Environment ministry bans single-use plastics at its headquarters, agencies
Jan. 13, 2023 The Federal Ministry of Environment has resolved to discontinue the use of single-use plastics at its headquarters and its agencies to drive a culture of waste reduction….
Wildlife: FG destroys record 2.5 tonnes of seized elephant tusks worth $11.2mÂ
Jan. 9, 2024 The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has destroyed a total of 2.5 tonnes of confiscated wildlife stockpiles–ivories and elephant tusks–under its custody valued at…
NCC, NATCOMS lead stakeholders to 2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue
Telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is leading the industry in mopping up support for the 2023 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue scheduled at the prestigious Welcome Centre…
Nigeria destroys seized pangolin parts to deter wildlife trafficking
October 17, 2023 Nigeria has burned four tonnes of seized pangolin scales, valued at $1.4 million, the first time it has publicly destroyed seized wildlife products to discourage illegal trafficking,…
NESREA holds stakeholders consultation on plastic waste control regulation
July 28, 2023 The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has held its stakeholders review on the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations 2023. The consultation which was…
Nigeria, Cameroon plan trans-boundary heritage site to protect endangered species
March 27, 2023 Nigeria and Cameroon are planning to establish a world heritage site for the protection of endangered species such as gorillas, chimpanzees, lions and elephants native to both…
FG targets about 300 tons of e-wastes collectionÂ
Dec. 19, 2022 The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), says it is targeting about 300 tons of e-wastes collection across the country. The Director-General of the agency,…
We sealed 160 facilities in 3 years – NESREA
December 18, 2022 National Environmental Standards Regulatory Agency (NESREA) says it has sealed 160 facilities across the country from 2019 to date for violating environmental rules and regulations. Director-General of…
Environmental pollution: FG to apply principles of polluters pays’ to help in remediation efforts of polluted communities
Nov. 1, 2022 …Institute an environmental task force, to sanction erring companies, local collaborators The Federal Government on Monday says it is set to institute an environmental task force on…
Destruction of 20tons drugs an indication of NDLEA’s resolve — Marwa
Nov. 30, 2021 Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has described the public destruction/burning of 20 tons of assorted illicit…