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Watchdog finds toxic chemicals in lipsticks, warns of risks to health, environment

The Philippines-based toxics watchdog, BAN Toxics, has once again warned the public about the presence of toxic chemicals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium...

Concern as US set to repeal conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planet, threaten health

The White House has announced that the US Environmental and Protection Agency (EPA) will on Thursday, February 12, 2026, repeal the “endangerment finding,” a scientific conclusion...

Govt raises alarm over health risks of greenhouse gas emissions

The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over the growing burden of respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular conditions, and other environmental-related diseases linked to...

Group trains journalists on health, climate benefits of plant-focused diet

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), in collaboration with Foodjustice, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, offered training to Nigerian journalists in Lagos, on effective reporting...

Front-of-package labels: A vital tool for a healthier Nigeria

Nigeria is grappling with a rising tide of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. These illnesses are often closely tied...

Faith meets health: Fighting breast cancer through awareness of risks including environmental factors

Every October, the world goes pink – a symbolic reminder of the ongoing fight against breast cancer. Across countries and communities, survivors, advocates, and...

Only seven out of 36 states have implemented 80% of their budget for health – BudgIT

BudgIT, a civic tech non-profit organisation, says only seven states implemented more than 80 per cent of their health budgets in 2024. This was highlighted at the...

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving health, heritage, livelihoods for World Wildlife Day 2026

Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are essential for both human health and well-being and ecological balance. These plants form the foundation of many traditional...

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TechnoServe, Coca-Cola Foundation launch PReP 2.0 to help scale plastic recycling in Nigeria

Building on the success of the first phase of the Plastic Recycling Program in Southern Nigeria (PReP), international nonprofit,...
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40 migratory animal species receive new, upgraded protection at close of UN meeting in Brazil

Confronted with stark new evidence that many migratory species are moving closer to extinction, governments at a major UN...

CAPPA urges govt to increase tobacco control budget

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to significantly increase budgetary...

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40 migratory animal species receive new, upgraded protection at close of UN meeting in Brazil

Confronted with stark new evidence that many migratory species...