Environment

Venezuela Earthquakes Put 3.9m Children at Risk

Powerful 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes have affected Venezuela, putting an estimated 3.9 million children at risk across Caracas, Aragua, Carabobo, Falcón, La Guaira, Miranda and nearby areas, UNICEF...

Agripreneur promotes tree planting as pathway to climate action

An agripreneur, Mr Chima Christian, has urged Nigerian youths and students to embrace tree planting, fruit processing and...

LAWMA steps up waste evacuation efforts, assures residents of improved…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reassured residents of the State that comprehensive measures are being implemented...

Tinubu declares end to era of neglect for FCT satellite towns

A ray of hope beamed on residents of Abuja satellite towns, Monday, as President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu...

Desertification worsens poverty, food insecurity – Experts

Environmental experts have called for urgent and coordinated action to tackle desertification, warning that the growing crisis is...
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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...

Connected Advocacy holds workshop on youth consultation, Climate Change…

Connected Advocacy, with support from LEAP Africa and Nigeria Youth Future Funds, has held a workshop on youth consultation, Climate Change education and local...

African stakeholders issue seven-point call for urgent climate action

As preparations intensify ahead of the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, African stakeholders have adopted a seven-point communiqué calling for...

Wildfire on Greek Island of Rhodes forces mass evacuations

A wildfire raging on the Greek island of Rhodes forced thousands of tourists and island residents to shelter in schools and indoor stadiums on Sunday after they were evacuated from coastal villages and resorts.

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

Association calls for formalization of informal wastepickers

As the International Community marks the International Wastepickers Day, the Association of Scrapes and Wastepickers of Lagos (ASWOL), has called for the integration of...
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