Pollution

Pollution

Bayelsa community in lamentation over 24-hour gas flaring

The local community people in Okolobiri Community of Gbarain Kingdom in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have cried out over continuous gas...
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UN reaffirms support for Nigeria’s environmental protection

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed Fall, has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to supporting Nigeria in tackling plastic pollution to strengthen...
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New body aims to limit pollution’s deadly toll

Pollution is widespread – and often fatal. Dirty air alone is responsible for 6.7 million deaths globally every year, while one study suggests that in 2019 alone 5.5 million...
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Save oceans from dangers of plastic waste, France urges global community

The French government has called for global synergy among the countries in Africa and western world to save the oceans from the dangers of...
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Swedish beverage innovator calls for global citizens’ alliance to tackle plastic crisis 

With the world facing a mounting health and environmental emergency from plastic pollution, Swedish water tech and beverage innovator, Bluewater, is issuing an urgent...
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UnPlasticAfrica: Airtel Nigeria joins fight against plastic pollution

Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications company, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a nationwide campaign to combat plastic pollution. Airtel made this known in...
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World Environment Day: WHO seeks action to address plastic pollution, Greater Manchester Mayor endorses Fossil Fuel Treaty

World Environment Day 2025 was observed on Thursday, June 5. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this year's campaign focused on tackling plastic...
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World Environment Day: UN sounds alarm on plastic pollution crisis, Kano urges collective action, Greenpeace confronts Coca-Cola

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says about 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide every year. UNEP, in a report to mark the 2025 World Environment...
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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC) and...
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Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says the country will be self-sufficient and meet its global market...
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Use marble to produce electricity, engineer advises Oyo

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