By Abigael Joshua Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing global environment governance, biodiversity conservation and land restoration in line with the objectives of the Great Green Wall Initiative across the Sahel region. Nigeria’s position was made known by Mr Saleh Abubakar, Director-General, National Agency for the Great Green WallContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Ogun Ministry of Environment says it is targeting cleaner air by strengthening environmental policies to mitigate carbon emissions. The Commissioner for Environment in the state, Mr Ola Oresanya, disclosed this when he received a team of Climate Beyond Borders Caravan (CBBC) in his office on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab/Muhammad Idris The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called for collaboration between the media and security agencies to ensure a media-friendly environment. Idris made the call on Monday in Abuja at an inter-ministerial press conference in commemoration of the 2026 World Press FreedomContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Ministry of Environment on Thursday in Abuja, advanced its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, validating a comprehensive plan aimed at tackling climate-related challenges in the country. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alhaji Mahmud Kambari, said this at the Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on the Development ofContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja lauded Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) support to tackle environmental challenges in the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, said this at the National Capacity Building Workshop on Project Oversight for GEF, Operational Focal Point (OFP) and Implementing PartnersContinue Reading
The Federal Ministry of Environment has taken measures to strengthen Nigeria’s response to climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution at its 18th National Council on Environment (NCE) meeting in Katsina State. The three-day council meeting has as theme “Tackling the Triple Planetary Crises of Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and PollutionContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Environment and Safety Management Institute (ESMI) has inducted 43 fellows to promote environmental sustainability and safety across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 16th ESMI induction ceremony was held on Thursday at Ikeja to certify more professionals in theContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government says it is committed to promoting climate-friendly alternatives and energy-efficient technologies to safeguard the environment. Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 40th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and theContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Residents of Wuse Zone 6 District in the FCT have raised concern over broken sewer lines, overflowing refuse and persistent leakages from water pipes across several streets. They warned that these issues could worsen pollution and pose serious health hazards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in the environment sector have stressed the need to integrate climate adaptation strategies into peacebuilding efforts to address Nigeria’s growing vulnerabilities. They made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the inception workshop on Capacity Building Development for Conflict-Sensitive Adaptation. The workshop also featured the unveilingContinue Reading
