8 h. ago CAPPA seeks urgent response to Nigeria’s waste management crisis

By Merit Ibe   The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has emphasised the need for an organized response by the  federal, state and local government authorities to Nigeria’s waste management crisis. CAPPA is worried that the fate of the  planet hangs precariously in the balance, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable practices and […] The post CAPPA seeks urgent response to Nigeria’s waste management crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources For Defection Ceremony

Labour Party in Delta State has berated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over what its described as ‘wasteful defection ceremony’. The National Vice Chairman South-South of the party, Chief Tony Ezeagwu, led this out on Tuesday while reacting to the defection of Peoples Democratic Party’s members in Asaba. Ezeagwu noted that LP will maintain a strong opposition […] The post LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources For Defection Ceremony appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources To Celebrate Defection To APC

Labour Party in Delta State has berated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over what its described as ‘wasteful defection ceremony’. The National Vice Chairman South-South of the party, Chief Tony Ezeagwu, led this out on Tuesday while reacting to the defection of Peoples Democratic Party’s members in Asaba. Ezeagwu noted that LP will maintain a strong opposition […] The post LP Slams Gov Oborevwori For Wasting Resources To Celebrate Defection To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Shattered trust: How management missteps tainted insurance reputation in Nigeria

By Henry Uche mercy4henryuc@gmail.com       The constant question on the lips of the Nigeria’s business community is; why is insurance penetration in Nigeria stagnated at one per cent? The answer is not far-fetched. According to experts, years of policyholder neglect, unpaid claims and regulatory lapses have left the industry grappling with a crisis of […] The post Shattered trust: How management missteps tainted insurance reputation in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources

  The Federal Government has formally terminated the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme, branding it ineffective and unsustainable. The decision marks a shift in educational funding policy, with a renewed focus on investing in home-grown talent through domestic scholarship schemes. The BEA had enabled Nigerian students to pursue studies in countries such as Russia, […] The post FG Ends Foreign Scholarship Scheme, Calls It Waste Of Resources appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Excitement at ‘The Initiates Plc’ as Nigeria’s waste management sector eyes big boost ahead LGA autonomy

…Investors approve sourcing of more capital Firms in the waste management industry seem to target a boost as new opportunities read more Excitement at ‘The Initiates Plc’ as Nigeria’s waste management sector eyes big boost ahead LGA autonomy

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5 d. ago Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionise waste management, others

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state’s waste management strategy from the traditional “collect and dump” model to a modern, sustainable circular economy approach. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made this announcement at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. He […] The post Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionise waste management, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionize waste management, others

By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the state’s waste management strategy from the traditional “collect and dump” model to a modern, sustainable circular economy approach. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made this announcement at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja. He […] The post Lagos unveils agenda to revolutionize waste management, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NEC approves textile board, $90bn agribusiness, livestock plan

Shettima: We’re builders of a sustainable future, not crisis managers Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, approved the Cotton, Textile, and Garment Development Board and agribusiness and livestock strategies projected to generate $74–$90 billion by 2035, aiming to boost Nigeria’s economy and address insecurity. […] The post NEC approves textile board, $90bn agribusiness, livestock plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria can transform mushroom production waste into valuable feed resource to boost circular agricultural economy – Anotaenwere

Chika C. Anotaenwere, a Nigerian scholar currently pursuing a doctorate degree in the US, is pioneering a groundbreaking advances in read more Nigeria can transform mushroom production waste into valuable feed resource to boost circular agricultural economy – Anotaenwere

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1 week ago Unilag seeks solution to Nigeria’s 32m tons of waste pollution

holds a-day seminar on de-carbonisation of waste recycling   The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka in efforts to give Nigerians read more Unilag seeks solution to Nigeria’s 32m tons of waste pollution

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2 w. ago FG seeks stronger EU security collaboration to tackle terrorism, banditry

The Nigerian Minister of Defense, Badaru Abubakar, has announced plans to strengthen defense cooperation with the European Union to combat terrorism and banditry in the country. This development was disclosed on Monday during a meeting with the Director of Peace Partnership and Crisis Management Department of the European External Action Service in Brussels, at the Read More

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2 w. ago Irrigation: Tinubu urges African leaders to embrace innovative strategies

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged African countries to embrace innovative strategies to tackle the continent’s irrigation and water management crisis. Tinubu made this call while declaring open the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage, currently holding in Abuja. The president who was represented by the Secretary to the […] The post Irrigation: Tinubu urges African leaders to embrace innovative strategies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UNILAG plans seminar on managing Nigeria’s yearly 32m tonnes of waste

Speakers from University of Lagos (UNILAG), Coca-Cola Company, Lafarge Africa and Polysmart Group are set to lead brainstorming on decarbonisation read more UNILAG plans seminar on managing Nigeria’s yearly 32m tonnes of waste

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2 w. ago Cormart To Launch Advanced Cold Storage Facility To Boost Food, Pharma Sectors

Cormart Nigeria Limited, a leading provider of chemical and food raw material solutions and part of TGI Group, is poised to open its cutting-edge cold storage facility to reduce food waste, preserve perishables, and improve pharmaceutical storage across Nigeria. With the country facing significant post-harvest losses due to inadequate storage, this facility offers 3,000 MT […]

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3 w. ago EU Supports FG’s Efforts Towards Sustainable Waste Management 

The European Union (EU), in partnership with the federal government, is promoting circularity in the fashion and textile industry, in line with the United Nations (UN) international zero-waste agenda. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, stressed the need to reduce waste generated in the textile industry, which globally stands at an […]

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3 w. ago AWAMN Demands Enabling Environment For Efficient Waste Management

The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called for an environment enabling its members to deliver efficient and effective waste management in the state. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, President (AWAMN), made the call in a chat in Lagos. Adebola said that effective and efficient waste management requires commitment and collaboration between the government and […]

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3 w. ago EU, FG to promote zero waste agenda in fashion, textile industry

The European Union, in partnership with the Federal Government is promoting circularity in the fashion and textile industry, in line with the United Nations international zero waste agenda. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot stressed the need to reduce waste generated in the textile industry which globally stands at an alarming Read More

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3 w. ago Source segregation crucial to achieving zero waste – Stakeholders

Stakeholders have canvassed source segregation, the practice of separating waste materials at the point of generation, as a crucial step towards achieving zero waste in Lagos State. The president of the National Union of Scrap and Waste Workers of Nigeria, Friday Oku, disclosed this during a project launch for the demonstration of zero waste and Read More

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