By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is implementing policies aimed at reducing methane emissions from dumpsites and promoting sustainable waste management practices across the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, stated this at a stakeholder engagement workshop on the Multi-Solving Action for Methane Reduction in Nigeria (MAMRN) Project,Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua An NGO, the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has called for the expansion of community-based waste management and waste-to-wealth initiative in Nigeria. The Executive Director of GIFSEP, Dr Michael David, made the call at a Knowledge Management Workshop to mark the completion ofContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom The Chairman, Badagry Local Government, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, has appealed to the Ministry of Environment to provide more Private Sector Participation (PSP) trucks to serve the area. Hunpe, who made the appeal during the monthly sanitation on Saturday, said such provision was for the effective disposalContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Waste Management Society of Nigeria (WAMASON) has urged Nigerians to embrace proper waste disposal, recycling and environmental sanitation to promote public health and a cleaner environment. The call was made during a public sensitisation campaign in Abuja on Saturday to mark the 2026 World Population Day.Continue Reading
By Amira Muhammad A medical waste management specialist in Ilorin, Mr Lakadir Adebayo, has warned that poor handling and disposal of biomedical waste in healthcare facilities could expose health workers and patients to dangerous infections. He added that surrounding communities could also face serious environmental and public health hazards ifContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by improving waste management infrastructure, and enforcing public health sanitation standards in the territory. The Director of AEPB, Mrs Kate Ogbonna, said this at the 2026 FCT World Environment Day Commemoration Symposium on FridayContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nasarawa State Government and Digital Peers International (DPI) have intensified youth engagement on effective plastic use and sustainable waste management to promote environmental protection and economic opportunities. The initiative, tagged “Deploying the Power of IT-Engaged Youths in Effective Plastic Use and Plastic Waste Management,” was highlightedContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Abuja, March 6, 2026 (NAN) The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has decried the low performance of the waste evacuation and cleaning contractors, engaged by the Federal Capital Territory Administration to keep Abuja clean. The Director, Mrs Kate Ogbonna gave the assessment during an interactive session withContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N7.3 billion contracts for the provision of waste collection and management services in four delineated districts of the Federal Capital City. Chief Felix Obuah, Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of theContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) Daily, especially in morning and evening hours, shouts of ‘bola! bola! bola! rend the air in the streets of satellite towns in the Federal Capital Territory. These screeches signal the arrival or presence of informal refuse collectors known as ‘Mai Bola’ orContinue Reading
