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Pollution

Bumpy task of tracking microplastics across Africa

“We know that there is serious plastic pollution going on, but what we observed at Osun River was beyond expectation.” Dr Gideon Idowu, an...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2023

Pollution

Stakeholders raise alarm over pollution of Osun River by artisanal miners

An NGO, Urban Alert, and other stakeholders in environmental sector on Friday, September 2, 2022, expressed concern over the pollution of Osun River by...

Michael Simire - September 2, 2022

Water & Sanitation

Osun festival: Devotees defy govt, drink contaminated water from river

In spite of the state government’s warning against drinking water from Osun River during the grand finale of the Osun Osogbo Festival due to contamination,...

Michael Simire - August 12, 2022

Water & Sanitation

Osun warns devotees, tourists against drinking from Osun River

The Osun State Government has advised tourists, devotees and visitors to the grand finale of the annual Osun Osogbo Festival on Friday, August 12,...

Michael Simire - August 11, 2022

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Climate ChangeNovember 21, 2024

Climate change: Lagos advocates early warning system

The Lagos State Government has advocated early warning system as a necessary environmental protection strategy against climate change effects. Dr...

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Oil & GasNovember 21, 2024

Clean energy: Govt reiterates commitment to invest in hydrogen

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated commitment to promote hydrogen as a clean energy source, with vast potential...

Climate ChangeNovember 21, 2024

Draft NCQG text lacks meaningful commitments from developed countries – PACJA

Despite acknowledging the widening financial gaps and barriers faced by developing nations, the NCQG text, says the Pan African...

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