Ogun Unveils Ogijo Lead Pollution Report, Threatens Factory Shutdown
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has unveiled a lead pollution assessment report on Ogijo and surrounding communities, warning that industrial facilities found…
Topic
Lead Poisoning
FG Warns 80m Nigerian Children Face Lead Exposure
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has warned that an estimated 80 million Nigerian children are exposed to lead poisoning, unveiling a five-year strategic…
WHO Warns Lead Exposure Threatens 815m Children
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to strengthen measures against lead exposure, warning that an estimated 815 million children…
Senate Declares Emergency Over Lead Poisoning in Lagos–Ogun Border Communities
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Senate on Thursday declared a national emergency following confirmation of a widespread lead-poisoning crisis affecting Ogijo, a densely populated community…
SON Trains Officials on XRF to Combat Lead Contamination
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), in partnership with the global public health organisation Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), has trained…
Nationwide Campaign Warns: Edible Clay ‘Nzu’ Contains Toxic Lead
ABUJA, Nigeria – The C-Circle Foundation for Sustainable Health and Environment has launched a nationwide public health campaign to end the consumption of nzu…