Pollution

Pollution

Don, stakeholders call for stronger enforcement of environmental laws in Niger Delta

A lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Ibibia Worika, has called for stronger implementation of legal and policy frameworks to address the...
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Pollution

Pakistan urged to stop production, trade of mercury-added whitening creams

Ahead of the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, and the World Consumer Rights Day on the 15th, the toxics watchdog group, EcoWaste...
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Pollution

Air pollution, threat to life, productivity – Health environmentalist

A Public Health Practitioner and Environmentalist, Dr Akingbehin Akinbodunwa, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, identified air pollution as a major quantifiable threat to life...
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Pollution

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...
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Pollution

Large-scale oil spills reported at U.S. military bases in South Korea

Two large-scale oil spills were recently reported at United States (U.S.) military bases in South Korea, Yonhap news agency said on Thursday, February 19,...
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Pollution

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...
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Pollution

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),...
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Pollution

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...
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River Basin Authority to resume dam construction after 40 years

The Hadeja-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority has restarted construction of the Kafin Zaki dam project, in Ningi Local Government Area...
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Ghana boycotts Africa Energies Summit as industry pushes back against discrimination

Ghana has moved to boycott the upcoming Africa Energies Summit in London this May, a decision that reflects growing...
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Renaissance MD to speak at Nigerian Content Lecture Series

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced that Tony Attah, Managing Director of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, will speak...

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River Basin Authority to resume dam construction after 40 years

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