Kano Rice Mill Shut over Dust Emissions, Offensive Odour

Kano Rice mill shut over dust emissions, offensive odour

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed a rice milling facility in Kano State over alleged environmental violations, following complaints from residents over dust emissions and offensive odour linked to its operations. The enforcement exercise took place on Monday, and was led by the NESREA Zonal Director, Abdulraheem Mudashir.Mudashir said the action followed several complaints from residents …

Residents Lament As NESREA Shuts Polluting Kano Rice Mill

Residents of a Kano community have expressed relief and frustration following the closure of a rice milling facility by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) over persistent dust emissions and offensive odour. The agency sealed the facility after what locals described as months of environmental pollution that disrupted daily life and posed health concerns. Some residents said the mill’s operations had m…

NESREA seals Kano rice mill over environmental violations - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed a rice mill in Kano State over alleged environmental infringements. The agency said the action followed repeated complaints from residents over the factory’s operations. The enforcement team, led by NESREA Zonal Director, Abdulraheem Mudashir, carried out the exercise on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Kano, the state capital. Officials of NESREA during a shut …