By Abigael Joshua Nigeria is facing the paradox of abundant energy resources and widespread energy poverty inspite of being Africa’s largest economy. Dr Michael David, the Executive Director of Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Eniola Elewude The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a seven-day flood advisory, warning of a medium flood risk in 17 states between July 21 and July 27. The agency said the alert followed rising water levels at key river monitoring stations, increasing the likelihood of localised floodingContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike An architect and academic, Dr John Adesina, has urged the Lagos State Government to adopt a multi-professional approach to planning and developing new towns. Adesina, also a Landscape Architect and member of the Lagos State chapter of the Society of Landscape Architects of Nigeria (SLAN),Continue Reading
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it is implementing sweeping infrastructure, regulatory and operational reforms to end persistent waste backlog and improve environmental sanitation across the state.Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Natural Justice Nigeria has called for stronger collaboration among communities, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the West African Power Pool (WAPP) to accelerate clean energy expansion and promote an inclusive energy transition across West Africa. The organisation made the call at a two-day awareness and engagementContinue Reading
The Association of Scrap and Waste Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL) has identified poor drainage maintenance, indiscriminate waste disposal and weak land-use enforcement as major drivers of recurring flooding across Lagos.Continue Reading
By Eniola Elewude The Federal Government and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) have mobilised stakeholders to advance policy, institutional and regulatory reforms to unlock Nigeria’s irrigation potential and boost food security. They made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the Validation and Reform Pathways Co-Creation Workshop on EnablingContinue Reading
By Charity Nwosu Some residents of Dei-Dei Community in Bwari Area Council, FCT, have expressed concern over poor waste disposal practices, saying the situation poses serious threats to public health and the environment. The respondents spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. Continue Reading
Residents of flood-prone communities in Lagos have blamed rapid urbanisation, inadequate drainage infrastructure and poor urban planning for worsening floods across the state, while an environmental advocate says climate change is compounding the risks.Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The People, Planet and Peace Foundation (PPPF) has called for greater commitment to environmental sustainability to promote healthier communities and secure a healthier future. Mr Olatunji Francisco, Lead, Climate Beyond Border Caravan (CBBC) in Africa, made the call on Sunday during the team’s visit toContinue Reading
