In observance of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2025 (#ILPPW2025), marked globally from October 19–25, environmental justice organisation, BAN Toxics, in partnership with Barangay...
The Federal Government has ordered illegal miners to immediately vacate all mining sites in Zamfara State following the confirmation of an outbreak of lead...
Nigeria has joined the global campaign against lead poisoning, aimed at safeguarding the lives of vulnerable groups and marginalised communities.
The Minister of Solid Minerals...
The United States Government through its Agency for International Development (USAID) has agreed to collaborate with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) towards mitigating...
Each year, an estimated 1 million people, die from lead poisoning, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The UN body adds that millions more,...
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned what it described as the opaqueness and significant procedural violations...
