By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Nigeria and UNESCO are training members of Oban Community in Cross River on biodiversity businesses around the Oban Biosphere Reserve for its conservation and sustainable development. It is in line with the Nigeria-UNESCO Biodiversity Business in Oban Biosphere Reserve, Omo Biosphere Reserve, and Shere Hills Reserve Nigeria:Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders in the environment sector have urged the Federal Government to designate Katampe Hill and Waterfalls as a National Park. The Former Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Prof. Oladapo Afolabi and other environmentalists made the call during the official unveiling of the “Where RiversContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Ministry of Environment has reviewed the National Erosion and Flood Control Policy (NEFCOP) to strengthen the national framework for erosion and flood management in the country. Mr Mahmud Kambari, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment said this at a National Stakeholders’ Validation WorkshopContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Environmental activists, civil society groups, and community representatives across the Niger Delta have demanded an urgent review of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to set a definite deadline for ending gas flaring. The demand formed part of the resolutions from the Climate Justice Assembly held in BeninContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government and stakeholders have restated commitment to addressing methane emissions through a multi-pronged strategy by 2030. Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, made this known at a one-day workshop on Methane Emission Reduction in Abuja on Friday. The workshop is a stakeholder Engagement onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Lagos State Government says its 2025 International Climate Change Summit (LICCS) will focus on unlocking sustainable financing and innovation to strengthen Africa’s coastal resilience and blue economy. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, saidContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) on Thursday unveiled a roadmap for a sustainable environmental future. The roadmap was unveiled during an event to mark the NES’ 40th anniversary, the society’s National Conference and 35th Annual General Meeting in Abuja. NES outlined several strategies for Nigeria’s environmental progress,Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has validated the country’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Document to tackle climate-related challenges in the country. Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, said this at the High-Level Validation Workshop on Nigeria’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Document on Wednesday in Abuja. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has called for stronger government support and collaboration to enhance climate change adaptation and water management across West and Central Africa. Prof. Kehinde Ogunjobi, IWMI Regional Representative for West and Central Africa, made the call during a side event at theContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to host the 2025 International Climate Change Summit, focusing on blue economy and coastal resilience. The summit, scheduled to hold from Nov. 6 to 7 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, will bring together global leaders, investors, climate scientists, andContinue Reading
