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China Imposes 5-Year Anti-Dumping Duties on EU Pork

China has imposed final anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports for five years, at reduced rates. The move follows trade tensions and an investigation into harm to China's domestic industry. Get the full details.

Vietnam's Toxic Plastic Recycling Villages Exposed

In Vietnam's recycling villages, workers face severe health risks from toxic pollution while processing 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Discover the hidden cost of the global waste trade.

Nigerian Startup Transforms Waste into Valuable Furniture

Discover how Lagos-based Zannytecture is tackling Nigeria's waste crisis by upcycling tyres and plastic bottles into stylish furniture, creating green jobs and generating millions in revenue. Read their inspiring story.

LASG Plans 100 CNG Waste Trucks, 10-Year Clean-Up Strategy

Lagos State Government announces a 10-year plan to procure 100 CNG compactor trucks in 2026, aiming for 2,000 total trucks. LAWMA MD Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin details new billing, tricycles & landfill phase-out. Read more.

Akwa Ibom is Nigeria's Cleanest State for 2025

Akwa Ibom State has been ranked Nigeria's cleanest state for 2025. The report also reveals a worrying decline in national sanitation and public health indicators. Read more and see the full rankings.

Nigeria Loses $10bn Yearly to Post-Harvest Waste

Nigeria loses up to $10 billion annually from post-harvest losses, threatening food security and economic growth. Agritech CEO Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage and logistics.

Nigeria loses $10b annually to post-harvest waste

Nigeria loses an estimated $10 billion yearly due to post-harvest losses, threatening food security. Expert Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage, processing, and turning waste into wealth.

Lagos Sets 18-Month Timeline to Close Major Landfills

Lagos State Government announces Olusosun and Soluos dump sites will be decommissioned within 18 months. New waste plants in Badagry, Ikorodu, and Epe to serve as alternatives. Read more about the environmental transformation.

Dangote Refinery Saves Nigeria N10bn Yearly

Dangote Refinery is saving Nigeria over N10 billion annually in foreign exchange by replacing fuel imports with locally refined products. Discover how this impacts Nigeria's economy.

96 Arrested for Flouting Sanitation Law in Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Government arrested 96 persons for violating environmental sanitation laws. The state also plans to revitalize waste recycling plants in Lafia and Karu to improve public health.

Six Arrested for Illegal Dumping in Lagos

Lagos authorities arrest six individuals for illegal refuse dumping in Meiran. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab confirms offenders face legal action at LAWMA. Read details.

Ukraine-Greece Energy Deal Boosts US LNG Imports

Ukraine secures vital US LNG imports through Greece's Trans-Balkan pipeline as EU plans Russian gas ban by 2027. Zelensky announces January deliveries amid ongoing energy security challenges.

Abuja Waste Crisis: Tinubu's Aide Warns Wike

Presidential aide Temitope Ajayi warns FCT Minister Wike about Abuja's waste management breakdown. Refuse heaps threaten public health crisis. Falana demands apology in land dispute.

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