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Illegal crude refiners ruining our health, national economy – Wike

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State says operators of illegal crude oil refineries are causing great health hazards to residents in the state and...

Michael Simire - January 30, 2022

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Concern over health, safety hazards at work place

The average Nigerian worker spends about seven to eight hours at his or her workplace every work day. One question safety experts have always asked...

Michael Simire - May 12, 2014

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Gas flaring threatens health of Kaduna residents

Residents of Kaduna in northwest Nigeria, especially those living close to the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC), have expressed reservations over a potential...

Michael Simire - June 14, 2013

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NewsFebruary 22, 2026

HEDA urges EFCC to prosecute FRIN boss over alleged N3bn fraud, asset diversion

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging...

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Human SettlementFebruary 22, 2026

Lagos seals NITEL building over environmental infractions

The Lagos State Government has sealed the NITEL building on Macarthy Street, Obalende, Lagos for environmental infractions. The Commissioner for...

Waste ManagementFebruary 22, 2026

Waste pickers commit to zero waste initiative

The Association of Scraps and Wastes Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL) has expressed commitment to zero waste initiative and management. The...

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NewsFebruary 22, 2026

HEDA urges EFCC to prosecute FRIN boss over alleged N3bn fraud, asset diversion

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre)...

Human SettlementFebruary 22, 2026

Lagos seals NITEL building over environmental infractions

The Lagos State Government has sealed the NITEL building...