Author: Wale Bakare

Wale Bakare is a writer and a social media enthusiast with strong affection for agriculture, politics and the conservation of the environment. He has published works on numerous online blogs, newsprint & magazines. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Soil Science and Land Management and a diploma in freelance journalist from the American College of Journalism. Wale writes for WasteWatch Africa (@wwafrica) from Lagos, Nigeria and can be reached on Twitter at @waleflame and by e-mail at waleflame@gmail.com

Solid Waste Management in Nigeria

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Solid waste management is the most pressing environmental challenge faced by urban and rural areas of Nigeria. Nigeria, with population exceeding 170 million, is one of the largest producers of solid waste in Africa. Despite a host of policies and regulations, solid waste management in the country is assuming alarming proportions with each passing day. […]