December 22, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - I Accomplished Everything I Set Out to Do - Toke Makinwa
Media personality Toke Makinwa has revealed that she accomplished everything she set out to achieve at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Mulls Seatime Policy for Nigerian Seafarers
IN a bid to ensure that Nigeria's seafarers are employable globally, the Federal Government has commenced move to release a definite policy programme that will address the issue of… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Africa: Aviation Climate - 16 African Countries in Lagos to Tackle Early Warning Signals
No fewer than 16 African countries arrived in Lagos Monday , to address the challenges of early warning signals in the continent. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Namibia: Outrage As Namibia's President Includes His Four Children in COP28 Delegation
Some Namibians have been left outraged after news that President Hage Geingob's four children joined the government's delegation to the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - 1,400 Nigeria's Representation Very Much in Line With Our Status - Govt
Following widespread criticism of the Federal Government over the high number of Nigerian delegation to COP-28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Federal Government has responded. Read more »
Nigeria: COP28 - Children Seek Global Attention to Mitigate Climate Change Impact
Children and young people from Nigeria and 13 other countries across the world are demanding better access to climate education, more funding for climate-resilient infrastructure… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change May Reverse Gains in Malaria Prevention - WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned that despite expanding access to malaria prevention, more people are getting sick with the disease. Read more »
December 03, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Kwara to Introduce Climate Education in Schools
The Kwara Government says it will introduce climate education into the school curriculum in the state to entrench sustainable environment. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Nigeria: Uproar Over Nigeria's 1,411-Man Delegation to COP28
Criticisms yesterday greeted the high number of delegates Nigeria sent to the ongoing Conference of the Parties, COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE, at a time… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: We Will Reduce Global GHG Emissions By 40% in 2030 - TotalEnergies
Worries of mitigating the debilitating climate change effects have attracted the attention of TotalEnergies, which has resolved to reduce its global GHG emissions from oil and gas… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: We'll Be Aggressive in Project Implementation - Environment Minister
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal has assured Nigerians of prompt and determined implementation of environmental projects. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change Poses Risks to Nigeria - Agora Policy Report
An Abuja-based think tank, Agora Policy, has warned that unless urgent and bold actions are taken, Nigeria risks becoming one of the worst-affected countries by climate change. Read more »
October 15, 2023
Nigeria: 'Proper Hand Washing By Nigerians Will Reduce 50% Death Rate'
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, Thursday, expressed optimism that with proper hand washing practice by Nigerians the death rate caused by… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Nigeria: Wildlife Trafficking - NESREA Destroys 3.9 Tons of Seized Pangolin Scales,110kg Others
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA, Monday, has incinerated 3914.08 tons of seized pangolin scales and 110 Kilograms of skin from other… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Nigeria: Food Production Threatened By Climate Change - Agric Minister
As Nigerians grapple with food challenges, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Thursday, expressed deep worries over the threat posed by climate… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change - Stanbic IBTC Provides 30,000 Units of Trees for States
Stanbic IBTC Plc, weekend, provided 30,000 units of trees to be planted in 10 states of the federation. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Shuts Popular Ladipo Market Over Filthy Environment
Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Ladipo Market, Mushin, over alleged environmental infractions including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises,… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Rivers Under Threat By Climate Change, Pollution - Govt
AS Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate 2023 World Rivers Day, the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Monday, raised… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Ports Collapsing, We Must Rehabilitate Them - Minister
The Minister of the newly created Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said the Lagos seaports are in dilapidation and called for urgent rehabilitation of the… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Nigeria: Leaking Crude Oil Manifold - Rivers Communities Yell Over Polluted Underground Water
Residents of Ibaa community and Uvuawhu clan, comprising Ibaa and Obelle in Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, have kicked up a fuss over contamination of their… Read more »
August 20, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change - 'Study Shows Lagos is Sinking, Needs Support'
As part of mitigation measures, Lagos State in 2018 developed a climate action plan, which is targeted at ensuring it achieves net zero by 2050. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Nigeria: Flood Kills 10, Destroys Over 200 Houses in Katsina
Ten persons have been killed and over 200 houses destroyed in Katsina State capital and Bindawa Local Government Area of the state, as heavy rain overran buildings and roads in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Issues Flood Alert, Says 14 States May Record Heavy Rainfall
The Federal Government has said 14 states and 31 communities may witness heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding from July 4 to 8. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Why 48 Million Nigerians Defecate Openly - UNICEF
UNICEF says over 48 million Nigerians defecate in the open. Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Set to Debut First 100% Electric Taxi Fleet
The transport sector in Nigeria represents about 24% of in-scope carbon emissions every year. Read more »