June 18
Nigeria: NEC Approves N83.2bn to Tackle Flooding, Climate-Related Emergencies
The National Economic Council has approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions to mitigate flooding and other climate-related disasters across Nigeria, as authorities warn of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Refuse Crisis - Sanwo-Olu Orders Emergency Waste Evacuation After Premium Times Report
The governor announced the directive on Thursday, saying the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Ministry of… Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Farmers Urged to Fight Climate Change Through Nature-Based Solutions
Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is… Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - Failing Waste System Leaves Lagos Roads Buried in Trash
Hit by soaring diesel prices and crushing operational costs, waste contractors in many parts of Lagos are struggling to sustain weekly collections, pushing frustrated residents to… Read more »
May 20
Nigeria: Gov Namadi Assures Investors of Stable, Supportive Business Environment in Jigawa
The governor gave the assurance while receiving a high-powered delegation from Hefei Shengwen Information Technology Company Limited of China, led by its president and chief… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Threat - NEMA Launches Response Campaign in Rivers
NEMA's Director-General, Zubaida Umar, flagged off the exercise during a stakeholders' engagement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. Read more »
May 18
Nigeria: Why Journalists Should Intensify Scrutiny of Oil Companies in Niger Delta - Nnimmo Bassey
Environmental activists say the media must resist corporate narratives and independently investigate pollution incidents. Read more »
Nigeria: UNICEF, Unical Collaborate to End Open Defecation On Campus
The Dean of Students Affairs of the institution, Offiong Mensah, addressing students during the rally, cited health risks and poor sanitation practices as the reason for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Special Report - Nigeria's Maritime University Upgrade Stalls As Billions Flow Into Repealed Academy
Three years after a law upgraded Nigeria's Maritime Academy Oron into a university, the institution remains in limbo while unaccounted billions of naira flow through an institution… Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: Commissioner of Police Laments Rising Deforestation in Jigawa
The police chief attributed deforestation to indiscriminate logging in spite of threats to environmental sustainability and public safety. Read more »
May 11
Nigeria: Soldiers Kill Suspected Terrorist, Recover Arms in Kogi Forest Operation
According to Mr Abdullahi, troops of the 12 Brigade Quick Response Group laid an ambush at a suspected crossing point used by terrorists in the early hours of Sunday under… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Study Reveals Waste Crisis, Opportunities for Reform in Lagos' Ajegunle Community
The study, conducted by the African Cities Research Consortium, Rethinking Cities and the Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development, found that poor waste disposal practices… Read more »
April 22
Nigeria: End Oil Fires in Ondo, Rivers, Homef Tells Nigerian Govt
The environmental group says prolonged wellhead fires in Ondo and Rivers states expose a weak response to pollution, threatening livelihoods and ecosystems Read more »
April 20
Nigeria: Amid Water Access Gaps in Lagos, Firm Installs Pilot Filtration System At Lasuth
Langovest said the initiative is part of the company's corporate social responsibility and reflects its broader goal of developing scalable infrastructure solutions. Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: Heavy Rainfall, Flooding Expected in Northern, South-West States, NCDC Warns
According to the advisory, parts of Adamawa, Kaduna, Kogi, Niger, Plateau and Taraba states in the north, as well as Osun and Oyo in the South-west, alongside Enugu and Kwara… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Rolls Out Initiative to Enhance Water Security for 1 Billion People
One in every four people worldwide lacks access to safe drinking water, according to a report launched by the World Health Organisation and the United Nations Children's Fund… Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: Windstorm Damages Newly Built Bus Terminal in Abuja
According to a statement signed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, the incident, which occurred during heavy rainfall on Tuesday,… Read more »
April 02
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seals Access Bank Branch Over Untreated Waste Discharge
The Lagos State government stated that the action followed reports of environmental violations. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt to Prosecute Access Bank-Linked Persons for Assault On Wastewater Sanitation Officers
The official said the state government would seek court orders for the arrest and prosecution of those involved in the attack on its officials. Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: Nigeria Records Over 75 Percent Reduction in Casualties From Annual Flooding - Nema
The number of displaced persons fell from over one million to approximately 58,000 within the same period. Read more »
March 30
Nigeria: UN Wildlife Summit Expands Protection for 40 Migratory Species
The decision, reached at COP15 of the Convention on Migratory Species, signals growing global concern over biodiversity loss and calls for urgent conservation action. Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Three-Day Dust Haze Forecast for Nigeria
The agency envisaged localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres over parts of Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa states. Read more »
March 04
Nigeria: Explainer - What You Need to Know About Methane Emissions
Methane remains in the atmosphere for about 12 years, much shorter than carbon dioxide (CO₂), but it is far more effective at trapping heat. Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Reps Committee Backs Private Sector Plan for Nigeria's First Green, Climate Finance Bank
Promoters of the proposed Green and Climate Finance Bank say they are targeting $100m in founding capital as the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy pledges… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Abia Releases 2026 Climate Outlook, Advises Farmers On Climate-Smart Practices
An official stated that the government will distribute updated cropping calendars, provide improved and climate-resilient seedlings and strengthen extension services statewide. Read more »
