By Blessing Odega The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called for strengthened financing mechanisms, institutional reforms, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to enhance Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Plateau State. The National Coordinator of NEWSAN, Mr Attah Benson, made the call during an advocacy visit to Plateau StateContinue Reading

By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with civil society organisations to improve access to water, sanitation, and basic urban infrastructure across Nigeria. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Alhaji Ahmed Dangiwa, made the commitment while receiving membersContinue Reading

By Fabian Ekeruche The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) recycled 405.17 tonnes of electronic waste in Lagos State in 2025. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. E-waste (electronic waste) refers to any discarded, broken, or obsolete electricalContinue Reading

By Fabian Ekeruche  Dr Olugbenga Adebola, the National President Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), has described sustainable infrastructure as critical to achieving efficient and reliable waste management systems in Nigeria. Adebola said this at Infra360 sessions at the West Africa Infrastructure Expo at the Landmark Event Centre onContinue Reading

By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reversing forest loss and strengthening wildlife protection through policy reforms, legislation, and multi-sector partnerships. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made the commitment in his keynote address, delivered on his behalf by Director Tijjani Ahmad, at the 2026 World WildlifeContinue Reading

By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations and the Federal Government have called for stronger partnerships to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods, highlighting the link between environmental conservation and human wellbeing. UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mohammed Fall, represented by UNICEF representative Wafaa Saeed, made the call at the #BeWildForNature Youth Network eventContinue Reading