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Indigenous solutions said to be vital for Nigeria’s emission reduction goal 

Group Managing Director of Alfa Designs Nigeria Ltd. (ADNL),...

MEMAN seeks clarity on Dangote logistics offer

The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has...

Why I resigned as NNPCL spokesman – Soneye

The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National...

Conservation

CITES: Countries devise strategies to tackle poaching, trafficking in rhinoceroses

Although progress has been made in combating crimes affecting...

Conservation efforts help rare giraffes recover in Cameroon park

A partnership between the African Wildlife Foundation and Cameroon's...

AviList unites world’s bird species by providing common language for conservationists

For the first time ever, conservationists have a unified...

Gender

New report lists Indigenous Women’s response to climate, human rights crisis

As the world searches for answers to the climate crisis and the global backsliding of human rights, Indigenous Women...

Green energy: Group empowers 30 women on electric tricycle services in FCT

The Skilled Women Initiative (TSWINI), an NGO, has trained and empowered 30 underserved women on the services of electric tricycle,...

UK reaffirms support for inclusive green growth, sustainable development

As Nigeria navigates rising energy costs and the growing urgency of the climate crisis, the British Deputy High Commissioner,...

Human Welfare

UNFCCC accused of censoring Palestine solidarity at Bonn climate talks

Civil society organisations participating in the United Nations climate negotiations have...

World Refugee Day: Nigeria houses 138,154 refugees in 33 states, FCT – Govt

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday, June 20,...

Nigerian undergraduates dream big in Shell intern scheme

The latest batch of undergraduates from Nigerian universities have...

Science & Tech

Nigeria to launch four satellites for Earth observation, security

Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, said the Federal Executive Council...

NASRDA, UNICCON sign MoU on advancing Nigeria’s space technology

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and UNICCON Group of Companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Group urges stakeholders’ involvement in space regulation

The Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON) has called for the harmonisation of space-related activities among agencies of government for...

Mining

Kano moves to curb illegal sand excavation near water sources

Kano State Government has intensified efforts to curb illegal silica sand excavation activities near water sources in a bid...

Informal lead, gold mining contributing to widespread poisoning in Nigeria – Study

Artisanal lead mining in Nigeria is responsible for airborne lead exposures that are 10 times the U.S. Permissible Exposure...

South African mining communities urge community-led path in energy transition

As South Africa moves toward a low-carbon future, communities most affected by the extractive economy have demanded to be...
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Nigeria looks to industry in a bid to limit plastic pollution

Amble down a side street or canal in Nigeria’s...

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Health

Tobacco control efforts protect 6.1bn people – WHO report

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, June 23, released its report on the Global...
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Lagos set to become first in West Africa to eliminate malaria

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state is on...
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Africa faces dual health emergencies as cholera, mpox surge

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the continent is...
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Govt, partners to integrate climate action, nutrition policies for sustainability

The Federal Government, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) through its flagship Initiative on...
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Netherlands returns 119 stolen artefacts to Oba of Benin

Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday, June...

Land Degradation

Desertification and Drought Day: Nations urged to unlock trillion-dollar land restoration economy 

If we continue business as usual, land almost the size...

Insecurity: Benue LG boss bans forest logging activities

The Chairman, Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue...

One-third of forest lost this century unlikely to grow back naturally – Study

One-third (34%) of all global forest lost between 2001...

Indiscriminate tree felling worries biodiversity expert

A lecturer at the University of Uyo, Prof. Edem...

Pollution

New science-policy panel marks big win for multilateralism – Andersen

Closing remarks by Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the...

World Environment Day: A call to action against plastic pollution

The theme, "Beat Plastic Pollution", for this year’s World Environment Day...

Bayelsa community in lamentation over 24-hour gas flaring

The local community people in Okolobiri Community of Gbarain...

UN reaffirms support for Nigeria’s environmental protection

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed...

Renewable Energy

New data exposes private finance failure to meet energy transition needs

A report released on Monday, June 23, 2025, by Oil Change...

Kenya, Senegal top Africa electricity regulatory performance rankings

Kenya and Senegal tied for first place in the...

Africa can save $3-5tr by 2050 with fully renewable energy future – Report

Africa could save $3-5 trillion (an average of $150...

Energy Commission sets performance standards benchmark for air conditioners in Nigeria

In a bid to promote energy efficiency in line...

Waste Management

Lagos seals Oko-Oba Abattoir over environmental violations

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced the immediate...

Govt evolves strategic framework to deal decisively with plastic pollution

The Federal Ministry of Environment has restated its commitment...

Foundation moves to turn plastic waste into economy benefits

Splendour Empowerment Foundation (SEF), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), says...

Ocean Conservancy, GOAL initiative deploys reusable cup programme to reduce plastic footprint 

Ocean Conservancy and its partner GOAL on Thursday, June 5, 2025,...

Sustainable Development

International Breweries Plc commemorates World Environment Day with nationwide green initiatives

In commemoration of the 2025 World Environment Day, International...

NESREA shuts 25 facilities over environmental violations

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...

World Oceans Day: NGO charges residents to imbibe environmental responsibility

An NGO, Lagos Beach Cleaners, has urged residents of...

New GEF financing propels progress to 2030 goals

The Global Environment Facility’s governing body has agreed to...
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Builders, engineers partner to enforce construction standards

The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) has...

CSOs raise alarm over housing crisis in Port Harcourt

Civil society organisations (CSOs), under the aegis of the...

44th AGM in Algiers to assess progress in Shelter Afrique’s strategic initiatives

Algeria is set to host Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s...

Water & Sanitation

Water & Sanitation

Nigeria, UNESCO push for climate-resilient WASH in schools

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The Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria and the National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM-UNESCO) have called for increased investment in climate-resilient Water, Sanitation and...

Four nations meet to approve Limpopo Basin Water Report

Govt completes 565 water projects in two years – Minister

Marine

Marine

Hydrography agency to drive blue economy, Africa’s maritime development

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The National Hydrography Agency (NHA) has reaffirmed commitment to development of the blue economy and tourism in the country, the West African subregion and...

New ocean treaty holds economic, environmental promise for Nigeria – Expert

UN Ocean Conference: Group seeks African ocean literacy network

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