Tag: #AirQuality
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EHCON ROLLS OUT AIR QUALITY RULES TO CUT EMISSIONS NATIONWIDE
Cleaner air is now a top priority as Environmental Health Council of Nigeria unveils new guidelines to slash carbon emissions across key sectors.* EHCON has introduced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality across Nigeria. Registrar Yakubu Baba says the target is ambitious—cut emissions by up to…
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DUST HAZE, STORMS TO SWEEP NIGERIA AS NiMET ISSUES 3-DAY WEATHER ALERT
Brace for hazy skies in the North and possible thunderstorms in the South as Nigeria faces three days of mixed weather conditions. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread dust haze and cloudy conditions across the country from Monday through Wednesday, with reduced visibility expected in several northern states. According to NiMet, northern Nigeria…
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LAGOS RESIDENTS SOUND ALARM OVER WORSENING AIR POLLUTION AMID URBAN GROWTH
Lagos is grappling with severe air quality issues caused by rapid urbanisation, with residents across the state calling for urgent action to tackle indiscriminate waste burning, vehicular emissions, and poor sanitation practices. From Ikorodu to Sasha and Oshodi to Alagbado, plumes of smoke from burning refuse, exhaust fumes, and industrial pollutants linger in the air,…
