Leaving no one behind: impact of soil pollution on biodiversity in the global south: a global call for action

MO Raimi, AA Iyingiala, OH Sawyerr, AO Saliu… - Biodiversity in Africa …, 2022 - Springer
Soil pollution, as one of the primary recipients of toxins, should not be a hidden secret
anymore. There are many dangers associated with soil pollution, but its effects reach more …

The challenges and conservation strategies of biodiversity: the role of government and non-governmental organization for action and results on the ground

MO Raimi, AO Saliu, A Babatunde, OG Okon… - Biodiversity in Africa …, 2022 - Springer
Biodiversity loss is among the most urgent environmental concerns of our day, since it is a
crucial element of the Earth's backup systems, with direct impacts on human civilization. We …

[HTML][HTML] Antibiotic Residues in Animal Products from Some African Countries and Their Possible Impact on Human Health

OM Oladeji, LL Mugivhisa, JO Olowoyo - Antibiotics, 2025 - mdpi.com
This review investigates the levels of antibiotic residues in animal products, types of
antibiotics, and their possible impact on human health in Africa. The literature search …

[HTML][HTML] Ecological Consequences of Antibiotics Pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa: Understanding Sources, Pathways, and Potential Implications

A Ripanda, MJ Rwiza, EC Nyanza, M Hossein… - Emerging …, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the increasing use of antibiotics in human and
veterinary medicine, combined with inadequate waste and water management systems, has …

Searching for what you Can't see-evaluation of pesticide residues in grain sold at selected Markets of Southwest Nigeria

MA Oshatunberu, A Oladimeji, SO Henry, MO Raimi - medRxiv, 2022 - medrxiv.org
Background Studies on the use of pesticides in southwest Nigeria have revealed a
substantial rise in a variety of pesticide-related illnesses, including mental impairment and …

[PDF][PDF] An environmental/scientific report into the crude oil spillage incidence in Tein community, Biseni, Bayelsa state Nigeria

MR Olalekan, O Albert, AA Iyingiala… - J Environ Chem …, 2022 - researchgate.net
The disease burden associated with oil spill exposure is significant and rising, particularly in
the Tein community. The impact of oil activities in the Niger Delta region has become a …

Assessment of microbiological quality of ready to eat food served in ships along Warri, Koko and Port Harcourt water ways, Nigeria

YB Adiama, OH Sawyerr, AO Opasola… - Online Journal of …, 2022 - papers.ssrn.com
Background: Food borne outbreaks have been associated with sourcing unsafe food.
Therefore, the first preventative strategy should be to source safe food. Even if the sourced …

Comprehensive understanding of hydrogeochemical evaluation of seasonal variability in groundwater quality dynamics in the gold mining areas of Osun state, Nigeria

AS Olalekan, SO Adewoye, SO Henry, OA Olaniyi… - medRxiv, 2022 - medrxiv.org
Background A crucial issue directly affecting the wellbeing of the human race is water
quality. Within a few decades, a greater reliance on groundwater was needed to supply …

Time for action: Assessment of knowledge on hazard analysis and critical control points of food handlers in standard hotels in Lagos State, Nigeria

HM Lateefat, SO Henry, S Adewoye - medRxiv, 2022 - medrxiv.org
Abstract According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are two million reported
cases of food poisoning in Nigeria with estimated deaths of 200,000 people from food …

Moving from Total Concentrations to Measures of Harm in Grain Sold at Selected Markets of Southwest Nigeria

MA Oshatunberu, A Oladimeji, SO Henry, OA Olaniyan… - medRxiv, 2022 - medrxiv.org
Regardless of where you live or who you are, food safety is crucial for human health.
Pesticide residues are commonly exposed to consumers in Nigeria through their food. What …