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We need policies that mandate people to recycle – Idehai

The first-ever Reverse Vending Machine (RVM), an automated device made entirely in Nigeria that collects, counts, and rewards consumers for their used plastic bottles...

Circular economy: Lagos launches ‘eco-circulate’ sensitisation campaign

The Lagos State Government is set to launch a sensitisation initiative aimed at promoting the Circular Economy as a solution to diversify the state's...

Govt unveils national battery control regulations to curb pollution

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations 2024 to prevent and minimise pollution and waste emanating from batteries...

UNICEF targets 5,000 Katsina youths to effectively manage plastic waste

The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF) says it will engage about 5,000 youths across Katsina State as part of efforts to transform plastic waste...

Nigeria to develop national digital repository for waste pickers

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Abuja, promised to develop a National Digital Repository for waste pickers to address...

NEMA partners with Lagos, Benue to strengthen flood response mechanism

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the Lagos State Emergency Management agency (LASEMA) on Thursday, August 15, 2024, held a workshop...

Kwara inaugurates task force on indiscriminate refuse disposal

The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a 300-member task force with the mandate to ensure proper refuse disposal and clean environment across the state. In...

Environmentalist calls for proper waste management to conserve biodiversity

An environmentalist, Mr Taiwo Adewole, has urged the government and Nigerians to ensure proper waste management to conserve biodiversity and prevent pollution. Adewole, who made...

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Yobe partners UCLG Africa in local govts’ development

Yobe State Government has initiated a partnership with the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) in...
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NEDC empowers 300 scavengers to combating Borno’s 105kg monthly waste

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has empowered 300 scavengers with Briquette Machines to combating Borno’s 105kg monthly waste...

Don advises govt on affordable housing for vulnerable individuals

A retired Professor of Sociology, Lai Olurode, has urged the Federal Government to partner the private sector to deliver...

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Yobe partners UCLG Africa in local govts’ development

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NEDC empowers 300 scavengers to combating Borno’s 105kg monthly waste

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