Nigeria: Ban On Disposable Cup, Styrofoam Packs, Nylon Bags, Plastic Straws Begins in Lagos

Lagos Single-Use Plastics Ban: Full List of Banned Items and What It Means

On July 1, 2025, the Lagos State Government officially began enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics. This isn’t just a government press release; it’s real and active now. For anyone living in Lagos, some everyday items are now illegal to use, sell, or distribute, with fines or even jail time on the line.In my opinion, this is necessary—some would say overdue—to tackle the growing plastic pollution crisis choking the state’s drains, street…

Nigeria: Ban On Disposable Cup, Styrofoam Packs, Nylon Bags, Plastic Straws Begins in Lagos

In Lagos and across Nigeria, these banned plastic items are a staple at parties, roadside food stalls, markets, fast-food outlets, joints, roadside vendors, and restaurant.

Lawmakers push for ban on dangerous food packaging: 'We must curb anything that will negatively impact the health and environment of the citizens'

Following other environmental bans in Africa, one Nigerian state may soon add itself to the list of locations that no longer allow Styrofoam for food packaging. During a plenary session, the Cross River State House of Assembly expressed concerns about health problems linked to materials used for food containers and products, according to Daily Post Nigeria. The lawmakers said the Environmental Task Force should enforce a ban on Styrofoam and foi…

No going back on single-use plastics ban enforcement – Lagos Govt

The Lagos State Government has begun the enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics, SUPs, below 40 microns across the state. The Commissioner For Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos. Wahab said any store found storing or selling the SUPs would be sealed, warning everyone to desist from such the act. “There will be no going back from July 1 on the enforcement of the ban of…

Single-use plastics: Ban enforcement starts in 14 days — Lagos govt

Ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Nigeria's Lagos

Plastics at several points on Lake Victoria ABUJA, NIGERIA | Xinhua | The authorities in Nigeria’s southwestern state of Lagos, the country’s economic hub, on Tuesday began enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics below 40 microns to address environmental concerns and promote sustainability. Tokunbo Wahab, the commissioner for environment and water resources in Lagos, told reporters at a press conference that any store found storing or sell…