By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is committed to enhancing mercury-free gold mining practices in some parts of the country due to the pressing challenge on the environment, health and well-being of citizens. Mr Mahmud Kambari, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, said this at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to placing Nigerian women at the forefront of climate action through the Green Women Platform (GWP). Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, said this at the Validation Workshop of the Green Women Platform in Abuja on Tuesday. The themeContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders in biodiversity conservation say that establishing biodiversity businesses in Nigeria’s biosphere reserves will boost biodiversity conservation, support South-South cooperation, create wealth and preserve nature for sustainable development. They said this at the ongoing Biodiversity Business Training for 12 selected communities within the Oban Biosphere Reserve, hostedContinue Reading
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
