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Energy saving bulbs potentially carcinogenic, says e-waste expert

An electronic waste expert, Dr Ifeanyi Ochonogor, has cautioned Nigerians on usage and disposal of energy conserving bulbs, saying they contain several carcinogenic chemicals that can...

Private sector seeks govt collaboration on decentralised sewage system

A private sector player has called for collaboration with the Federal and State Governments toward decentralised sewage system across the country. Mr Nicolas Igwe, Managing Director, Zenith Water...

Govt urged to provide policy for sustainable wastewater management system

The Society for Promotion of People`s Right, an NGO, on Thursday, August 15, 2019 appealed to the Federal Government to provide sustainable strategies for wastewater management...

Germany wants companies to pay for litter from single-use items

The German Environment Minister, Svenja Schulze, on Monday, August 12, 2019 announced plans to force companies that manufacture single-use disposable products, such as cigarettes or coffee...

Germany working on laws to ban plastic bags

German Environment Minister, Svenja Schulze, says she is working on laws to ban plastic bags. Schulze made this known in an interview on Sunday, August 11, 2019...

Operators of Lagos toxic waste factory apprehended

Police in Lagos State have arrested two Chinese, Lin Piehao, 22 and Li Ruoneng, 27, who allegedly operate a factory where e-waste is illegally assembled and...

Govt establishes waste management plants in 26 states

Towards complementing the efforts of state governments at facilitating clean environment and preventing environmental pollution from solid waste disposal in the country, the Federal Ministry of...

Expert sets agenda for minister on environment

A waste management expert, Prof. Oladele Osibanjo, has advised the incoming Minister of Environment to prioritise approval of a national policy on solid and hazardous waste management...

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Group, College of Forestry strengthen collaboration in tree planting, environmental sustainability

The Abundance of Hope Initiative (AHI), an Abuja-based civil society organisation (CSO), has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
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Stakeholders cushion climate change impact with clean cooking technologies 

Stakeholders have stepped up efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change through sensitisation and demonstration of clean cooking...

Young advocate empowers corp members with climate literacy skills

Young climate advocate, Tolulope Gbenro, in partnership with Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), organised a corp climate literacy...

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Group, College of Forestry strengthen collaboration in tree planting, environmental sustainability

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