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World Rivers Day: Govt seeks collective action against river pollution, flooding

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, on Monday, September 23, 2024, called for collective action to protect the country’s water...

Our ocean, communities not for sale – Fishers

Our ocean, communities and our sociocultural wellbeing are not for sale. This statement formed part of the declarations made by FishNet Alliance, a network of...

Global Shipping Levy in Nigeria: Call to action ahead of IMO conference

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the maritime industry is increasingly recognised as a significant contributor to greenhouse gas...

Mass bleaching of New Zealand marine sponges largest ever recorded

A mass bleaching of more than 50 million sponges in New Zealand’s Fiordland was the largest of its kind ever recorded globally, scientists said...

Nigeria to partner Gulf of Guinea Commission in tackling maritime crimes

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working closely with the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) in tackling piracy...

Experts want fisheries captured under Blue Economy

Fisheries and maritime experts have called for the review of relevant laws to place fisheries under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. They made...

World Ocean Day: Stakeholders demand adequate funding for marine research

There is need for the government to Invest more in scientific research and innovation which is crucial for developing effective solutions to oceanic challenges. Akanbi...

Shettima calls for maximisation of Africa’s Blue Economy projected at $405bn

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the maximisation of Africa’s blue economy projected to hit $405 billion by 2030. Shettima made the call during...

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Lagos seals church, lounges, others over noise pollution

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, sealed off some lounges, hotels, church, fast...
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Savannah Energy completes SIPEC acquisition with $35.1m

Savannah Energy PLC has announced the completion of its acquisition of Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Nigeria...

IPCC calls for nomination of authors for Seventh Assessment Report

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is calling for nominations of experts to act as Coordinating Lead Authors, Lead...

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Lagos seals church, lounges, others over noise pollution

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Tuesday,...

Savannah Energy completes SIPEC acquisition with $35.1m

Savannah Energy PLC has announced the completion of its...
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