Residents of Ogijo, a community in Ogun State, South West Nigeria will soon enjoy a breath of fresh air as the National Environmental Standards and regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and her partners are putting finishing touches on a plan to evacuate hazardous Used Lead-Acid (ULAB) slag from the community. The exercise was the focus of...
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
The Director General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Prof. Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos. He assured the team that...
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NEWMAP-EIB and Great Green Wall Forge Stronger Ties on Watershed Management and degraded Land Restoration
The National Project Coordinator of the Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), Engr. Ayuba Anda Yalaks, Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit to the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NGGW) to deepen collaboration in watershed management, combat land degradation, and promote environmental sustainability. During the visit, Engr. Yalaks congratulated the Director...
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NESREA DG APPRECIATES ENVIRONMENT MINISTER FOR COMMITMENT TOWARDS OGONI CLEAN UP
The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof Innocent Barikor has expressed his appreciation to the Honourable Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal for his commitment towards the cleanup of Ogoni land. Prof. Barikor extended his thanks to Abbas Lawal on Thursday, during the commissioning of newly completed water...
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Prof Barikor warns facilities as NESREA seals Ibiza , 13 Others for Flouting Environmental Laws
The Director General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, on Wednesday warned facilities against violating environmental laws, promising that the commitment of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to environmental protection remained unwavering. Prof. Barikor gave the warning as the Agency shut down popular entertainment center Ibiza Nite Club and 13 other facilities...
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NESREA TO UNVEIL DIGITAL MARKETPLACE FOR WASTE FOR WASTES TRANSACTIONS.
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has finalized plans to introduce a digital marketplace for waste transactions in line with Nigeria’s adoption of the circular economy.NESREA and Recyclestack have partnered to create the Waste Marketplace Nigeria platform, which aims to digitize Nigeria’s circular economy. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program, which expands a...
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NGURU EMIRATE COUNCIL GOT FG SUPPORT FOR TREE PLANTING
The Federal Government’s dedication to collaborating with conventional institutions to advance environmental sustainability through tree planting and other climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives has been reaffirmed by Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal. This was said by the Minister when HRH Mustafa Ibn Kyari, the Emir of Nguru, and his delegation paid the Ministry a...
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NEWMAP-EIB National Project Coordinator Holds High-Level Meeting with State Project Coordinators Ahead of Project Launch
The National Project Coordinator, European Investment Bank assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation -Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB) on Friday held a high level meeting with the project coordinators of the 23 participating states, ahead of the project launch. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Adams Kambari represented by Director Legal Services, Mrs O. A....
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NESREA SANCTIONS 21 FACILITIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
21 facilities in the Federal Capital Territory were shut down by the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA) on Wednesday for violating current environmental regulations. Ochacho Real Homes Limited, Idu; the Cosgrove Shopping Mall Project, Wuse II; Belmont Court, Idu; and eighteen other facilities and projects were among those that were sealed. Speaking...
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NEWMAP TACKLING NATURAL DISASTERS IN NIGERIA
In order to address the devastating effects of gully erosion, land degradation, and watershed mismanagement throughout the nation, the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) was first started with financial assistance from the World Bank and the Nigerian government. Over the course of eight fruitful years (2013–2022), NEWMAP carried out transformative interventions in 23...