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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...

Govt unveils first treatment facility to eliminate harmful chemicals, protect public health, environment

The Federal Government on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Abuja unveiled the first Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) treatment centres as part of a national project to eliminate...

At least 146 land, environmental defenders killed or disappeared globally in 2024 – Report

The Global Witness has released a disturbing report titled "Roots of Resistance" which captures attacks and intimidation faced by land and environmental defenders across Africa as...

Don advocates natural solutions for health, environment

A Professor of Natural Product Chemistry at Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Bamidele Okoli, has advocated for greater reliance on natural resources to address...

While some chemical pollutants reducing in the environment, new ones keep popping up – Study

A comprehensive global study of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) – health-endangering chemicals that stay in the environment over decades and longer – confirms they...

How smart is `Climate Smart Agriculture’ to environment, food security?

With the impact of climate change being felt on food systems around the world, and with the contribution of agriculture to global emissions also...

New award celebrates excellence in population, health, environment reporting in Africa

The USAID-funded Building Capacity for Integrated Family Planning and Reproductive Health and Population, Environment and Development Action (BUILD Project) on Wednesday, April 17, 2024,...

SA groups in court to protect environment against TotalEnergies exploratory drilling

In a bid to defend the oceans and to ensure sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities, The Green Connection and Natural Justice have approached a...

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NNPC moves to restart Warri, PH refineries, seals deal with Chinese firms

The NNPC Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and...
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ECOWAS and West African Health Organisation: Synergising on malaria elimination

Recently, Sierra Leone became the frontline of West Africa’s war on malaria as health ministers, experts, and partners converged...

LDC Group calls for action to close climate action, support gap

The Least Developed Countries Group on Climate Change (LDC Group), hosted by the Government of Timor-Leste and chaired by...

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NNPC moves to restart Warri, PH refineries, seals deal with Chinese firms

The NNPC Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

ECOWAS and West African Health Organisation: Synergising on malaria elimination

Recently, Sierra Leone became the frontline of West Africa’s...