Charcoal

The rising prices of cooking gas have forced many households and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to embrace traditional fuels such as charcoal and firewood The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that cooking gas…
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Rising energy and living costs in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and environs have forced many residents to abandon Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for firewood and charcoal to meet household demands. With cooking gas prices…
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The Kwara House of Assembly has passed, for second reading, the Charcoal Production Prohibition Amendment Bill 2025 at its hallowed chamber in Ilorin. The bill, sponsored by the Chairman, House Committee on Environment, Mr Razaq Omotosho…
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By Aminu Abubakar A SolaceBase review of the newly released Nigeria Energy Residential Energy Demand Side Survey has shown that residents of states like Kano, Sokoto, Plateau, and Kwara are fast at the risk of respiratory diseases. …
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Some residents of Kano, who depend on charcoal for cooking and other energy needs, have expressed deep worry over the sharp rise in its price in the city. The people made the complaint in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
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Kwara Government says its order banning the production of charcoal in the state still stands. The State Commissioner for Environment, Malam Shehu Ndanusa made this known while briefing newsmen in Ilorin on Friday. “The law banning…
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The Jigawa government has banned tree felling for firewood and charcoal to protect forest resources and the environment. This is contained In a statement by Mr Lawan Ahmed, Managing Director, Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency…
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The Federal Government, on Thursday, blamed powerful interests for the massive deforestation in states where lumberjacks fell trees for the commercial production of charcoal. It said the activities of these interests were against the…
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The Nasarawa State Government has banned the use and sales of charcoal in the state to protect the environment. Mr Aliyu Agwai, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, announced this while addressing newsmen…
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Kaduna State government, on Tuesday, announced a ban of felling of trees for timber, firewood, and charcoal for commercial purposes in seven local government areas of the state. Solacebase reports that the Commissioner for Internal…
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