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ICCON sensitizes Rivers state residents on chemical safety, security

Stephanie Simon May 31, 2023 0

The Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON) has raised awareness on chemical safety and security in communities in Ahoada East and Ahoada West Local Government Areas of Rivers State, stressing the need to secure hazardous…

Agric/Environment

Nigeria imports Hazardous Pesticides worth N75bn- SRADev

Amaka Nliam Oct 27, 2022 0

The Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev) says Nigeria spent N75bn on the importation of highly hazardous pesticides between 2020 to 2021. Dr. Leslie Adogame, the Executive…

Agric/Environment

NAFDAC Warn Farmers, Traders against Poisonous Chemicals to Preserve Food

Hauwa Mustapha Aug 25, 2021 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm that traders and farmers are using poisonous chemicals to preserve foods. The agency also said kerosene and petrol tankers are being used to…