…a high share due to low immunisation coverage and environmental risks such as indoor air pollution and malnutrition. A 2019 UNICEF analysis noted that Nigeria accounted for the highest number of pneumonia-related child deaths globally, with 162,000 deaths among under-5-year-olds annually. Also, the Coordinating Ministe…

…an additional 28 metric tons expected shortly."The organisation also highlighted air pollution as a persistent global health crisis that receives far less attention than disease outbreaks or natural disasters," he said.According to him, the new WHO data indicate that 6.5 billion people remain exposed to dangerous level…

In a landmark move aimed at addressing the growing environmental challenges confronting Nigeria's inland waterways, an indigenous multi-sectoral environmental company, Parts Central Limited, has been mandated by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to provide strategic oversight and implementation support for…

The governor explained that the relocation became necessary to safeguard the health and safety of students, teachers, and other members of the school community

…to determine the root cause of the incident. "Twice now, we have recorded cases of pollution in this school and some neighboring schools. "What is interesting is that the gas pollution occurred at about the same time in the affected schools-about three schools altogether-and this has happened on two separate occasions.…

…Ijebu-Ode, following renewed concerns over chemical inhalation linked to methane gas pollution on the school premises. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the decision on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, explaining that the move was necessary to protect students, teachers and other members of the sch…

…The vessels are expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions while reducing water pollution. Once fully implemented, the project is expected to increase the share of waterborne transport in Lagos from less than 1% currently to as much as 8% by 2032, in line with the Lagos State Transport Master Plan. As a key partner of Ni…