August 13
Nigeria: Nigeria's Elephant Population Declines 70%, Raising Concerns
"Poaching for ivory and habitat destruction have reduced their population and are pushing them to the brink of local extinction in Nigeria." Read more »
July 25
Nigeria: Warning On Impending Flash Flood in Rivers
Thirteen local government areas in the state will experience flash flooding between now and November, NEMA said. Read more »
July 17
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Flags Off 5.5 Million Economic Tree Planting Campaign
The governor inaugurated the campaign at Andaza village in Kiyawa local government area of the state. Read more »
July 08
Nigeria: 20% Table Water Producers Shut Down Operations in Ogun - Official
He identified bad roads, poor power supply and some government policies as challenges that impeded the effective distribution of their product. Read more »
Nigeria: Nimet Predicts Three-Day Thunderstorms, Rains Across Nigeria From Monday
"In the North-central region, rains are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara and Niger states during the morning hours." Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Lagos Residents Lament As Floods Cripple Activities
"Everywhere is flooded, we have been evacuating water from our premises since the rain started." Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Nimet to Make Flooding Predictions Available to Nigerians
Senate urges NiMet to make flooding predictions available Read more »
June 28
Nigeria: Heat Wave - Kano Begins Planting of Three Million Trees
The World Bank facilitated Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) initiative aims to plant three million trees within the next 365 days. Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Climate Change - Ex-Nigerian Governor Calls for Adoption of Green Economy
The former governor, who is a biochemistry lecturer, lamented Africa's vulnerability to climate change despite contributing less than 15 per cent to global pollution. Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Cholera - State Govt Must End Open Defecation - Minister
The minister urged other states of the federation to emulate Jigawa State, which he noted is the only state declared free of open defecation. Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Takes Steps to Prevent Cholera Outbreak in Primary Schools
As part of preventive measures, the government will regularly conduct comprehensive health talks on safe drinking water practices and cholera prevention among learners and staff. Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Flood Hits Popular Abuja Estate Again
Trademore Estate was again hit by flood following a downpour in the early hours of Monday Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Moves to Mitigate Flooding in Response to Nimet's Forecast
According to him, the ACReSAL project will help restore one million hectares of degraded land in the northern part of the country. Read more »
June 21
Nigeria: Katsina Farmers Lament Impact of Climate Change
Irregular rainfall patterns, extreme weather, land degradation, and desert encroachment are some of the challenges the Katsina farmers face. Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: Climate Change - Tinubu's Appointment Raises Legal, Implementation Concerns
Some experts argued that rather than the president constituting committees and bodies with similar functions and roles, strengthening the NCCC with the statutory mandate to perform… Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: NiMet Lists Nigerian States to Experience Rainfall in Next Three Days
As a result of the expected moderate to heavy rainfall, the agency said there are prospects of flash flooding and strong winds that may accompany the rains. Read more »
June 10
Africa: At Least Seven Billion Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide to Be Removed Yearly to Hit Climate Target - Report
The report said for the world to meet the target, climate change mitigation must be done sustainably. Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for Nigeria's Climate Change Council
The president has also approved that Mr Shelleng is to assume the position of Secretary of the Intergovernmental Committee on National Carbon Market Activation Plan (NCMAP). Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Mandate for Envoy On Climate Action, Expands Green Economy Membership Committee
Mr Tinubu emphasised diligence, dedication, and patriotism in executing this critical national assignment to realise his administration's agenda on climate action and green… Read more »
May 27
Nigeria: Children's Day - Ogun Gov Pledges Commitment to Safe Environment, Welfare, Others
"Education is at the heart of the government's efforts to uplift children in the state, to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead," Mr Abiodun said. Read more »
Nigeria: Domestic LNG - an Untapped Gold Mine
This singular initiative has the potential to turn the Nigerian economy around, within a few years. Read more »
May 26
Nigeria: Ex-Beauty Queen Spearheads Environmental Awareness Project in Lagos
The ex-beauty queen says the focus is on the highly impressionable younger generation. Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Committee to Oversee Nigeria's Climate Policies
President Tinubu also gives spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale another appointment. Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Special Report - Enugu Community Where Residents Rely On Polluted River, Deplorable Phc
For residents of Umuenwene Iji Nike, a community in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Mmiri Ihe Ọjọọ river is both a blessing and a curse. Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Anambra Assembly Orders Compulsory Use of Life Jackets On Waterways
The Assembly called on the governor of the state to enforce the compulsory use of life jackets on waterways in Anambra State. Read more »