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Pollution: 14m tonnes of plastic obstruct world’s oceans annually – Minister

The Federal Government says about 14 million tonnes of plastic annually obstruct the world’s oceans, threatening Nigeria’s biodiversity, and impacting vital marine ecosystems. Minister of...

Plastics: WASTE Africa, others move to curb marine pollution through community-led strategy

According to a 2020 report by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), Nigeria was identified as one of the 20 largest contributors to...

Stakeholders advocate community inclusiveness to curb marine pollution

Stakeholders on Thursday, October 19, 2023, in Abuja advocated for more community inclusiveness in reducing the menace of marine plastic pollution in the country. They...

Centre launches coastal cities coalition to fight marine pollution

“The problem of marine litter is a serious trans-boundary issue – eight million tonnes of plastic waste, from 192 countries that have a coastline,...

World Ocean Day: Group seeks UN’s help in tackling marine pollution in Nigeria

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Mission for Rescue of Nigeria Socio-cultural Environment (MIRENSEN), has pleaded with the United Nations (UN), governments and public private sector...

Beware of activities against aquatic plants, animals – Marine NGOs

People living close to lakes and rivers have been enjoined to avoid activities capable of threatening the existence of aquatic animals and plants. The advice...

Reality TV brand to tackle marine pollution issues

Organisers of Nigerian Maritime Ambassadors (NIMA) Reality TV Show have said the brand will tackle issues of marine pollution and marine environmental issues bedeviling...

NIMASA expresses commitment to marine pollution prevention

Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, has restated the agency’s commitment to effective pollution prevention and...

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Digital innovation key to Nigeria’s 87,671 tonnes daily waste – Experts

Experts in environmental management and sustainability have called for the adoption of digitally-driven waste management systems and increased citizen...
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Second Africa Urban Forum: When continent spoke with one voice

Africa faces a housing deficit of over 51 million units – projected to reach 130 million by 2030. Behind...

Energia appoints Oladimeji Bashorun as CEO

Energia Ltd., an independent oil and gas company, has appointed Mr. Oladimeji Bashorun as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...

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Digital innovation key to Nigeria’s 87,671 tonnes daily waste – Experts

Experts in environmental management and sustainability have called for...

Second Africa Urban Forum: When continent spoke with one voice

Africa faces a housing deficit of over 51 million...