Environment
Don harps on tree planting to tackle flooding, heatwaves in Lagos
By Mercy Omoike An academic, Prof. Sylvester Egwu, has stressed the importance of reforestation and tree planting to address flooding and heatwaves in Lagos.…
Environment
Environment
Wildlife crimes: FG seeks stronger sanctions to protect endangered species
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has called for stronger sanctions against wildlife crimes, saying inadequate punishment has contributed to the depletion of Nigeria’s…
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Nigeria, UNEP partner to strengthen waste management in Africa
By Doris Esa The Federal Government is collaborating with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote environmentally sound and safe waste management frameworks in…
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NAGGW supports FCE Bichi’s green initiative with 3,000 seedlings
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has commended the Federal College of Education Technical (FCE), Bichi, for…
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Onuigbo canvasses Climate Agency for Africa
By Eniola Elewude Former lawmaker Sam Onuigbo, sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act 2021, has called on Africa to embrace climate agency in shaping…
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NGO debunks viral video claim on Mushin refuse situation
The Mushin To The World Foundation, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to transforming communities, particularly in Mushin, Lagos, has debunked a viral video claim that Mushin is overwhelmed by refuse.
Environment
Integrate water security into national security architecture- Utsev
By Eniola Elewude The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called for the integration of water security into Nigeria’s national…
Environment
Lagos communities seek action as noise disrupts business, rest
Some shop owners and residents in Lagos communities have called for stronger enforcement of noise regulations over persistent disturbances.
Environment
Emir of Zazzau inaugurates tree planting along ancient Zaria city walls
By Mustapha Yauri The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, has inaugurated a major tree-planting exercise along sections of Zaria’s ancient city walls, representing…
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FG unveils 14 HND programmes in environmental, public health
By Felicia Imohimi The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has unveiled 14 new curricula for Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in environmental health…