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How increased exposure to pollution leads to dementia

Long-term exposure to one of the most prevalent types of air pollution may increase the risk of developing dementia, a debilitating neurological disease associated...

Foundation says climate change, pollution posing threat to migratory birds

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands Project, says climate change and pollution remain some of the major threats to the conservation status of...

Pollution: Niger Delta communities pay ‘Save Our Soul’ visit to FIDA, CSOs

Residents of oil-producing communities in Niger Delta, majorly women, have called on critical stakeholders to join in the forces against incessant pollution and violation...

Pollution: Monitor your environment, Delta community urged

Members of the Ekuku-Agbor Owa/Alidinma community in Agbor, Delta State, have been told to monitor the state of their environment to speedily address any...

Sustainable industry key to reduction of wastes, pollution in South-South, South-East – Biotechnologist

Director, Agricultural Biotechnology Department at the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Dr Rose Gidado, has said that making industry more sustainable can provide the...

Why Japan must end its plan to pollute Pacific Ocean

Nuclear energy authorities in Japan have recently authorised a highly-controversial plan to discharge radioactive wastewater from a crippled nuclear power plant into the Pacific. The...

Water bill will end pollution, water-related illnesses – Association

Nigerians have been called upon to support the speedy passage of the National Water Resources Bill into law as it will help end water...

GEF clocks 30, approves $200m to address pollution, climate change, COVID-19

The Global Environment Facility’s member governments, meeting on its 30th anniversary, approved new funding to keep advancing international conservation priorities through the pandemic and...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...