May 27
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 »
Nigeria: In UAE, Tony Elumelu Advocates Climate Funding for Healthcare Delivery
According to WHO, between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year from health issues. Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Ex-Naval Chief Urges Sanwo-Olu to Preserve Lekki Green Areas
"It is troubling to see certain individuals tarnish your administration's commitment to infrastructure development by engaging in illegal allocations, especially under your watch… Read more »
May 07
Nigeria: Rainstorm Injures Three, Damages 200 Houses in Plateau
"The damages caused by the rainstorm further put the Miango people, ..., in a more precarious situation." Read more »
May 02
Nigeria: West African Journalists Decry Govts' Neglect of Environmental Crises
West African journalists decried growing environmental crises in the region. Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: Flood Alert - Ogun Govt Urges Residents in Wetlands to Relocate
Mr Oresanya noted that the wetlands were predominantly border towns between Lagos and Ogun states. Read more »
Nigeria: Forex Devaluation Contributes to Rising Cost of Drugs in Nigeria - Minister
Other factors contributing to the escalating cost of drugs, according to the Minister, include power supply, technology, the supply chain and the regulatory landscape. Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Several Nigerian States to Experience Heavy Rainfall in Next Three Days - NiMet
Heavy rainfall can cause flash flooding, riverine flooding, soil erosion, thunder and lightning, and strong winds. Read more »
April 24
Nigeria: Scores Rendered Homeless As Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc in Ekiti Communities
The governor directed those still residing in affected buildings to vacate immediately, to avert being caught in the web of sudden building collapse. Read more »
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 »