Air pollution in Nigeria

Air pollution in Nigeria is a major environmental and public health issue caused primarily by vehicle emissions, industrial activities, open burning, and the use of solid fuels for cooking. Urban centers such as Lagos, Abuja, and Kano experience high concentrations of pollutants, leading to increased respiratory illnesses and premature deaths. According to the World Bank, the economic cost of air pollution in Lagos alone was estimated at over $2 billion in 2018. Despite existing environmental policies, enforcement remains weak, and rapid urbanization continues to worsen air quality across the country. Quotes The major sources of pollution are road transport, industrial emissions, and generators. Illness and premature deaths due to ambient air pollution caused losses of $2.1 billion in 2018. Nigeria … had the highest number of premature deaths due to ambient PM2.5 in the region. 94% of the Nigerian population is exposed to air pollution levels … that exceed WHO guidelines. Only 12 per cent of cities have air quality measures that meet WHO standards. External links Category:Environment Category:Nigeria