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Lagos State Government bans styrofoam and other single-use plastics

The Lagos State Government has banned the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics with immediate effect. The decision was made following the menace that single-use plastics, especially non-biodegradable Styrofoam, were causing to the environment. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who announced this in a statement he personally Read More…

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Nigeria eases crypto ban but imposes new regulations on virtual assets

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reversed its earlier decision to ban banks and financial institutions from transacting in cryptocurrencies, acknowledging the global trend towards regulating digital assets. The bank issued a new circular on December 22, outlining the rules and requirements for firms dealing in crypto assets. The CBN imposed a ban on Read More…

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Nigeria reflects on dog meat consumption amid South Korea’s bold move to ban practice

In Nigeria, discussions about dog meat consumption spark varied opinions and debates, reflecting a cultural tradition in some regions, particularly the southeastern parts. Despite differing views on this practice, questions loom over its prevalence and societal impact. Amidst this discourse, South Korea has taken a monumental step towards ending the centuries-old tradition of consuming dog Read More…

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Facebook oversight board to announce decision on Trump ban on May 5

Facebook Inc’s (FB.O) independent oversight board tweeted on Monday it would announce a decision May 5 on whether to uphold former U.S. President Donald Trump’s indefinite suspension from the social media platform and Instagram. Facebook blocked Trump’s access to his Facebook and Instagram accounts over concerns of further violent unrest following the Jan. 6 storming Read More…