April 08
Nigeria: Blue Economy / We'll Adopt New Strategy to Bolster Nigeria's Economy - Oyetola
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says current administration is considering a new strategy to drive the national economy through the utilization of the… Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: Police Worry Over Rising Cases of Dog Bites in Osun
The Police Command in Osun on Sunday in Osogbo warned dog owners to cage their pets or risk arrest. Read more »
February 29
Nigeria: We're Working On Reducing Carbon Emissions - Opec
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said on Thursday that the outcome of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) and its agreement reflected OPEC's… Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: High Cost of Sachet Water Triggers Return of Iced Water
Drinkable water, a very important lubrication for the body system, has gone through many prices in the past few years, as Nigerians grapple to meet up with the increasing high cost… Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Katsina Police Neutralise Bandits, Recover 332 Stolen Animals
The Katsina State Police Command says its operatives successfully raided a bandits' camp and recovered 332 suspected rustled animals. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Nimet Forecasts 3-Day Haze, Thunderstorms From Thursday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says there will be haziness and thunderstorms across the country from Thursday to Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians to Witness More Days of Excessive Heat- - Nimet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has said the excessive heat being experienced in the country currently would persist for a while. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Climate Risk Communication, Ecology, and Environmental Justice Are Imperatives for Global Peace - Dr Ogungbemi
Dr. Olarotimi Daniel Ogungbemi is a Fellow of the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) and an Urban Bird Project Scholar. He is currently a researcher based in the United… Read more »
Nigeria: Rain, Wintry Weather Responsible for Crash - US Authorities
*As Tinubu, Obi, Otedola, NGX, Access Bank, others mourn Wigwe, Ogunbanjo Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Govt Orders Probe of Contamination, Death of Aquatic Lives in Abia Community's Stream
The Abia State government has ordered a probe of the contamination and death of aquatic life in Aro Ajatakiri, Ajata-na-Igu Autonomous Community stream in Ikwuano Local Government… Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Lagos Bans Styrofoam, Other Single-Use Plastics
Lagos State government yesterday announced a ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics with immediate effect. Read more »
January 21
Nigeria: Lagos State Bans Use of Styrofoam, Single-Use Plastics
The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single use plastics within the metropolis with immediate effect. Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: 50% of Nigerians Have No Access to Electricity - Mele Kyari
Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited, Mr. Mele Kyari, yesterday, noted that for Nigeria to prosper and develop, it must bridge the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Illegal Miners' Explosives Caused Ibadan Blast'
Following the explosion that rocked major parts of Ibadan, on Tuesday, one of the survivors, Alhaji Mohammed Musa, who lives close to the epicentre, said it was foreigners, who… Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Fire Incident Renders 120 Homeless in Ilorin
A fire incident that occurred at Megida Onikanhun Compound, Edun Isale, Ilorin South Local Government, left 120 persons homeless, razing 44 rooms of a building and a mosque. Read more »
Nigeria: Many Dead After Boating Incident In Niger State
An undisclosed number of persons have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap which occurred in Borgu Local Government area of Niger State, yesterday. Read more »
January 04
Africa: AU Appeals for Calm in Ethiopia-Somalia Row
The African Union on Thursday joined the United States in appealing for calm in the Horn of Africa after regional tensions soared following a contested deal between Ethiopia and… Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions As Lagos Records First Rain in 2024
It was showers of blessings in parts of Lagos on Wednesday as Nigeria's economic capital recorded the first rain of 2024. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Waste Authority Sparks Anger With 2024 Price Hike
Amidst economic hardship and frustration by citizens, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has announced the increase in the cost of waste evacuation of refuse… Read more »
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 »