Environment
NALDA develops 6,200 hectares of tree plantations in 4 states
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it is developing 6,200 hectares of cashew, cocoa and oil palm plantations across…
Environment
Environment
Nigerians spend N3.75trn annually treating malaria – EHCON registrar –
By Felicia Imohimi Dr Yakubu Baba, Registrar, Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), says Nigerians spend an estimated N3.75 trillion annually treating…
Environment
Poor investment in preventive health worsening disease burden – EHCON
By Felicia Imohimi The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has attributed the persistent burden of communicable diseases in the country to inadequate…
Environment
Dry Season: FCT residents raise alarm over fire hazards, heat, health risks
By Edwin Omuku As the dry season gradually sets in, residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expressing concerns over increasing fire…
Environment
HYPREP seeks CSOs’ support to prevent repollution in Ogoniland
By Abigael Joshua The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to intensify community campaigns against illegal artisanal refining, unsustainable…
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.
Health
Sanitation Inspection: Views across Ibadan, Abeokuta, Ilorin on return of ‘Wole-wole’
By Reporters Back then, the shout alone was enough: “Wole-wole ti de!” and everybody ran to sweep, cover pots and clear the gutter. The…
Environment
NICOLD urges private investment, innovation to strengthen dam safety
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Committee on Large Dams (NICOLD) has called for increased private-sector investment and sustained training of young engineers to strengthen…
Environment
AUPCTRE, water groups urge parties to prioritise universal water access
By Eniola Elewude The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) and water advocacy groups have urged political…
Environment
Lagos stakeholders push for dedicated Ministry of Waste Resources
Stakeholders in Lagos’ waste management sector have called for the establishment of a standalone Ministry of Waste Resources to drive reforms, attract investment and strengthen environmental governance.