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Single-use plastics banned in Lagos, Nigeria

BY July 1, 2025, the Lagos State Government will commence the enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics. The ban is in line with a global trend where many governments are placing restrictions on the use of plastic products,

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Nigeria restates commitment to EPR model, move to tackle plastic waste

The Federal Government has restated its strong commitment to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model as a major step towards tackling plastic pollution and strengthening environmental sustainability. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at a one-day capacity-building workshop on EPR,

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Lagos plastic ban could trigger job losses, MAN warns

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment could lead to job losses and trigger economic, operational and social consequences for manufacturers, traders, recyclers, and

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Shoprite ends nylon bag use due to plastic ban

Shoppers at the different outlets of a popular retail store, Shoprite, in Lagos are gradually adjusting to its decision to stop providing nylon bags to customers. Shoprite, on January 1, stopped providing nylon bags to customers in line with

Month: July 2025

Single-use plastics banned in Lagos, Nigeria

Nigeria restates commitment to EPR model, move to tackle plastic waste

Lagos plastic ban could trigger job losses, MAN warns

Shoprite ends nylon bag use due to plastic ban

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