By Diana Omueza The Federal Government says desertification and land degradation have impacted the livelihoods of more than 40 million Nigerians and affected 43 per cent of the country’s landmass, approximately 923,000 square kilometres. The Minister of Environment, Mr Balarabe Lawal, said this on Friday in Abuja at a NationalContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman The Gombe State government says it has initiated an innovative approach to transform faecal sludge management (FSM) to enhance wealth creation and environmental sustainability. Alhaji Mohammed Fawu, Commissioner for Water, Environment and Forest Resources, said this during a faecal sludge management sensitisation exercise in Kwami Village, KwamiContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie The Gombe State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has distributed energy-efficient cooking stoves to communities around the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe. The beneficiary communities are those where erosion control projects had earlier been implemented. Speaking during the distribution exercise in Gombe, the ACReSALContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in collaboration with other stakeholders, has demonstrated commitment by providing evidence-informed policy advice to guide in developing regulatory framework for carbon market. Prof. Oguejiofo Ujam, Acting Vice-Chancellor, UNN, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, at a Dissemination and Stakeholders’ Workshop onContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike German Development Agency (GIZ) has unveiled a transformative high-tech device to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of waste sorting in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the launch of the device and signing of the partnership agreement with the Waste Pickers Association ofContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) says it will hold a high profile celebration on July 29 to mark its 10th anniversary. The Director-General of the agency, Mr Sale Abubakar, made this known on Friday in Dutse during a courtesy visit to Gov.Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that rising floodwaters, driven by climate change, may remobilise dangerous chemicals long buried in the earth. The warning is contained in its newly released Frontiers 2025 report, titled “The Weight of Time – Facing a New Age of ChallengesContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation says no water has been released from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, contrary to reports circulating in the media. The Minister, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this in a statement, following his communication with the Lagdo Dam Manager, Ahmad Bivoung.Continue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Saturday sealed multiple establishments across Victoria Island, Elegushi Beach, and Lekki, Phase 1 over noise pollution. LASEPA made this known in a tweet through its X handle. It said the establishments were sealed due to persistent noise pollution andContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The Lagos State Government (LASG) says it will intensify raids and enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) below 40 microns in major markets and stores statewide. The KAI Corps Marshal, retired Major Olatunbosun Cole, made this known during a two-day enforcement operation at Bolade Market,Continue Reading
