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Pollution

About 6 billion pounds of garbage end up in ocean yearly – Don

Prof Nasiru Abdus-Salam of the Department of Chemistry, University of Ilorin, has said that about 6 billion pounds of garbage, mainly plastics, end up...

Michael Simire - February 3, 2023

Marine

Ivorian minister underlines need to protect coastal, marine environment

The Minister of Sanitation, Environment and Sustainable Development of Côte d'Ivoire has called on African states to put value to the coastal and marine environment...

admin - March 30, 2017

Marine

Invisible plastic particles a major source of ocean pollution – Study

Tiny plastic particles washed off products such as synthetic clothes and car tyres could contribute up to 30% of the “plastic soup” polluting the...

admin - February 21, 2017

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GenderJune 15, 2025

Researcher develops gender-responsive tool for climate change

A researcher and lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Dr Chinwoke Ifeanyi-Obi, has developed a Gender-Responsive Smart Monitor...

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PollutionJune 15, 2025

UN reaffirms support for Nigeria’s environmental protection

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed Fall, has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to supporting Nigeria in...

Land DegradationJune 15, 2025

Insecurity: Benue LG boss bans forest logging activities

The Chairman, Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, Mr. Melvin Ejeh, has imposed an immediate and comprehensive...

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GenderJune 15, 2025

Researcher develops gender-responsive tool for climate change

A researcher and lecturer at the University of Port...

PollutionJune 15, 2025

UN reaffirms support for Nigeria’s environmental protection

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed...