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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

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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

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NESREA, WJC Sign MOU on Wildlife Protection

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2025

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening wildlife protection in the country. The MoU, signed on Tuesday at NESREA’s headquarters in Abuja by the Director General/CEO of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, and Chief of

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Ogun Community Gets Reprieve as NESREA and Partners Strategize on Evacuation of Hazardous Slag

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2025

Residents of Ogijo, a community in Ogun State, South West Nigeria will soon enjoy a breath of fresh air as the National Environmental Standards and regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and her partners are putting finishing touches on a plan to evacuate hazardous Used Lead-Acid (ULAB) slag from the community. The exercise was the focus of […]

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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG

Daily Dispatch August 13, 2025

The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling

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NESREA seals Popular Ibiza Nite Club, 13 Other Facilities in Abuja for Flouting Environmental Laws

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2025

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down a popular entertainment centre, Ibiza Nite Club and 13 other facilities in Abuja for various environmental crimes. Addressing the media on the latest clampdown, the Director General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, on Wednesday warned facilities against violating environmental