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Rise of Scavenging in Nigeria

News Room5 days ago5 days ago04 mins

TODAY’S VIEWPOINT IS ON THE RISE OF SCAVENGING IN NIGERIA Known in local parlance as “baban bola” or “iron condemn”, scavengers also known as informal waste pickers are a common sight across cities and rural areas. They rummage through bins, dumpsites, and public spaces in search of recyclable materials to sell. Scavengers typically collect items…

OYHA Moves to Regulate Scavengers’ Activities

News Room2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

In a bid to curb the rising incidents of vandalism and theft of public and private infrastructure, Oyo Assembly member representing Ibadan North-West State Constituency, Mr Dawood Olalere has moved a motion for regulation of the activities of metal scavengers, commonly known as “Boola”. The motion was presented during plenary presided over by the Speaker,…