World Environment Day
12 Jun 2023
A professor of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Forensics, Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye has advocated the use of technological innovations to manage plastic waste crises in the country.
7 Jun 2023
In observance of the 2023 World Environment Day, leading consumer packaged goods company and member of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCHBC), Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd. has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to a World Without Waste through sustainable plastic and waste management by hosting a plastic recycling awareness campaign with her partners and Employees.…
6 Jun 2023
• Environmentalists take awareness to markets in Rivers Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, yesterday, reiterated the need for multi-sectoral effort and technological innovations to protect the environment, calling on stakeholders to continue exploring innovations to solve pressing environmental challenges. The governor said this in commemoration of World Environment Day, which is marked every year…
6 Jun 2023
In commemoration of World Environment Day (WED), yesterday, Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has canvassed immediate ban on Styrofoam plates and utensils in Nigeria.
6 Jun 2023
A non-governmental organisation, Esteemed Hub Foundation, in collaboration with Education As A Vaccine and African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), yesterday, marked World Environment Day in Niger State.
5 Jun 2023
Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transcorp Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship by hosting a special tree planting ceremony to celebrate World Environment Day.
5 Jun 2023
Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) will, today, join the rest of the world to mark the World Environment Day (WED) with a focus on solving Nigeria’s worsening plastic pollution problem.
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