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UN plastics treaty talks collapse as countries fail to agree on targets

Negotiations to draft a legally binding treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis have ended without an agreement, as countries failed to agree on key...

INC-5: Nigeria, 84 others support ‘Standing up for Ambition’

Nigeria and 84 other countries taking part in the ongoing INC-5 negotiations in Busan have expressed support for the "Standing up for Ambition", a...

Stakeholders urge Nigerian govt to ban single-use plastics from 2025

A team of stakeholders comprising journalists and civil society, who gathered from November 28 to 29, 2024, in Lagos at a media capacity building...

INC-5: Why world needs an ambitious Global Plastic Pollution Treaty – WWF

Coming on the heels of lackluster performances at two major global environmental summits on nature and climate, INC-5 - the fifth and final round...

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,...

Circular economy: Key to reducing plastic pollution

The prediction that, by 2050, oceans will contain more plastic than fish (by weight), highlights the detrimental effects that plastic pollution has on the...

Plastic pollution: Manufacturers urged to design products with recyclable, biodegradable materials

Manufacturers have been called upon to realise that their responsibility extends beyond just creating products, and thus should start designing commodities with end-of-life considerations...

INC-4: Africa shouldn’t become dumping ground for plastics – Orekha

The Executive Director of Connected Advocacy, Prince Israel Orekha, has warned developed countries of the world to desist from turning Africa into a dumping...

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The critical need for energy access in Africa: A roadmap to prosperity

Across Africa, the sunlight shines bright and natural resources abound. Yet despite that lies a pressing issue that threatens...
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China to partner int’l community for global peace, green environment

The Chinese government on Friday, January 17, 2025, promised to work closely with the international community to ensure sustainable peace...

Pollution: NESREA seals popular Nasarawa relaxation garden

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed off Cyvilian Garden, a popular relaxation spot located...

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The critical need for energy access in Africa: A roadmap to prosperity

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China to partner int’l community for global peace, green environment

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