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Environmentalist wants pollution tax imposed on top plastic polluters

A renowned environmentalist, Mr Nnimmo Bassey, has advocated imposition of pollution tax on top plastic polluters in Nigeria. Bassey, the Director Health of Mother Earth...

Groups want Coca Cola, others held accountable for plastic pollution

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has urged the Edo State Government to compel Coca Cola Company, Seven Up Bottling Company and...

Plastic pollution: Lagos recyclers seek protection of marine ecosystem

The Lagos Recyclers Association (LAGRA) has called on individuals, governments and corporate bodies to take responsibility for reducing waste, plastic pollution, and safeguarding the...

WCD: Coca-cola, FABE foundation partner to curb plastic, environmental pollution

The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Foundation for a Better Environment (FABE) on Saturday, September 16, 2023, partnered to curb plastic and environmental pollution. The groups,...

Stakeholders approve regulations to promote sustainable plastic use

The harm that plastic waste poses to environmental protection and human health continues to hinder Nigeria's socioeconomic development. Etta Michael Bisong, who attended the...

By 2050, Nigerian waters will have more plastics than aquatic lives – Researchers

Researchers say there will be more floating plastic on Nigerian waters than aquatic lives in the next 50 years unless the nation adopts proper...

CSOs urge govt to implement global plastic treaty, curb pollution

Civil society organisations (CSOs) under the auspices of the Community Action Against Plastic Waste (CAPws) have called on the Federal Government to take concrete...

ICCDI launches documentary on evolution of plastics ‘from problem to solution’

The International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) has launched a compelling documentary titled "The Evolution of Plastic: From Problem to Potential Solution." It is...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued an advisory on the 2026 flood outlook, warning farmers and...
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Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has enhanced Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) access in rural communities...

LASEPA to strengthen e-waste compliance framework

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has stepped up efforts to address the growing challenge of electronic waste (e-waste),...

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HEDA warns farmers on 2026 flood risks

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre)...

Group boosts WASH access with solar-powered boreholes in Nasarawa communities

Society for Family Health (SFH), a non-govermental organisation, has...