Environment

Lagos Reopens Igando Dumpsite, Waste Managers Pledge Improved Collection

 ​‌‌‌‍‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍‍​⁠⁠​‍​‌‌The Lagos State Government has restored operations at the Igando dumpsite, with waste managers promising improved collection across affected communities. The facility is expected to receive at least 100 waste...

AUPCTRE, Groups Decry Lack of Water Plans in Party Manifestos

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) and water advocacy groups...

Nigeria Records 43,000 Snakebites, 2,500 Deaths Annually

Experts have urged residents to avoid handling snakes and seek prompt medical attention for snakebites, as Nigeria records...

Nestlé Nigeria Expands Water Access With New Agbara Facilities

Nestlé Nigeria PLC has taken a significant leap forward in its flagship Water Regeneration Project, officially commissioning a...

Lagos Govt, NCF To Hold 20th Walk For Nature Oct. 17

The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and Chevron Nigeria Ltd., will hold...
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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.

Dozens rescued, 15 bodies pulled from South Africa mine

Over two dozen illegal miners were rescued and at least 15 bodies were recovered from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, as operations...

NCF bags excellence in Conservation, Sustainability Award

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has been honoured with the Excellence in Conservation & Sustainability Award at the 1st Ogun State PR Forum &...

SPP rallies Commissioners to bridge gaps in climate governance

By Ugochukwu Uzuegbu/Elochukwu Anieze SPP Rallies State Commissioners to Bridge Gaps in Subnational Climate Governance The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) has convened a high...

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. 

LWC honours Tijani for exemplary and exceptional leadership

The senior management staff of Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has lauded its Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani (MTT), for his outstanding leadership characterized...
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