Nigeria govt inaugurates committee to enforce ban on single-use plastics
The government said the indiscriminate disposal of plastic materials contributes significantly to marine pollution and land degradation across the country
Tag: Styrofoam
Lagos Island battles Styrofoam waste, uncovered manholes, open defecation (PHOTOS)
PREMIUM TIMES has observed residents along Ibraimoh-Igbo Street in Itafaji openly defecating and dumping food waste into shallow gutters.
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Again, Lagos discovers styrofoam warehouse, seizes products
In January, the government banned the use and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics in the state.
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Taskforce discovers styrofoam warehouse in Lagos market, seizes products
Mr Wahab said the owner of the confiscated products brought them to the market in the early hours of the ...
Oyo govt bans use of styrofoam
The Commissioner for Health, Mrs Ajetunmobi, said the decision was part of government efforts to uphold food safety standards in ...
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Nigerian lawmakers ask government to ban single-use plastic
The House asked the government to initiate a phased approach to the ban by providing sufficient time for businesses and ...
Ban of Take-Away Packs: Lagos orders clampdown on manufacturers, distributors
Our state cannot be held hostage to the economic interests of a few wealthy business owners compared to the millions ...
