The Lagos State Government has provided clarity on its upcoming ban on single-use plastics and Styrofoam, emphasizing that PET bottles and sachet water are not included in the restrictions.
A survey conducted by Nairametrics in Lagos, Port Harcourt, an Abuja between April 14 and April 18 has revealed that sachet water, popularly known as pure water, currently sells faster than any other commodity in micro business in Nigeria.
The National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down several unregistered sachet water production factories in Anambra State in a move to safeguard public health.
The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) in Enugu State has announced a temporary shutdown of water-producing factories due to the high cost of production.
Pure water hawkers are enjoying increased sales as a result of the sudden dry weather.
