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We’ll prosecute anyone caught dumping refuse indiscriminately – Oyo

Oyo State Government has said that it will prosecute anyone caught disposing refuse indiscriminately in the state. Commissioner for Environment, Mr Abiodun Oni, stated this...

FENRAD to Abia: Beyond sack, funding ASEPA is key

The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), a pro-democracy and environmental rights advocacy group, read in the news recently about the sack...

Aba will henceforth experience timely disposal of its refuse – Commissioner

Abia State Commissioner for Environment, Chief Sam Nwogu, has promised that Aba residents will henceforth experience timely disposal of their refuse. He said that the...

Waste managers express worry over filled dumpsites

The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) on Thursday, December 23, 2021 called on the Lagos State Government to pay more attention to...

Stakeholders urge investment in plastic waste management to address youth unemployment

Some stakeholders in waste management have called for investment in opportunities around plastic wastes management to create more jobs for the teeming youths. They spoke...

Group urges govt, Lagos to strengthen value chain in waste management

The Lagos-based Nature Care Resource Centre (NCRC) has called on government at different tiers to strengthen the value chain of Lagos and Nigeria’s waste management...

Bauchi spends N150m on construction of waste dump sites, others

The Bauchi State Government says it has spent about N150 million on construction of additional waste collection sites in the state. Alhaji Hamisu Shira, Commissioner...

How Innovation in plastic management will advance Africa’s efforts in realising SDGs

Current waste management practices in Africa are causing major economic, social and environmental impacts. The rise in plastic consumption combined with weak waste collection...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity...