Soaring e-waste affects the health of millions of children – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the health of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide is at risk from the illegal processing of old electrical […]
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SON, NESREA collaborate on environmental standards
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) will strengthen collaboration to regulate electronic waste in the […]
Stepping up global efforts, only way to safeguard environment – UN President
The President of the UN General Assembly, Mr Volkan Bozkir, says stepping up global efforts to combat land degradation is the only way to safeguard […]
Insurgency: Donor agencies expend N8bn on humanitarian interventions in Adamawa
Network for Adamawa Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO), said it has injected about N8 billion into the economy of the state through various interventions in the past […]
FCTA partners with NOSDRA on oil, gas disasters prevention
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says it is partnering with the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on oil and gas disasters […]
FG partners organisation to deploy technology for air quality monitor
The National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency, (NESREA) says it is collaborating with Clarity Movement Co. to deploy new technology to monitor air quality […]
Sokoto State, FRSC charge residents to increase use of bicycles
Sokoto State, in collaboration with the FRSC, has started an enlightenment campaign on increased use of bicycles to promote environmental safety. FRSC spokesman in Sokoto […]
Corps members seek early sensitization of students on tree planting
Some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Nasarawa State called for early sensitization of students on the importance of tree planting to the environment. […]
No more room for illegal wildlife trade -FG
The Conservator General, National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Goni, says there is no more room for illegal wildlife trade in the country as offenders will […]
Climate Change: Lagos Govt. unveils 5-year Climate Action Plan
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled a five-year Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020-2025, towards combating the challenges of climate change. Lagos State Governor, Mr […]
Lagos urges residents on climate friendly lifestyles
The Lagos State Government has urged residents to join the fight against climate change by adopting friendly lifestyles. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the advice during […]
ERA wants FG to set up special fund for ecosystem restoration
The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria(ERA) has urged the Federal Government to set up a special Trust Fund for the restoration of ecosystems […]
Hydrocarbons Will Remain A Major Source Of Energy Till 2040, Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that despite the rush for investments in renewable energy in the world, hydrocarbons will still remain a major source of […]
WOFAN, SGP-UNDP GEF train 720 on agroforestry in Kano
The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) and Small Grants Programme (SGP) of the UNDP-GEF have trained 600 women and 120 males on agroforestry and food security management skills, seedling production and […]
Kano to launch policy on environment- Commissioner
Kano state government says it will soon launch the State Policy on Environment after approval by the State Executive Council. The state Commissioner for Environment, […]
One dead as commercial bus collides with articulated lorry in Lagos
A commercial bus on Saturday collided with an articulated truck carrying a container, claiming the life of an unidentified male and causing multiple accidents around […]
Environmentalist tasks oil firms on onshore pollution cleaning
An environmentalist, Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has urged oil firms in the Niger Delta to clean up polluted onshore sites before moving their activities offshore. Bassey […]
World Environment Day: Protect wetlands, Lagos TUC urges govt
The Lagos State Council, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has urged the Lagos State Government to protect the state’s wetlands, to save the environment […]
World Environment Day: Kaduna Govt to plant 1.2 million trees
Kaduna State Government has pledged to plant 1.2 million trees within the year in an effort to tackle climate change. Mr Ibrahim Husseini, Commissioner for […]
Lagos Govt dislodges 10 illegal slaughter slabs
The Lagos State Government says it has dislodged 10 more illegal slaughter slabs and animal markets in four different areas of the state. The areas […]
Inconsistent rainfall: fish farmer laments hike in cost of production
A fish farmer, Mr Okon Amah, has lamented over the growing cost of fish farming owing to inconsistent rainfall in the country. Amah, an expert […]
Bad roads, multiple taxation affecting hotel patronage in Badagry – Association
The Badagry Hoteliers Association says multiple taxation, epileptic power supply and the deplorable state of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway are adversely affecting the hospitality industry in the […]
Biden urges Americans to root out systemic racism
U.S. President, Joe Biden, has urged Americans to reflect on the deep roots of racial terror in the nation and root out systemic racism across […]
Lagos -Ibadan rail: FG assures host communities of assistance
The Federal Government has assured host communities adversely affected environmentally or otherwise by the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan rail modernisation project of assistance.This is contained […]
AANI congratulates Hajiya Zaliha’u Ahmed on appointment as acting Executive Secretary FCDA
The Alumni Association of the National Institute,AANI has hailed the appointment of Hajiya Zaliha’u Ahmed, mni on her appointment as the Acting Executive Secretary,FCDA. The […]