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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...

Michael Simire - February 16, 2026

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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...

Michael Simire - January 30, 2026

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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...

Michael Simire - January 20, 2026

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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...

Michael Simire - January 14, 2026

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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...

Michael Simire - December 30, 2025

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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...

Michael Simire - December 28, 2025

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Oil spill: Govt vows to enforce environmental laws in Ogoniland

The Federal Government of Nigeria has vowed strict enforcement of environmental regulations in Ogoniland as it steps up efforts to address the oil spill...

Michael Simire - December 23, 2025

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Edo pledges strict enforcement of new environmental law

The Edo State Government has vowed to fully enforce its new Sanitation and Pollution Management Law to safeguard public health and the environment. Commissioner for...

Michael Simire - December 7, 2025

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