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
By Felicia Imohimi The Connecting Communities and Heritages against Climate Change: Act for Action (CCHCC) project has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots capacity building and empowerment in the fight against climate change. Dr Deborah Ayodele-Olajire, Project Lead in Nigeria, made this known in Abuja at a climate change knowledge exchangeContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders in the environment and agriculture sectors have pledged to review Nigeria’s National Policy on Drought, Desertification and Land Degradation to address emerging challenges and strengthen food security. The commitment was made at an inception workshop on the policy review in Abuja and attended by representatives fromContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has appealed to development partners to support the large-scale production and distribution of hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) vials used for water quality testing across the country. Mrs Elizabeth Ugoh, Director of Water Quality Control and Sanitation at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) has officially begun the ‘Clean Oceans Plastic Awareness’ campaign in Nigeria, ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the campaign, which was inaugurated on Wednesday at Jabi Lake, Abuja, is in partnership with the NationalContinue Reading
