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Plogging Nigeria, Swedish Embassy launch waste management directory to revolutionise nation’s circular economy

Nigeria’s waste management landscape underwent a significant transformation on March 30, 2026, with the official launch of the Nigerian Waste Management Directory (NIWAD). The event,...

Türkiye moves to ban single-use plastics, releases 11.6m barrels of crude from reserves

Türkiye has decided to phase out single-use plastics in line with the European Union’s acquis, aiming to further contribute to its environmental progress. The Ministry...

EcoCirculate expands community-driven circular economy efforts to Ojokoro

The Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE) has once again advanced Lagos State’s sustainability agenda with the 7th edition of its flagship...

Inclusive waste governance in Nigeria: Informal workers for a circular economy

I walked into the exhibition thinking I understood waste, bins, trucks, recycling slogans, and policy gaps. I walked out realising that what we often...

Nigeria strengthens circular economy framework as E-Waste Sounding Board emerges

Nigeria has taken a major step towards strengthening its electronic waste governance system with the formation of the Nigeria E-Waste Sounding Board, inaugurated during...

Circular economy: NESREA to unveil digital marketplace for waste transactions

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) says it has concluded plans to unveil a digital marketplace for waste transactions. Mrs. Nwamaka Ejiofor,...

PAVE engages waste pickers on sustainable circular economy

The Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) has hosted a two-day capacity building workshop designed specifically for waste pickers in Lagos State.  The workshop,...

Waste managers task stakeholders on circular economy for sustainability

The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has urged stakeholders in the waste management value chain to key into the doctrine of circular...

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ECA seeks coordinated action to advance SDGs, Agenda 2063

The Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete, has called for coordinated and transformative action to advance...
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Kano to plant 10m trees to mitigate climate change 

The Kano State Government has announced plans to distribute 10 million tree seedlings for planting across the state, as...

Mixed reactions trail Lagos solar approval policy

Some Lagos residents on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, expressed divergent views on a directive by the state government requiring...

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ECA seeks coordinated action to advance SDGs, Agenda 2063

The Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver...

Kano to plant 10m trees to mitigate climate change 

The Kano State Government has announced plans to distribute...