Lagos community seeks intervention over lingering refuse
2026-08-23
Some residents and shop owners in Orile, Iganmu, Lagos, have appealed for urgent intervention over persistent refuse accumulation.Continue Reading
WISE equip youths with climate skills, promotes clean cooking
2026-08-23
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 count losses as dry weeks dampen sales
2026-08-21
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 communities
2026-08-18
Foundation plants 100 trees in host communitiesContinue Reading
Niger attracts UN climate finance, carbon market
2026-08-18
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
CCD seeks disability inclusion in climate law
2026-08-14
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
Nestlé, FG, OPS-WASH renew commitment to safe water
2026-08-13
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
Lagos to deploy Waste Marshals against indiscriminate dumping
2026-08-13
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
LWC, Julius Berger seek stronger coordination on Lagos infrastructure
2026-08-13
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has commenced discussions with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to strengthen coordination between water and road infrastructure projects.Continue Reading
PWDs: CCD unveils report on climate change impacts, urges implementation
2026-08-12
By Lilian U. Okoro The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has unveiled a research report on impacts of climate change on Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), calling for its implementation in the country. The Acting Director CCD, Mr Godwin Unumeri, made the call the public presentation of theContinue Reading