Environment
Forum seeks 50% derivation, Niger Delta environmental clean-up
By Naomi Sharang The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called for an increase in derivation allocation to oil-producing states from 13 per…
Environment
Environment
FG moves to phase out lead-based paints by 2030
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to eliminate lead exposure and phase out lead-based paints in Nigeria by 2030.…
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Society wants water, sanitation at heart of 2027 election campaigns
By Eniola Elewude The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has urged political parties and candidates to prioritise Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in…
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Tomato prices remain high as pepper gets cheaper in Lagos
The drop in pepper prices has brought some relief to traders and buyers in Lagos markets, but the high cost of tomatoes continues to weigh on traders’ sales and consumers’ purchasing power.
Environment
Nigeria requires $337bn for implementation of climate action plan
By Abigael Joshua Nigeria requires approximately 337 billion dollars to implement its climate action commitments between 2026 and 2035, including mitigation and adaptation, necessitating…
Environment
Nigeria must look beyond exporting unprocessed minerals – NSEG
By Martin Gomos/Sani Idris Abdulrahman The Nigerian Society of Economic Geologists (NSEG) has said that Nigeria’s ambition should extend beyond exporting unprocessed minerals. President…
Environment
Minister urges Nigerians to adopt water-saving, climate-smart handwashing methods
By Abigael Joshua The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, has urged Nigerians to adopt water-saving and climate-smart, handwashing methods. Lawal made the call…
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Lagos water network serves only 1.03% of population — LWC
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) says its water network serves 34,424 registered households, representing an estimated 1.03 per cent of the state’s 20 million residents.
Environment
FG tasks states, youths to improve hand hygiene
By Eniola Elewude The Federal Government has urged states to develop and implement hand hygiene action plans within six months to prevent infectious diseases…
Environment
NESREA honours Lagos traditional ruler, NGO for turtle rescue
By Doris Esa The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has honoured the traditional ruler of Okun Igando, Lagos, Chief Semiu Jejelaiye,…