Tejuosho Market in Yaba, where we will collect the waste and transfer it to companies involved in textile recycling. At LAWMA, we believe in practicing what we preach, and we’ve demonstrated this through the students who have come to learn waste management at the LAWMA Academy. Before their graduation, they learned upcycling with textile waste, producing beautiful items from the waste. Our goal is to continue advocating for sustainability practices, and we hope to engage in projects that promote circularity,” he stated.In his opening remarks, the Deputy Consul General of the Netherlands, Mr. Peter Keulers, commended LAWMA and Lagos State for their relentless efforts in keeping the state clean.In a related development, the LAWMA boss described public-private partnerships as the cornerstone of the agency’s activities.

He made this statement as a panelist on the topic “Public-Private Partnerships for Environmental Solutions” at the Fresh Perspectives Event 2024, organised by Betaglass Plc, in Victoria Island.Reflecting on LAWMA’s successful partnerships and their impacts, Gbadegesin noted that public-private partnerships had helped the Authority fulfill its mandate, driving more innovations in the waste management sector.“For us in LAWMA, everything we do is through partnerships. As you all know, we manage the waste of over 22 million people in the state. One of our most successful partnerships is with the hundreds of PSP operators who help us collect waste from households and companies. We are also in partnership with nearly a thousand cleaning companies, managing thousands of street sweepers. These sweepers work tirelessly every day. They are our heroes,” he stressed.The LAWMA boss further stated that several Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships, initiated by both private and public organizations, have resulted in the donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms for sweepers.“Here in LAWMA, we have a department in charge of partnerships, and they have been doing fantastic work. We have partnered with some banks to adopt streets, where they donate uniforms for the sweepers maintaining those routes. The Authority recently partnered with a waste-to-energy firm, and we are establishing a waste-to-energy plant in Epe. We are also in partnership with Zoomlion, a Ghanaian company, which will help us decommission the Olusosun dumpsite. We know there is great potential in partnerships that can foster job creation and a brighter future,” Gbadegesin added.Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of Betaglass, Mr. Alexandra Gendis, emphasized the need to support the creative aspirations of Nigerian youths to drive major economic emancipation.Other dignitaries at the event included the Managing Director of Wecyclers, Mr. Wale Adebiyi; the General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr. Babatunde Ajayi; and the head of Betaglass Plc, Ms. Sharin Sweet, among others.For waste management related issues and complaints, please call LAWMA toll-free numbers: 080000LAWMA (08000052962), 07080601020 and 617, or visit www.lawma.gov.ng.
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Money should move without borders. It doesn’t, yet.OneDosh has closed a $3M pre-seed to build the stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure the global economy has been waiting for.Founded in February 2025 byJackson Ukuevo—Co-Founder & CEO Godwin Okoye — Co-Founder Babatunde Osinowo – Co-FounderOneDosh wasn’t built from theory. It was built from friction, blocked cards, frozen accounts, slow cross-border transfers, and currency constraints experienced firsthand by the founding team while living and traveling globally. The conclusion was clear: the problem isn’t demand. It’s infrastructure.Today, OneDosh is live in the United States and Nigeria, two of the most active remittance and stablecoin corridors in the world.Users can move money from the U.S. to Nigeria, store value in stablecoins, and spend globally using stablecoin-powered cards on Apple Pay and Google Pay, anywhere Visa is accepted.But this is just the beginning.Under the hood, OneDosh is building foundational stablecoin rails, infrastructure that connects wallets, cards, and countries into a single, programmable infrastructure. As stablecoins become the default settlement tool for global payments, these rails become inevitable.The OneDosh team brings experience with executing innovative solutions, with experience at organizations like Zero Hash, Plaid, and Amazon, spanning compliance, payments, andlarge-scaleproductdevelopementThis pre-seed accelerates corridor expansion, deepens liquidity partnerships, and enables senior hires, positioning OneDosh at the intersection of stablecoins, global spending, and real-world payments.The opportunity is not speculative. The behavior already exists.The rails are being laid now.Borderless money isn’t a vision anymore. It’s happening, and OneDosh is building it.
