{
  "id": 3973008,
  "title": "Lagos to turn abattoir waste into biogas, fertiliser",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/lagos-to-turn-abattoir-waste-into-biogas-fertiliser-3973008",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T14:02:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lagos-to-turn-abattoir-waste-into-biogas-fertiliser/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to reducing environmental pollution by promoting the conversion of abattoir waste into useful products across the state. This commitment was highlighted in a statement issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment. At a workshop titled \"Red to Green: From Waste Disposal to Resource Recovery,\" held at ABIS Farmers Market in Ajah, Lagos, Dr Gaji Tajudeen, the Permanent Secretary of the Office of Environmental Services, emphasized the importance of sustainable waste management and the potential for economic value from waste generated by slaughtering and meat-processing activities.",
  "summary": "Lagos State is transforming abattoir waste into biogas and organic fertiliser, promoting resource recovery and a circular economy to reduce pollution and c Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-turn-abattoir-waste-into-biogas-fertiliser/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Lagos to turn abattoir waste into biogas, fertiliser",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/lagos-to-turn-abattoir-waste-into-biogas-fertiliser",
        "published": "2026-08-28T13:44:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}