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Nigeria to ban single-use plastics from 2025

Nigeria announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices as the first step in a nationwide ban set to begin in January.Ā 
Olivia Peluso
Olivia Peluso
bag of plastic water bottles in Nigeria
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Nigeria on Tuesday announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices as the first step in a nationwide ban set to begin in January. 

"What the Federal government is doing is preparing the minds of Nigerians for what is to come and leading by example,ā€ Minister of State for Environment Iziaq Salako said while briefing State House correspondents on Tuesday.

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