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Nigeria’s Plastic Pollution Problem: Why Government Bans Aren’t Enough
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January 21, 2026
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10:16Now PlayingPlastic pollution continues to rise despite government bans. Nigeria produces about 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste each year, recycling less than 10%. Although the Federal Government banned single-use plastics in its facilities in August 2024 and states like Lagos have restricted items such as styrofoam containers and plastic bags, the problem persists.
In this report, Gist Nigeria’s Esther Omopariola explains why plastic waste still overwhelms markets, streets, drainage channels, and waterways, and what this failure means for flooding, health, livelihoods, and urban safety.
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