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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Children, families at risk after earthquake hits western Nepal

UNICEF says it is deeply saddened by the devastating impact of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Karnali and Lumbini provinces in western Nepal at 11:47 p.m. on Friday 3 November. 

6 Billion Pounds Garbage End Up In Ocean Yearly — Don

Over 6 billion pounds of garbage, mainly plastics, end up in oceans every year, according to Professor Nasiru Abdus-Salam of the Department of Chemistry, University of Ilorin.

CSOs sensitises residents on emission reduction in Kaduna

A consortium of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have sensitised the residents of Sabon. Gari, in Kaduna State, on net Zero emission reduction to mitigate the impact of climate change in the country.

LASG orders closure of Ladipo market for filth and other offences

The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has ordered immediate closure of Ladipo Market, Mushin, for several environmental offences including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non payment of waste bills, among others

Wildlife: Dr Mark’s Animal Show premieres on Showmax

An exciting new children’s programme, “Dr. Mark’s Animal Show ”, is now available to stream on Showmax from Friday March 15, 2024. This is contained...

Environmentalists express concern on dangers of pollutants in plastics

Environmental experts have raised concerns on the dangers of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in plastics in the country.
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