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Breathing in micro plastics can cause inflammation, damage lungs, study warns

New research has showed that breathing in micro plastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs. This potentially increases the risk of respiratory diseases...

Pollution: Groups unveil Nigeria Plastic Brand Audit Report

The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and the Break Free From Plastic Movement (BFFP) on Tuesday launched the Nigerian Plastic Brand Audit Report (2018–2024),...

Experts advance first effectiveness evaluation of Minamata Convention

The Effectiveness Evaluation Group under the Minamata Convention on Mercury gathered in Geneva from February 9 to 11, 2026. While the group has already met...

Stakeholders call for stronger action on methane accountability gaps

Stakeholders have called for  urgent action to close methane accountability gaps, warning that unchecked emissions threaten lives, degrade the environment and undermine Nigeria’s climate...

Expert advocates enforcement-driven approach to end gas flaring

An oil and gas expert, Prof. Wumi Iledare, has urged the Federal Government to tighten regulatory enforcement in accelerating the development of reliable gas...

Anambra cautions churches against noise pollution during school hours

The Anambra State Government has expressed concern over the alleged noise pollution from church activities during school hours in Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre...

NESREA seals Sunseed Oil facility in Zaria over air pollution

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed the Sunseed Oil facility in Zaria, Kaduna State, over excessive air emissions. A statement...

A breakthrough on plastic pollution remains within reach – Andersen

At the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), in February 2022, the world came together and made a commitment: to end...

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TotalEnergies outlines growth focused, long-term strategy for Nigeria at NIES 2026

The Managing Director, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, Mathieu Bouyer, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s energy supply...
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Dangote Foundation supports 3,704 students with uniforms, learning materials

Aliko Dangote Foundation, in collaboration with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited, has distributed school uniforms, bags, sandals...

IEA meeting: Guterres wants govts to advance action to manage fossil fuels transition

In a video message to the 2026 International Energy Agency (IEA) Ministerial Meeting in Paris on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, the...

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TotalEnergies outlines growth focused, long-term strategy for Nigeria at NIES 2026

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