Tag: #Sustainability
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NESREA SHUTS DOWN 30 ABUJA SITES IN ENVIRONMENT CRACKDOWN
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has sealed 30 construction sites across Abuja over violations of environmental laws. Affected sites include firms like Primgate Reality and XTadok Nigeria Limited in Wuye, and Samdus Limited in Asokoro. According to DG Innocent Barikor, the crackdown followed inspections that exposed poor compliance—especially failure to provide proper…
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WASTE CRISIS ALERT: EXPERTS DEMAND SKILLS SHAKE-UP IN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
From building collapses to demolition debris, Nigeria’s waste problem is piling up—and experts say we’re not ready. The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria is calling for urgent reforms to tackle growing gaps in construction and demolition waste management across the country. AWAMN President Olugbenga Adebola says Nigeria lacks the technical skills and structured systems…
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FAE UNVEILS “ECOFINE” PAPER, PUSHES GREEN SHIFT IN NIGERIA’S PAPER INDUSTRY
Even in a digital-first world, paper isn’t retiring yet it’s just going green.FAE Ltd. (Flexible & Advanced Enterprises Ltd.) has launched a new eco-friendly copier paper brand, “Ecofine,” aimed at boosting environmental sustainability and strengthening Nigeria’s paper manufacturing sector. The unveiling took place in Lagos during the 2026 World Envelope Day celebration, an annual event…
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NIGERIA’S WASTE CRISIS: EXPERTS PUSH DIGITAL FIX FOR 87,000 TONNES OF DAILY TRASH
With Nigeria producing mountains of waste every single day, experts say the real question isn’t “where does it go?” but “why aren’t we managing it smarter, faster, and digitally?” Nigeria is drowning in trash—about 87,671 tonnes of it daily—and experts now say the way out is not just more bins, but smarter tech and smarter…
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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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BETTER LIVESTOCK, BETTER ECONOMY: FG PUSHES SUSTAINABLE ANIMAL SYSTEMS
Treat animals right, grow the economy—Nigeria’s livestock future may depend on it. Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, says adopting sustainable livestock systems and improving animal welfare is key to boosting food security and economic growth. Speaking at a conference hosted at Obafemi Awolowo University, the minister stressed that humane treatment of animals isn’t…
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TÜRKİYE MOVES TO BAN SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BY YEAR-END
Türkiye is set to phase out common disposable plastics—forks, spoons, straws, plates, and cotton buds—following the EU’s Single-Use Plastics directive, as part of its environmental push. The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change says the regulation, now in draft form, could cut 1.5 million tons of carbon emissions annually and save around $44 million…
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UNILAG, NIMASA TEAM UP TO BOOST MARITIME EDUCATION FOR YOUTH
Students were introduced to global shipping, sustainability, and career opportunities in Nigeria’s maritime sector during a joint event by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and its Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS) with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). IMO representative Subaskar Sitsabeshan spoke to UNILAG International School…
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MAKE BIG POLLUTERS PAY (MBPP) COALITION REJECTS TROPICAL FOREST FOREVER FACILITY, WARN OF DANGEROUS FINANCIALISATION OF NATURE
The Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) Coalition has condemned the newly launched Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) as a misleading attempt to financialise nature under the pretense of protection. Robert Egbe, Media Officer for Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), spoke out for the coalition in Abuja during COP30, where the $125 billion TFFF…
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GERMAN COURT RULES PRISONS NOT OBLIGED TO PROVIDE VEGAN MEALS
A Munich court has ruled that German prisons are not legally required to serve vegan meals to inmates. This decision came after a prisoner claimed his basic human rights were violated because he was offered only vegetarian and lactose-free meals, with the option to buy his own vegan food. The court explained that catering to…
