Environment

Abakaliki residents to enjoy water from Oferekpe water scheme

Oferekpe, Nigeria - Residents of the Ebonyi state capital, Abakaliki, who hitherto have lacked water, will be inundated with clean, drinking water when the multi-million Naira Oferekpe Mega Water...

Many people trapped in building collapse in Abuja

Many people have been trapped after a building collapsed in the Sabon Lugbe area of Abuja on Saturday.  Social...

Nigeria calls for urgent global action on climate crisis

Nigeria has canvassed for urgent and aggressive measures to combat the catastrophic impact of climate change, describing it...

FG urges communities along Rivers Benue, Niger over flood

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent flood warning to communities along the River Benue...

Polaris Bank partners NCF to extend tree planting initiative…

Polaris Bank, in a robust display of its commitment to environmental sustainability, has expanded its nationwide tree-planting initiative...
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More than 16,000 children are displaced following Libya floods – UNICEF

More than 16,000 children are displaced in eastern Libya following Africa’s deadliest storm in recorded history, UNICEF warned on Thursday.

Why FG, UNIDO call for collaboration to tackle plastic pollution

The Federal Ministry of Environment has partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Embassy of Japan to call for concerted efforts by stakeholders and the practice of circular economy in tackling the menace of plastic pollution.

Why Asiodu calls for effective management of ecological fund

The President, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), Izoma Philip Asiodu, CFR, has called for the proper management of ecological...

FBRA partners UNIDO to train recyclers, manufacturers of plastic

The Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), held a seminar to raise awareness of the Promoting Sustainable Plastic Value Chains Through Circular Economy Practices for Recyclers Project in Abuja.

COP28: Climate action requires upholding rights – Rights Watch

Participants in the 28th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) have urged UAE, the host, to end its repression of independent civil society.

Why LAWMA tasks truck drivers on safe driving rules

The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, on Tuesday tasked truck drivers in the agency’s fleet, to strictly...
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