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Environmental Groups Demand Binding Targets as Nigeria’s Plastic Crisis Deepens Plastic sachet waste blocking drainage and causing flooding in Lagos

Oluwafunbi Bello February 18, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Environmental groups warn Nigeria’s plastic pollution emergency is accelerating, urging governments to adopt binding...

Lagos Urges Circular Economy Adoption Amid Rising Plastic Pollution Risks Lagos officials speak on circular economy and plastic pollution risks

Korede Abdullah February 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government urges residents to embrace a circular economy model as officials...

Sachet Water Crisis Exposes Nigeria’s Plastic Pollution, Water Failures Plastic sachet water waste clogging drainage in Abuja

Oluwafunbi Bello January 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s heavy reliance on plastic sachet water once again exposes deep failures in public...

Multi-State Campaign Launched to Tackle Nigeria’s Plastic Pollution Crisis Volunteers cleaning up plastic waste at Alpha Beach Lagos

Oluwafunbi Bello November 30, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Sterling One Foundation, in partnership with Sterling Bank and the African Cleanup Initiative...

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