E-waste in Nigeria: Waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) also known as e-waste generated locally or imported from other countries remain piled or are burned in open dumpsites in a number of cities in Nigeria, particularly Lagos State, constituting harm to the environment and humans exposed to this waste. The outcome is that e-waste, if improperly disposed, can release dangerous substances in the environment and affect the health of local communities living in its vicinity. E-waste contains toxic substances such as lead, cadmium, mercury or brominated flame retardants. But e-waste is also a resource because some of these substances also have valuable parts, which could be recycled and re-used providing economic opportunities.

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency in collaboration with Environmental Law Research Institute and the Basel Convention Regional Coordinating Centre for Africa is hosting the Eko E-waste Summit in Lagos State, Nigeria. The aim of the Summit on Regulation and Management of e-waste is enhance awareness on the emerging threats of e-waste, interface initiatives on the Management of e-waste in Nigeria and at the same time update stakeholders on emerging best practices.