February 29
Nigeria: Wildlife Poaching, Trafficking Threat to the Planet - - Lawmaker
The deputy chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Environment, Hon. Terseer Ugbor, has said that wildlife poaching is not just a crime against nature but a threat to the… Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Indiscriminate Bush Burning, Mysterious Weather Cause Health Panic in Bayelsa
The dry season is associated with hot and dusty air with decreased humidity which predisposes humans to weather related health conditions. It is characterised by dryness of the… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Seeks End to Insurance of New Fossil Fuel Projects
A climate activists non-governmental Organisation, Fridays For Future Nigeria (FFFN) has joined the global campaign demanding Insurance Companies around the world and in Nigeria… Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: VSF Donates Boreholes to Plateau Communities
The Victims Support Fund (VSF) under the leadership of Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) has built solar-powered boreholes at the cost of N28 million for the people of Gassa, Doruwa… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Lion Kills Zookeeper in Ife
Tragedy struck yesterday at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Zoological garden when a nine-year-old male lion killed a zookeeper, Mr. Olabode Olawuyi. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Abandoned Vehicles Litter Seaports Over High Tariffs
Due to the instability and volatility of foreign exchange in the country, several foreign-used vehicles imported into the country have been abandoned at vehicle terminals in… Read more »
January 31
Nigeria: Labour Tasks Govt On Creation of Viable Environment for Good Governance
As organised labour meets with federal government over upward review of New National Minimum Wage, the leadership of the two Labour centres, Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Nigeria… Read more »
January 17
Nigeria: 80 Rescued, 12 Confirmed Dead in Niger Boat Mishap
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on TwitterTelegram 12 people have been confirmed dead in the boat mishap which occurred in Duga Mashaya around Tungan Leda in Shagunu… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 Is Over, What Next?
Before the 28th conference of the parties in Dubai, perhaps in preparation for it, Agora Policy published a report, 'Climate Change and Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria' and… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Nigeria Secures Over $5 Billion Commitments for Climate Action
The Federal Government says it has secured more than 5 billion dollars commitments for its climate action at the ongoing climate change conference also known as COP28 in Dubai,… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Minister, NNPC Recommit to Lowering Methane Emissions
Minister of state, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has pledged Nigeria's commitment to lower methane emissions. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Several Nations Promise to Shut Coal Powered Plants
Several nations vowed at COP28 in Dubai, to phase out coal plants which are identified as contributing so much to global warming. Read more »
December 03, 2023
Nigeria: Three Plane-Loads of Delegates Represent Nigeria At COP28
No fewer than 1,411 Nigerian delegates, enough to fill two or three jumbo jets, registered to participate at the 28th Climate Change Summit presently holding in Dubai, the United… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Nigeria: Vice President Shettima, Stakeholders Set Targets for COP28
Determined to present a strong position that will benefit the country at the forthcoming COP28 Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates, the Vice President, Kashim… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: Niger Demands 13 Percent Derivation From Hydro Electricity
Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has called on the federal government to pay 13 per cent derivation to Niger State for power generated and supplied to Nigerians through… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change Poses Grave Risks to Nigeria - Agora Policy
Nigeria is facing significant health and environmental threats and risks losing $100 billion annually from the impact of climate change, according to a new report. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Tale of Jago Community and Its Struggle to End Open Defecation
Two years ago, one could barely walk a kilometre in Jago Community without seeing faeces, as the people have no improved toilet to defecate. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Alternative Fuel - Federal Govt Fast-Tracks CNG Adoption
To fast-track the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria, the federal government has inaugurated a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles pilot conversion centre in… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu Urged to Position Nigeria to Tackle Climate, Debt Crises
A group, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), has said that despite a report that Nigeria and 10 other Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)… Read more »
Nigeria: Wildlife Crime - Govt Destroys 4 Tonnes of Seized Pangolin Scales
In a bid to stop wildlife trafficking and protect the nation's biodiversity, the federal government yesterday destroyed a total of 3914.08 kilograms (nearly four tonnes) of seized… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Nigeria: Flood Kills 603 Nigerians, Displaces 1.3 Million
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has disclosed that over 603 people have died and 1.3 million displaced in 31 states across the country from 2022 to date as a result of… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Nigeria: Despite Warning, States Caught Unprepared for Floods
Again, despite previous experience and warnings from the relevant authorities, several states and local governments across the country have been caught unprepared for the yearly… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Libya: 5,000 Feared Dead After Libya Floods
About 5,000 people have been killed and with over 10,000 missing in Libya in floods caused by a huge Mediterranean storm that burst dams, swept away buildings and wiped out as much… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: Shell Discovers Another Oil Leak After Resumption of Forcados Export Facility
Nigeria's oil production is facing another major challenge following discovery of another oil leak in a facility operated by oil major Shell. Read more »
August 20, 2023
Nigeria: 2 Lagos Agencies Partner on Improved Water Service Delivery
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has partnered Lagos Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) to enhance improved water service delivery in the state. Read more »