By Eniola Elewude The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called for the integration of water security into Nigeria’s national security architecture. Utsev made the call while delivering a lecture titled, “Water Resources Management and Sanitation as Catalysts for Sustainable National Development and Security in Nigeria”,Continue Reading
Some shop owners and residents in Lagos communities have called for stronger enforcement of noise regulations over persistent disturbances.Continue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, has inaugurated a major tree-planting exercise along sections of Zaria’s ancient city walls, representing a historic blend of cultural preservation, environmental sustainability and ecological action. The event, which took place on Monday, marked the completion of the Women Empowerment andContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has unveiled 14 new curricula for Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in environmental health technology, public health technology, and epidemiology and disease control technology. The curricula are designed for environmental and public health programmes in Nigerian polytechnics and monotechnics. DrContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has unveiled new regulations to strengthen control of plastic waste, promote producer responsibility and support Nigeria’s transition to a circular economy. The National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations, 2026, provide a framework for managing plastics from production and use to collection, recycling and finalContinue Reading
The Lagos State Government and Bariga Local Government (LG) have urged residents to support environmental sanitation efforts and take greater responsibility for keeping their communities clean.Continue Reading
By Adesewa George The Federal Government has begun nationwide consultations with states and other stakeholders to develop a National Water Compact to address Nigeria’s water security challenges. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this at a stakeholders’ consultation workshop involving state commissioners and other keyContinue Reading
Some residents and shop owners in Orile, Iganmu, Lagos, have appealed for urgent intervention over persistent refuse accumulation.Continue Reading
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman An NGO, Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), has urged youths to transform climate concerns into practical solutions capable of improving livelihoods and protecting the environment. Mrs Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, Executive Director of WISE, made the call on Saturday in Zaria during the ECOCARE Initiative 2026 awarenessContinue Reading
Rain gear sellers in parts of Lagos are counting losses as fewer rainstorms and the August break combine to weaken demand for umbrellas and raincoats.Continue Reading
