April 22
Nigeria: Our Coast, Highways, and Global Warming, By Uddin Ifeanyi
But even if we are to continue to play the ostrich on this matter, as the idea of the coastal highway suggests we are minded to, we may still wonder whether this highway is an… Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: Flooding - Ekiti Govt Allocates N88.3 Million for Dredging of High-Risk Zones
The approval came on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after the Federal Government warned that no fewer than 31 states were at risk of severe flooding. Read more »
April 08
Nigeria: One Confirmed Dead, Another Missing in Taraba Flood Disaster
The deceased has been identified while a search is underway for the missing person. Read more »
March 16
Nigeria: Centre Urges Rivers to Implement Action Plan On Gender, Climate Change
A Rivers-based advocacy group, the Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre has urged the Rivers Government to implement the National Action Plan on Gender and Climate… Read more »
March 14
Nigeria: In Ondo Coastal Community, Fishermen, Farmers Struggle to Adapt to Recurring Sea Surge
In Ondo State, communities along the Atlantic coast have endured years of sea incursions caused by rising sea levels and intense storms. Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Seven Nigerian States Sign Kano Declaration On Climate Change
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, emphasised state-level collaboration to address climate insecurity as a regional threat. Read more »
March 01
Nigeria: Current Weather Conditions Could Worsen Meningitis Outbreak
Nigeria recorded a total of 303 confirmed cases and 190 deaths from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) across 29 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between 2022 to 2023. Read more »
February 29
Africa: World Must Move Beyond Waste Era and Turn Rubbish Into Resource - UN Report
With municipal waste set to rise by two-thirds and its costs to almost double within a generation, only a drastic reduction in waste generation will secure a liveable and… Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: NAFDAC Clamps Down On Illegal Sachet Water Companies in Anambra
The agency urged residents to volunteer information on any illegal water production facility in their neighbourhood. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Climate Change - UN Environment Assembly Opens With Calls for Stronger Multilateral Action
This year's Assembly will be negotiating resolutions on issues ranging from nature-based solutions and highly hazardous pesticides to land degradation and drought, and… Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Ogun Waste Managers Threaten to Withdraw Services Over Huge Debt
"The money being owed members, puts over 1000 direct and indirect jobs on the line should they close shops due to lack of funds to continue operations." Read more »
February 19
Nigeria: Lion Kills Nigerian University Worker On Campus
The university said due to the incident, and to allay the fear of members of the community, the lion was put to death humanely. Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Ask Government to Ban Single-Use Plastic
The House asked the government to initiate a phased approach to the ban by providing sufficient time for businesses and industries to transition to alternative eco-friendly… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Issues Alert Against Dehydration, Measles
NIMET said as a result of the high temperature, people will experience dehydration which could cause fainting; Chickenpox disease, Measles, and heat rash. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Why We're Suspending Our Businesses in Enugu - Sachet Water Producers
With taps no longer flowing in many homes, millions of Nigerians rely on sachet water to meet their need for water consumption daily. Read more »
February 06
Nigeria: Enugu Residents Bemoan High Cost, Scarcity of Drinking Water
The Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, last November, inaugurated water schemes in Enugu, and declared an end to water scarcity in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Bonga Oil Spill - Niger Delta Communities Protest in Abuja Over $3.6bn Shell Award
Some members of the Niger Delta communities affected by the 2011 Bonga oil spill staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, demanding the enforcement of the… Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Lagos Landfills - Mountains of Trash Pose Threat to Humans, Environment
Despite efforts by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), a significant portion of waste remains uncollected, cluttering sidewalks, open spaces, and waterways. Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Nigerian Women Eat More Dog Meat Than Men - Wildlife Expert
He mentioned three states in Nigeria which he said are top consumers of dog meat. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Enhance Conducive Business Environment At Lekki Free Zone - Shettima
Mr Shettima said President Bola Tinubu remains committed to providing the necessary infrastructure to enhance production and related activities in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - How Demand for Charcoal Depletes Forests in Nigerian State
Niger State lost 76 hectares of tree cover, equivalent to 324 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, in 2022, according to Global Forest Watch, a forest-tracking platform. In… Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: Premium Times' Journalist, Others Selected for SEJ Diversity Fellowship
Mr Mojeed is selected, alongside 31 other media professionals from across the world. Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion - Akpabio Demands Investigation, Urges NEMA to Intervene
Mr Akpabio also commended the security agencies and other rescue workers for their prompt intervention during the explosion. Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: Ibadan Explosion Saddening, Devastating, Thorough Investigation Will Be Carried Out - Minister
"We have ordered a detailed investigation and our officers will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause." Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Oyo State Residents Scramble to Safety Following Explosion
"Governor Seyi Makinde implores citizens to calm down and be assured that their interests are being looked after," an official said. Read more »