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Nigeria bans sand mining on River Niger to protect bridges

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced ban on mining of sand, 10-kilometre radius in River Niger, to protect the first and second Niger...

Kano moves to curb illegal sand excavation near water sources

Kano State Government has intensified efforts to curb illegal silica sand excavation activities near water sources in a bid to safeguard the state’s potable...

WANEP seeks synergy among stakeholders to curb exploitative Lagos sand mining

The West African Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) has called for collaborative efforts from sand miners, government and residents of coastal communities to put an...

Group decries Lagos sand mining, dredging

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has expressed concern over the increasing menace of sand mining and dredging in parts of Lagos State, describing it...

Radio Report: Implications of sand mining in Lagos

The building industry is one sector that has created huge opportunities for both the skilled and unskilled in Lagos to earn a living. But this,...

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World Wetlands Day: Oyo advised to curb indiscriminate vegetation clearance

The Oyo State Government has been advised to curb indiscriminate vegetation clearance, as the world celebrates World Wetlands Day. Prof....
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SRADeV decries absence of ‘Poison Centres’ for urgent intervention

Despite the rising incidence of chemical poisoning, accidental toxic exposures, and the recent tragic snakebite fatality in Abuja, Sustainable...

Science-based risk assessment cornerstone of Nigeria’s approach to GMOs – NBMA DG

Effective communication, transparency, and science-based risk assessments are the cornerstones of Nigeria’s approach to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Mr. Bello...

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World Wetlands Day: Oyo advised to curb indiscriminate vegetation clearance

The Oyo State Government has been advised to curb...

SRADeV decries absence of ‘Poison Centres’ for urgent intervention

Despite the rising incidence of chemical poisoning, accidental toxic...
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