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MultiChoice Names Omotosho CEO as Ugbe Retires
MultiChoice Nigeria, a Canal + company, has announced a leadership transition, as Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, retires after a distinguished tenure. He will be succeeded by Kemi Omotosho, who will be appointed Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria, effective January 2026.Ugbe steps down after nearly fifteen years at the helm, during which he steered the business through significant industry and market shifts, strengthening operational foundations and long-term resilience.Omotosho brings over 20 years of leadership experience across media, telecommunications, and digital businesses in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. She has held several senior roles within the MultiChoice Group, including Executive Head of Customer Value Management in Nigeria and Group Executive Head of Customer Value Management for Rest of Africa, providing functional leadership across more than 50 markets. Most recently, she served as Regional Director for Southern Africa, with full P&L responsibility for a seven-country portfolio.With a proven record of leading complex organisations, driving disciplined growth and building high-performing teams, Omotosho will lead MultiChoice Nigeria’s strategy, operations and stakeholder engagement, building on the foundations laid by her predecessor.Speaking on her appointment, Omotosho said, “It is a privilege to be entrusted with the leadership of MultiChoice Nigeria at this important moment. Nigeria remains one of the Group’s most strategic and dynamic markets. I look forward to working with our teams and partners to deepen our relationship with consumers, champion local storytelling and the creative economy as well build a future-ready organisation that delivers sustainable value.”The company said Ugbe’s retirement and Omotosho’s appointment follow a structured and orderly transition, ensuring continuity and stability.
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Fidelity Bank Champions Tree Planting Initiative at Elegushi Beach
In line with its commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has partnered with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, to plant trees at Elegushi Beach, Lekki, Lagos.
The intervention was implemented as part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). It was funded and administered by the newly inducted employees, referred to as the Vault Class, who selected this initiative for their community impact project. The bank provided matching financial support to ensure the project’s successful execution.
Speaking during the event, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, highlighted the bank’s resolve to consistently champion initiatives that preserve the environment and reduce the impact of climate change.
“Environmental preservation is a key CSR pillar for us at Fidelity Bank. We believe that protecting the earth is a shared responsibility. That is why this initiative is not a one-time activity, but part of our ongoing efforts to promote sustainable best practices,” Nwagboh said. “We are committed to ensuring that our environment, including marine habitats, remains protected from pollution and degradation.”
In addition to planting trees, the Fidelity Bank team conducted a beach clean-up exercise to remove waste materials from the shoreline and surrounding marine areas. Nwagboh further noted that the bank continues to support environmental conservation through various initiatives nationwide and remains a proud partner of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF).
“Tree planting is an integral part of our climate action and resilience plan, and our goal is to consistently expand our environment-friendly operations.” Nwagboh added. “We are delighted for this partnership with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative. It is one we intend to nurture, as we believe there’s more to be done to protect our environment.”
Also speaking at the event, Mr. Chinedu Mogbo, Founder of Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, commended Fidelity Bank for its proactive commitment to environmental sustainability. He emphasized that the partnership aligns with the NGO’s mission to foster safer, cleaner environments for both humans and wildlife.
“Our partnership with Fidelity Bank is driven by a shared mission to create a safer, greener environment for both humans and wildlife. Beyond enhancing environmental safety, planting trees contributes to beautifying our surroundings and restoring balance to nature.” Mogbo stated.
The exercise marks another significant step in Fidelity Bank’s environmental CSR efforts aimed at promoting sustainable living across communities, combating climate change, protecting biodiversity, and conserving aquatic ecosystems.
Ranked among the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is a full-fledged Commercial Deposit Money Bank serving over 9.1 million customers through digital banking channels, its 255 business offices in Nigeria and United Kingdom subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The Bank is a recipient of multiple local and international Awards, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards; the 2024 Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application award for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and the 2024 Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider award by Global Brands Magazine. Additionally, the Bank was recognized as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and as the Export Financing Bank of the Year by the BusinessDay Banks and Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.
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