"FG Launches Digital Waste Marketplace to Boost Recycling in Nigeria"

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the National Waste Marketplace Programme in Abuja to enhance recycling and modernize waste management through a digital platform promoting circular economy principles.

• In Abuja, the Federal Government of Nigeria unveiled the National Waste Marketplace Programme, aimed at transforming waste management and enhancing recycling efforts across the country.
• The digital Marketplace connects waste generators, collectors, aggregators, recyclers, and end-users, facilitating a transparent ecosystem that turns waste into economic assets.
• Minister of Environment Balarabe Lawal emphasized the importance of the initiative in fostering a circular economy, which supports sustainability and strengthens the value chain in waste management.