July 08
Nigeria: Single-Use Plastics - NCIC Kick Against Green Taxation Model
The Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC) is advocating a shift towards a circular economy as a more viable alternative to the green taxation model proposed by the government… Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: LEI Designs Products in Response to Climate Change
International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc, a subsidiary of Norrenberger Group, is adjusting its models of product offerings and risk management capabilities to respond to climate… Read more »
Nigeria: Torrential Rain Causes Widespread Flooding in Lagos
Thousands of commuters and motorists in Lagos state were stranded due to severe flooding of major roads, including major entrances leading to the Third Mainland Bridge, caused by… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Tela Maize Controversy - A Threat to Nigeria's Health, Environment, Sovereignty and Food Security?
In a bid to boost food production and improve pest resistance, Nigeria has embraced Tela maize, a genetically modified crop hailed by its proponents as a revolutionary solution to… Read more »
Nigeria: Yet Another Devastating Flood
The Trademore Estate tragedy is another failure of regulation Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Call for Water Quality Testing in Lagos, Ogun States
Society for Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SOTLAN) has urged the government to conduct comprehensive water quality testing in areas affected by cholera outbreak in Lagos… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Savannah Launches Environmental Awareness Clubs in Akwa Ibom Secondary Schools
Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused on delivering projects that matter, has launched Environmental Awareness Clubs (EAC) in 20 public secondary… Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: MPC Member Urges Govt to Take Urgent Action to Derisk Investment Climate Amid Outlows
A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Dr. Aloysius Uche Ordu, has said the country needed urgent action to scale up improvements in overall… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Manufacturers Rising Confidence Amidst Difficult Operating Environment
Report by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria showed rising operators' confidence in Q1'24, even though emerging policies may imperil this positive showing, writes Dike… Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Nimet Predicts Three-Day Thunderstorms, Cloudiness Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and cloudiness from Tuesday(today) to Thursday across the country. Read more »
June 17
Nigeria: Oyetola Projects Blue Economy Ministry to Achieve Top 3 Ranking On Pebec
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, over the weekend in Lagos, outlined ambitious plans to elevate Nigeria's maritime sector to global standards. Read more »
Africa: $240bn Required By 2030 to Fix Nigeria, Africa's Electricity, Climate Issues - IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has said that with over 600 million Africans lacking access to electricity and more than 1 billion persons cooking their meals in open fires,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Vows to Ensure Sustained Approach to Ogoni Clean-Up
In a bid to revamp the Ogoni clean-up initiative, the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu has vowed to embark on more effective and sustainable approach to the… Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: Kwara Unveils Statewide Irrigation Programme to Combat Climate Change, Boost Food Production
The Kwara State Government has announced an ambitious statewide irrigation program aimed at combating climate change and boosting food production. Read more »
Nigeria: NEITI Backs Tinubu On Climate Change, Green Economy Solutions
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) yesterday lauded what it described as the renewed political commitment of President Bola Tinubu towards… Read more »
June 12
Nigeria: Oyetola Unveils Waterways Transportation Regulations, Inaugurates Projects in Kogi
As part of efforts to reposition the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) for better performance, the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, and the management of the Authority… Read more »
June 10
West Africa: Coronation Group Plants Over 400 Trees in Nigeria, Ghana
In a significant step towards sustainability, Coronation Group has launched its new initiative, 'Trees for Tomorrow' in celebration of World Environment Day on June 5th. Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves New Leadership for National Council On Climate Change, Names Nkiruka Maduekwe As DG/CEO
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Reminiscing a Legal Luminary, Lucius Nwosu, an Advocate of Environmental Justice
The need for environmental justice has been clamoured by so many people who believed that the existence of a man depends on how the environment is being treated. Lucius Ezeaka… Read more »
Nigeria: Addressing Nigeria's Rising Climate Risks
Chiemelie Ezeobi writes that with the burgeoning threat of climate change globally, exacerbated by several man-made factors, there is an urgent need to address these risks in… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Tasks Citizens, Stakeholders, Development Partners, to Safeguard Environment
President Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of the World Environment Day marked annually on June 5, on Wednesday, called for earnest effort and action by citizens, stakeholders,… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Lasepa, Dangote, Nb PLC Partner On Sustainable Environment Essay Contest
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June 04
Nigeria: Championing Call for Environmental Protection, Sustainability in the Niger Delta
Following Shell Nigeria's decision to cease its onshore oil and gas operations in the country, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and the Health… Read more »
May 30
Nigeria: Waste to Wealth - the Rise of Nigeria's Recycling Economy
Mountains of plastic waste that once represented environmental degradation across several states in Nigeria are slowly but surely turning into a vibrant ecosystem - one that… Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Oando Foundation Expands Environmental Education With 'Clean Our World' Project
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