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Lagosians cry out over ban of single-use plastics

Environment officials in Lagos have recently announced an immediate ban on single-use plastics to tackle the huge problem of plastic pollution in Nigeria's biggest city. As it also targets styrofoam products which are popular with food vendors, the move is not welcomed by everyone.

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