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BAN Toxics’ community parade amplifies global call to end lead poisoning

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...

Ogijo toxic air crisis: Civil society sounds alarm over deadly pollution levels

Once celebrated as an industrial hub, Ogijo - a community in Ogun State, Nigeria - is today suffocating under clouds of toxic emissions that...

Lead poisoning: Govt orders illegal miners out of Zamfara

The Federal Government has ordered illegal miners to immediately vacate all mining sites in Zamfara State following the confirmation of an outbreak of lead...

UNGA 79: Nigeria joins global campaign against lead poisoning

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...

USAID, SON partner to tackle lead poisoning in Nigeria

The United States Government through its Agency for International Development (USAID) has agreed to collaborate with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) towards mitigating...

Lead poisoning: Artisanal miners trained on safe gold processing methods

The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development says it is training artisanal miners on safe ways of processing gold to avoid outbreak of lead...

Almost 1m people die every year due to lead poisoning – WHO

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,...

SRADev seeks elimination of leaded paint in Nigeria

As countries work towards elimination of lead and its components in paint production due to its adverse effect on the health of man and...

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Environmental Health Council unveils initiative to cut greenhouse gas emissions

The Federal Government has unveiled a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Initiative aimed at strengthening environmental health governance, improving...
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State of the Union Address: ‘Golden Age’ rhetoric can’t cover up rising energy costs – Group

Speaking for an hour and 48 minutes on Tuesday, February 24, US President, Donald Trump, delivered a full-throated defence...

Farmers excited over World Bank $500m loan, seek proper implementation

Lagos State farmers have expressed joy over the World Bank proposed $500 million loan to the Nigerian agriculture sector,...

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Environmental Health Council unveils initiative to cut greenhouse gas emissions

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