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Air pollution, second leading cause of death globally, says researcher

Dr Sulemara Watara-Abubakari of Kintampo Health Research Centre in Ghana has said that air pollution is the second leading cause of death worldwide after...

CNG vehicles will help fight pollution, says environmentalist

An environmental expert, Mr Taiwo Adewole, on Friday, May 17, 2024, said that the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles would help fight...

World Asthma Day: Expert lists air pollution, hot weather, pollen as triggers of asthma

An Abuja-based Public Health Physician, Dr Gabriel Adakole, has highlighted air pollution, hot weather and pollen as significant triggers of asthma attacks, shedding light...

Air pollution: Egypt, Nigeria, SA are Africa’s most polluted countries – Report

Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa have emerged as Africa’s most polluted countries in terms of air pollution disease burden, with profound health consequences for...

Only seven countries meet WHO air pollution guideline – Report

The 6th Annual World Air Quality Report has revealed troubling details of the world’s most polluted countries, territories, and regions in 2023. For this year’s...

Ghana and air pollution: a ticking time bomb

Air pollution is the leading environmental risk factor in Ghana that contributes to most deaths and disabilities, according to the Institute for Health Metrics...

How increased exposure to pollution leads to dementia

Long-term exposure to one of the most prevalent types of air pollution may increase the risk of developing dementia, a debilitating neurological disease associated...

Dirty air is the second leading cause of death in Africa, after HIV/AIDS

According to Clean Air Fund, a philanthropic initiative tackling global air pollution, the rate of exposure to dirty air is increasing with urbanisation and...

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NNPC records 100% availability on major crude oil pipelines

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has recorded a 100 per cent availability on Major...
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Group hails Lagos on single-use plastics ban

The Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria) has commended the Lagos State Government for making a...

Nigeria’s oil production stands at 1.745mbpd to hit 2m 2025 ending – Lokpobiri 

The Federal Government says Nigeria is currently producing about 1.745 million barrels of crude oil per day (bpd) targeting...

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NNPC records 100% availability on major crude oil pipelines

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Group hails Lagos on single-use plastics ban

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