'junk': E-waste from rich nations floods local markets in Nigeria

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Nigeria receives significant quantities of near-end-of-life electronic waste from developed countries, with about 60,000 tonnes of used electronics entering annually, much of it damaged or non-functional.
The influx of e-waste poses severe health risks due to toxic components like heavy metals and banned refrigerants, leading to respiratory issues, miscarriages, and environmental contamination, especially affecting informal recyclers and nearby communities.
Many imported second-hand electronics are marketed as affordable alternatives but often fail quickly, leaving consumers with financial losses and no warranties, while enforcement of international and national regulations remains weak due to loopholes like mislabeling shipments as personal effects.

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