The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), a regulatory arm of the Ministry of Environment is currently opening up a new zonal office in Owerri, Imo. The agency, headed by Dr Chidi Anukam, is charged with the responsibility of ensuring the protection and development of the environment, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development of Nigeria’s... Read More

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October 21, 2014

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Mess up the environment and get sanctioned – Read how NESREA plans to do this

by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Government has mapped out modalities to implement sanctions against erring companies in the areas of environmental degradation through the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy as parts of efforts of the government to create healthy and sustainable environment This, it said is part of efforts to ensure that companies cooperate and... Read More

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January 10, 2013

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Beware: Shipload of toxic e-waste arrives at Lagos port

Security and environmental officials, yesterday, quarantined a ship laden with e-waste which they said is toxic and posed major threat to humans. The ship, M.V Marevia brought in two containers considered very dangerous and sent port officials into a panic mode. e-Waste consists of old and outdated electronic gadgets and materials such as refrigerators, containing ... Read More

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