Your Air Quality Profile
AIR QUALITY INDEX (AQI)
0
Moderate
Good (0)ModerateUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous (500)
PM2.5 estimate: 0 µg/m³
Personal Risk Level
Moderate
for your profile
Recommended Mask
N95
mask type
Annual Health Cost
₦0
pollution-related
Safe Outdoor Hours
8 hrs
per day maximum
Protection Recommendation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria's urban air pollution is driven by: (1) vehicle emissions from millions of old petrol/diesel cars, (2) generator exhaust from power outages, (3) open burning of waste, (4) harmattan dust from the Sahara (Oct–March), and (5) oil flaring in the Niger Delta. Lagos alone loses $5bn/year in economic output from pollution-related illness.
N95 or KN95 masks provide the best protection against PM2.5 particles — the most harmful pollutant. Surgical masks and cloth masks block only 30–60% of fine particles. Look for masks rated NIOSH-approved N95. Brands available in Nigeria include 3M (₦500–₦1,200 each) and local equivalents.
IHME data shows air pollution causes approximately 114,000 premature deaths in Nigeria annually. Common conditions include respiratory infections, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disease, and low birth weight. Children under 5 and the elderly are most vulnerable. Indoor cooking smoke (from kerosene and firewood) is the leading household risk factor.