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NESREA Shuts Down 30 Non-Compliant Facilities Over EIA Violations

Daily Dispatch April 28, 2026

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), alongside members of the press, carried out an enforcement exercise in Abuja, sealing 30 facilities over non-compliance with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements in the construction sector. In a

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NESREA Seals Abuja Quarry After Death of 10-Year-Old

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down Dai Jin Jia Quarry located in ACO Village along Airport Road, Abuja, following the tragic death of a 10-year-old boy during a blasting operation. The incident, which occurred on Friday, February 27, 2026, prompted immediate intervention by the agency after it received reports

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NESREA shuts Sunseed Oil facility in Zaria over air pollution violations

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has ordered the closure of the Sunseed Oil processing plant in Zaria, Kaduna State, following findings of severe air pollution linked to the facility’s operations. NESREA said the action was taken after investigations confirmed that the plant was emitting harmful pollutants into the atmosphere

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NESREA, Ogun state seal recycling facilities

Daily Dispatch November 27, 2025

…Quarry Shut after Flying Rocks Injured School Students The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) in collaboration with Ogun State Ministry of Environment, on Thursday sealed off recycling facilities in Ogijo community in Ogun State. The sealing followed the failure of the operators to comply with the provisions of the National

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FCT designated for implementation of NESREA / UNEP innovative waste management pilot project

Daily Dispatch November 14, 2025

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has began the process of reforming the waste management system in the country. Also, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT has been designated as the pilot state for the implementation of the reforms. In order to put […]

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Ogijo Pollution: NESREA DG Meets Recyclers, Threatens Revocation of Licenses

Daily Dispatch September 23, 2025

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has threatened to revoke the operational licenses of recycling facilities who refuse to comply with agreed protocol for remediation of Ogijo Community in Ogun State . The Director General of the agency, Prof. Innocent Barikor gave the warning on Monday during a meeting with recyclers whose