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UNGA 79: Nigeria joins global campaign against lead poisoning

Nigeria has joined the global campaign against lead poisoning, aimed at safeguarding the lives of vulnerable groups and marginalised communities. The Minister of Solid Minerals...

Stakeholders advocate reduction of marine plastic pollution before 2050

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Initiative for the Advancement of Waste Management in Africa (Waste Africa) say there is need to reduce...

Study identifies European cities with the highest noise pollution

Prolonged exposure to noise levels of 65 decibels (dB) or higher can lead to serious health issues, including increased risks of heart attacks, hypertension,...

ECOWAS devises regional action plan to tackle plastic pollution

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is stepping up efforts to combat plastic pollution across the region. A two-day workshop in Accra, Ghana,...

Clean Air Day highlights urgent need to invest in air pollution solutions for global prosperity

The world marked the fifth annual International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on Saturday, September 7, 2024, with calls for investment in clean...

Clean Air Day: Minister decries vehicular emissions as top air pollutant

Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, says that vehicular emissions are the greatest contributor to air pollution in Nigeria. He made this statement...

Fish, food scarcity loom in Niger Delta, warn environmentalists

The Akwa Ibom Oil Producing Community Development Network (AKIPCON) has expressed concerns over an impending fish scarcity in the Niger Delta, owing to environmental...

World Clean Air Day: Why reducing air pollution pays for itself

The news is filled with stories of smog thick enough to cover whole cities, shut down schools and offices, and ruin major sporting events,...

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Development of regional fertiliser value chain critical to achieving food security in Central Africa

Central Africa can put an end to a paradoxical situation where it depends on massive imports of food products...
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Court bars Wike, others from Abuja disputed land

An Abuja High Court has given an order of interim injunction restraining the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT),...

Nigeria can earn N1trn monthly from moringa farming – Association

The Moringa Production, Marketers and Farmers Welfare and Empowerment Association says its partnership with the Federal Government can generate...

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Court bars Wike, others from Abuja disputed land

An Abuja High Court has given an order of...
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