The Federal Government and environmental stakeholders have taken steps to address the growing challenges of plastic waste pollution in the country.
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The Director of the Resource and Environmental Policy Research Centre (REPRC), Prof. Nnaemeka Chukwuone, has raised concerns about the rapid loss of forest and its detrimental effects on the ecosystem.
Bayelsa state governor, Douye Diri says International Oil Companies (lOCs), particularly Shell Petroleum Development Company, have been responsible for the environmental degradation in the state.
ASHENEWS reports that the Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) has urged journalists in Africa to expose the exploitation of the environment by firms and other organisations in the region.
The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and Environment has said that mining activities across the country must have minimized effect on the environment.
The Senate Vice Chairman on Environment, Ned Nwoko has disclosed that the Senate was resolute in addressing environmental degradation in the country.
A renowned environmentalist, Mr Nnimmo Bassey, has advocated imposition of pollution tax on top plastic polluters in Nigeria.
The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has kicked against plans by Shell Petroleum to sell its land…
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the leadership of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) on their recent affirmation of belief in…