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Foundation moves to turn plastic waste into economy benefits

Splendour Empowerment Foundation (SEF), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), says it is set to pioneer a transformative approach to turning plastic waste into economy benefits. The...

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 tackling plastic pollution to strengthen...

Swedish beverage innovator calls for global citizens’ alliance to tackle plastic crisis 

With the world facing a mounting health and environmental emergency from plastic pollution, Swedish water tech and beverage innovator, Bluewater, is issuing an urgent...

UnPlasticAfrica: Airtel Nigeria joins fight against plastic pollution

Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications company, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a nationwide campaign to combat plastic pollution. Airtel made this known in...

World Environment Day: WHO seeks action to address plastic pollution, Greater Manchester Mayor endorses Fossil Fuel Treaty

World Environment Day 2025 was observed on Thursday, June 5. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this year's campaign focused on tackling plastic...

World Environment Day 2025 mobilises commitment, action to end plastic pollution globally

Communities, civil society, businesses, and governments around the world on Thursday, June 5, 2025, marked World Environment Day under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, with official celebrations held...

Ocean Conservancy, GOAL initiative deploys reusable cup programme to reduce plastic footprint 

Ocean Conservancy and its partner GOAL on Thursday, June 5, 2025, announced the "Protect Where We Play Tour" launch, a partnership across GOAL’s network of venues...

World Environment Day: UN sounds alarm on plastic pollution crisis, Kano urges collective action, Greenpeace confronts Coca-Cola

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says about 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide every year. UNEP, in a report to mark the 2025 World Environment...

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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...
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Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

When mining kills women: A year after Bilalikoto mine collapse

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) commemorated Silent 15 of Bilalikoto – Year One, honouring the over 48...

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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed...
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