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WHO tobacco treaty targets cigarette waste, industry liability in Geneva

Representatives from 160 countries adopted sweeping environmental protections and industry accountability measures on Saturday, November 22, 2025, as the world’s leading tobacco control treaty...

CSOs applaud Nigeria’s leadership at COP11, seek stronger domestic action

Civil society organisations (CSOs) working in tobacco control have applauded the “outstanding leadership” of the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako,...

COP11: Minister celebrates Nigeria’s progress at tobacco global meet

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has praised Nigeria’s tobacco control efforts since 2012, saying the country had made...

COP11: Stand up for public health, CSOs urge Nigerian delegates

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has urged Nigeria’s delegation to the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the...

Tobacco control COP to address nicotine addiction, Ethiopia reports suspected viral haemorrhagic fever outbreak

A rising wave of nicotine addiction, particularly among young people, and the growing threat of illicit tobacco trade will be addressed in the coming...

FCTC anniversary: CAPPA urges govt to escalate enforcement of tobacco control laws

As the world marks the 20th anniversary of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention of Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation...

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Climate, anti-war activists target German arms firm in Berlin

Tensions took a different form on Friday, April 10, 2026, as climate and anti-war activists staged a disruptive protest...
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How Lagos recycled 405.17 tonnes e-waste in 2025

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) recycled 405.17 tonnes of electronic waste in Lagos State in 2025. Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa...

The Big Itch: How climate change is fueling Africa’s mosquito crisis

In the Dakibiu community - a slum area located near Jabi, one of the commercial nerve centres of the...

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Climate, anti-war activists target German arms firm in Berlin

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How Lagos recycled 405.17 tonnes e-waste in 2025

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) recycled 405.17 tonnes of electronic...