Court sentences 26 persons to community service for environmental offences
A Magistrates' Court, (Environmental Special Offences Court) of Lagos State District, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has imposed ₦30,000 fine per person or option of community service, on 26 persons, for engaging in reckless waste disposal across various locations in the state.
CSOs oppose Lagos waste-to- wealth incinerator plant
A coalition of twelve Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has called on the Lagos State Government (LASG) to halt its plans to construct a waste-to-energy...
NCF, Ford Foundation sponsor climate justice CSOs to COP28 in Dubai
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has partnered with the Ford Foundation to provided funding support for members of the Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA).
We are not afraid to enforce environmental laws – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Friday restated its commitment to enforce the state environmental laws to the benefit of the greater majority of residents.
The...
The importance of state-level climate governance in Nigeria
Climate change has created significant environmental problems in Nigeria, affecting all regions and socioeconomic classes. The 2024 heatwaves are a stark reminder of its...
Why traditional leaders must speak out against environmental injustice
Niger Delta traditional leaders have been urged to speak out against all forms of environmental injustice meted out on them as a result of...
