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WAPAN president seeks recognition, support for 13,000 members
By Faridat Salifu
The National President of the Waste Pickers Association of Nigeria (WAPAN), Salisu Ali Yarima,…
Handling the rising challenge of electronic waste
By Faridat Salifu
The escalating problem of electronic waste poses significant environmental challenges. E-waste…
Waste pickers call for government support to aid operations
By Obiabin Onukwugha
Waste Pickers Association of Nigeria (WAPAN), has called on governments at all levels to…
UN raises alarm over waste dumping in open spaces
By Faridat Salifu
The United Nations has warned authorities over abandoned waste in the open spaces in most…
Breakthrough in plastic waste mgt: Scientists convert microplastics into…
By George George Idowu
Plastic waste, particularly microplastics, has become a mounting environmental challenge,…
NEMA, SEMA sensitise Kano residents to solid waste management
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) have…
Kwara govt bans unregistered waste pickers, launches anti-dumping taskforce
By George George Idowu
Kwara State Government has banned the activities of unregistered scavengers in Ilorin…
Nigerian teenager wins eco-hero award for plastic waste upcycling
By George George Idowu
A 16-year-old Nigerian, Manasseh Aluga, has received global recognition for his…
Kwara Govt inaugurates task force on indiscriminate refuse disposal
The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a 300-member task force with the mandate to ensure proper refuse…
Lagos govt picks Bariga to host recycling facility
By Our Reporter
The Managing Director Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has…
