March 26
Nigeria: 'Lack of Water, Poor Sanitation in Schools Hindering Girl-Child Education'
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has expressed concern about the impact of inadequate Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in many… Read more »
March 12
Ghana: Man Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle 36 Live Parrots to Ghana
A suspected member of a trans-border syndicate that allegedly deals in the illegal sale of wildlife has been arrested by officers of the Western Marine Unit of the Nigeria Customs… Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Spotlighting On Specialised Dogs At Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport
Travellers passing through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (both local and international wings) in Abuja in the last four to five months would have noticed some dogs… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Nigeria to Cut Down Carbon Emissions to Net-Zero By 2050 - ECN
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has said Nigeria will totally cut down carbon emissions in the country to net-zero by 2050. Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: Protected Forests Have Been Invaded By Illegal Loggers, Miners - Nnimmo Bassey
Nnimmo Bassey is the Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation, an NGO championing better environmental management in the country. In this interview, he speaks on illegal… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Environment Assembly Opens As Leaders Negotiate Nature-Based Solutions, Others
...Salako showcases Nigeria's GGW, HYPREP as models Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: NGO Pushes for More Local Engagement in Climate Change Advocacy
A climate change-based environmental conservation organization, Revamp Rave Network (RRN), has called on government bodies in Africa to incorporate community insights into climate… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - FG Commits N60 Billion to Green Projects in 2024
The federal government has committed N60 billion in the 2024 budget to execute projects aimed at cutting emissions to meet the Net Zero target by 2060. Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: As the Urban Flood Season Approaches
While determining the land use plan for the city, 100 years flood regime of the streams and valleys on the site earmarked for the city was preserved by the International Plan… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: UN Recognizes 7 World Restoration Flagships to Reverse Environmental Degradation
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named seven initiatives from Africa, Latin America, the Mediterranean and South… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Residents Decry Lack of Portable Water
Despite being surrounded by water, many residents of Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried lack of potable water in their areas. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Climate Change - Nedc to Establish Waste Recycle Plan for 6 States
The North-East Development Commission is planning to establish a waste recycling plant for the 6 northeast states to combat climate change in the region. Read more »
Nigeria: Mishaps - Niwa to Remove 5 Wrecks, License 2,200 Boats in Lagos
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) said it would remove five wrecks obstructing navigation along the Lagos backwaters as part of efforts to tackle boat mishaps. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Retain Our Open-Defecation-Free Status, Jigawa Vows
The Jigawa State government has pledged to retain the state's open-defecation-free status. Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Time for Nigeria to Ban Styrofoam and Single-Use Plastics
Styrofoam, also known as polystyrene, is a type of plastic that is widely used for food packaging, insulation, and other purposes and non-biodegradable plastics are widely used in… Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead in Imo Explosion
An explosion from an illegal oil bunkering has rocked the serene oil bearing Obitti Community in the Ohaji/Egbema Council Area of Imo State. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Cause of Ibadan Explosion Unknown - Police
The cause of the explosion which rocked Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, late Tuesday, is yet to be known, according to the Police. Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: Wildlife Trafficking - Govt Destroys $9.9bn Worth of Ivory
The Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with other stakeholders has destroyed 2, 436.15 kilogrammes of seized ivory worth $9.9billion in a bid to combat illicit trade in… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Govt, Please Address Waste Disposal Crisis At Customs Bridge
Piles of garbage line the streets leading up to the Customs Bridge in Borno, creating an eyesore for residents and visitors alike. The waste disposal crisis, which has been ongoing… Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Edo Community Ravaged By Erosion Seeks Intervention
Residents of Ikagbigbo have raised the alarm that gully erosion has been threatening to destroy many houses in the community. The community located in Uzairue, Etsako West Local… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: FG Calls for Adoption of Climate Resilient Techniques
Farmers in Nigeria have been charged to adopt climate resilient techniques, as a measure toward sustainable agricultural revolution, amid rising global temperature. Read more »
December 25, 2023
Nigeria: Christmas - How Food Wastage Worsens Climate Change - Expert
Climate and Environmental Advocate and Team Lead for Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), Mr Michael David, has said food waste during seasons… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: NiMet Trains 16 African Countries On Weather Forecast
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has called for synergy among African countries to proactively combat the negative impact of climate change. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Govt, NNPC Sign Greenfield Hydroelectric Power Project
The Niger State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for the development of the Greenfield… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Nigeria: Lead Fight Against Climate Change, Obasanjo Tells Youths
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has challenged Nigerian youths to lead campaigns against climate change and contribute to the growth of the green economy in order to create an… Read more »