A new report by the World Health Organization on air pollution and child health, launched on the occasion of their first Global Health Conference on Air Pollution and Health, shows that almost all of the world’s children are exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution. The report also finds that in an increasingly populated and warmer […]
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The Lagos State Government has directed the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAM), otherwise known as PSP operators, to resume the door-to-door evacuation of waste. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government gave the directive during a meeting with the waste managers on Tuesday in Lagos. The Secretary to the State Government
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About 6 months ago, we spoke with High Chief Eric Bariza Dooh, the traditional ruler of Goi community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State; a community that has been declared uninhabitable as a result of ecological devastation occasioned by oil pollution. We recently spoke again with the High Chief who is also a
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Last week, I was meeting a few friends at a popular Lagos lagoon-front clubhouse. We were treated to a scenic view with luxury boats gently bobbing on the soft waves repeatedly crashing against the boundary walls of the clubhouse. With promises of an idyllic sunset, we could really have been anywhere in the world. Except
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Original post on CreditCards.com Sustainable living not only minimizes our impact on the natural world, it also creates an avenue for us to chose what we put in our bodies, the clothes we wear and the way we treat our homes. Due to this, going green can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. This
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Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.- Dalai Lama It is doubtful whether the saying “health is wealth” can ever become a cliché. This is because good health leads to productivity and better performance, which in turn can lead to wealth. Poor health, on the other hand, leads
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October 22nd, 2016 was the date that had been ringing in our heads for many weeks, we were finally going to launch our CampusCleanUp project with Passion House. We chose Obafemi Awolowo University because of the very proactive student body who were already pushing environmental advocacy online, The Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies (ECOMSA), All
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Chioma Angela Ukonu (Mrs.) is the Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer at RecyclePoints Limited;a Social Entrepreneur with focus on environmental sustainability, women empowerment, youth employment and community engagement. She is a member of African Youth Initiative on Climate Change, a Youwin award winner, EDC/British Council CEP alumna, Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program (TEEP) alumna, SMEDAN certifiedand a beneficiary
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The Lagos State government has shut down 23 churches in the state over disturbing noises coming from their domains. The churches include the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Renewal Church in Surulere and Foursquare Gospel Church in Ogudu, Ojota area of the state. Also sealed off are at least nine clubs and hotels following a series of
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