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
Foundation plants 100 trees in host communitiesContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger is set to receive myclimate experts as the state intensifies efforts to attract UN climate finance and develop viable carbon-market projects. The delegation will visit Nigeria from Aug. 23 to Aug. 28 for a technical feasibility mission to assess potential carbon-market projectsContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has urged stronger legal protections to ensure persons with disabilities are fully included in Nigeria’s climate change framework. The call was made on Thursday during the presentation of a research report on disability-inclusive greenhouse gas emissions, climate adaptationContinue Reading
By Eniola Elewude The Federal Government, Nestlé Nigeria Plc and the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (OPSWASH) have pledged stronger collaboration to improve water quality and protect Nigerians from water-related diseases. Dr Nicholas Igwe, Global Coordinator, OPSWASH, made the pledge on Thursday at a Training of TrainersContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos State is planning to deploy Waste Marshals across strategic locations to strengthen community-level monitoring and enforcement against indiscriminate waste disposal. The initiative was proposed during a meeting between the Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, and officials ofContinue Reading
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has commenced discussions with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to strengthen coordination between water and road infrastructure projects.Continue Reading
