THE Federal Government has increased the number of Ogoni youths benefiting from its various livelihood Programmes from 5,000 to 10,000. […]
RCategory: Environment
NCF will miss Aminu-Kano’s leadership qualities— new D-G
DR Joseph Onoja, the newly appointed Director-General (D-G) of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, says his predecessor, Dr Muhtari Aminu-Kano, will be […]
Waste evacuation charge in Lagos may increase by 50% from Oct – LAWMA
THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has hinted that the charge for waste evacuation may increase by 50 per cent […]
Anambra communities in panic harvest over flood menace
FARMER in 15 communities of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have started panic harvesting over the fear of […]
Adamawa community seeks drain project to mitigate flood
THE Samu Naka community in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa has called for construction of drain to mitigate […]
Agro-climatic work plan to cost FG $472.8m — Minister
THE Minister of Environment, Mr Mohammed Abdullahi, says that the work plan for the implementation of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in […]
EU commits €70,000 to combat floods in Nigeria
THE European Union (EU) has provided €70,000 as emergency preparedness to reduce the impact of floods in the country. This […]
Desertification: Rotary Club plants 100 trees in Bauchi
THE Rotary Club in Bauchi, on Tuesday planted 100 trees at the new housing estate in Dungal, a suburb of […]
Averting more devastating effects of flooding in 2021
Flooding has recently become a major source of concern and a seasonal challenge in Nigeria with its attendant food shortages, […]
FG adopts innovative approach to fund climate change mitigation—DG
THE Federal Government has adopted innovative approach, including carbon tax, to fund the mitigation of the impact of climate change […]
Environmental experts decry lack of data on waste generation
SOME experts in environmental protection and management have expressed worry over the lack of data on individual and household waste […]
Biggest ever climate change bill shows why investors must embrace ESG
THE U.S. Senate’s passing of a sweeping $430 billion bill to help fight climate change underscores why “every investor needs […]
Flood: NOA urges Jigawa residents to clear drains, other water ways
THE National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Jigawa residents to ensure proper clearing oi drains, culverts and other waterways, […]
Climate change to cost Nigeria $460bn by 2050 – Expert
PROF. Chuwumerije Okereke, Director, Centre for Climate Change and Development at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State, says climate […]
Flooding: Assembly, Board advise Nasarawa residents against building on water ways
NASARAWA State House of Assembly Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning, has advised the residents of the state not […]
FG restores over 24,000 hectares of degraded land- Minister
THE Federal Government says that it has restored over 24,000 hectares of degraded land and planted trees on more than […]
FG partners with World Bank for land remediation
THE Federal Government is to partner with the World Bank to establish Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRESAL), programme to […]
CSO leaders laud FG on Dahiru’s appointment as pioneer Climate Council’s D-G
LEADERS of some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have lauded the Federal Government for appointing Dr Salisu Dahiru as pioneer Director-General […]
LAWMA warns against attacks on personnel
THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has warned against attacks on its workers carrying out their lawful duties. This is […]
Edo rejuvenates forestry laws, 50 years after
INCREASING insecurity has made Edo to rejuvenate its forestry laws, last updated 50 years ago, Gov. Godwin Obaseki has said. […]
Edo rejuvenates forestry laws, 50 years after
INCREASING insecurity has made Edo to rejuvenate its forestry laws, last updated 50 years ago, Gov. Godwin Obaseki has said. […]
LAWMA warns against attacks on personnel
THE Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has warned against attacks on its workers carrying out their lawful duties. This is […]
Waste Management: Oyo State Government bars PSPs from door-to-door/commercial waste evacuation
THE Oyo State Government has barred all former Private Sector Participants, PSPs, from engaging in any form of refuse evacuation […]
Waste Management: Oyo Govt. bars private firms from door-to-door, commercial waste evacuation
THE Oyo State Government has barred private firms already disengaged from waste collection from further participating in refuse evacuation in […]
Climate: FG, stakeholders develop measures to achieve net-zero by 2060
THE Federal Government and other relevant stakeholders have expressed commitment through developing measures to achieve net-zero objectives by 2060. The […]
Why Kaduna flooding has persisted—NGO
AN NGO, Safety Awareness and Environmental Support Initiative (SAESI), has attributed flooding and poor refuse evacuation to non-compliance with building […]
Oyo Govt to Commence Removal of Structures under Power Lines, Flood Plains, Others
…Revises Mandatory Tax clearance fee downwards …Says land Billing system to start working in 11 LGAs soon THE Oyo State […]
Perm sec advises workers on effective implementation of ecological projects
THE Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office (EPO), Dr Habiba Lawal, on Thursday urged members of staff to ensure effective implementation […]
Group embarks on community tree planting campaign in Kaduna
A Group, African Climate Reporters, has embarked on Community Tree Recovery campaigns to reduce desertification and ecological challenges. A science […]
Food security: Catholic Caritas urges Nigerians to support FG on environmental protection
THE Caritas Nigeria (Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria) has urged Nigerians to support the government in tackle environmental degradation and […]
Environment: Kwara Govt plans recycling plant
THE Kwara Government says it is establishing a waste to wealth recycling plant in the state. The Commissioner for Environment, […]
Delta Govt to enforce laws on drains
THE Delta State Taskforce on Environment and Sanitation said it was ready to enforce ‘Operation Clean Your Drains’ laws in […]
Australian scientists reveal CO2 emissions as key to fighting climate change
MASS extinction events caused by super volcanoes throughout history were the result of sudden release of carbon dioxide (CO2), adding […]
Ogun Rotary Club advocates tree planting to mitigate climate change
WORRIED by the effects of climate change in the country, the Rotary Club of Ibara G.R.A. Abeokuta, on Monday began […]
Prepare for flood, NiMet tells North East, South West States
THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has advised Nigerians especially those in Taraba state and some parts of the South West […]
Fire Service records 6 deaths from 24 outbreaks in June
THE Kaduna State Fire Service said that it recorded six deaths from 24 fire outbreaks across the state in June. […]