Two persons lost their lives in a fire incident at the Ogbomoso
Two persons lost their lives in a fire incident at the Ogbomoso residence of a former governor of Oyo State, […]
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Firefighters from the Kwara State Fire Brigade, on Saturday, prevented a major disaster at Aasco Petrol station,
Firefighters from the Kwara State Fire Brigade, on Saturday, prevented a major disaster at Aasco Petrol station, along the Ajase-Ipo
FCDA refutes purported demolition of National Mosque
Abuja, The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), on Thursday, dismissed the misleading media reports insinuating that the FCT Minister, Mr
Lagos Warns Residents Of Lekki, Ajah, Others Of Imminent Flooding, Advises Them to Relocate
Lagos State government has urged communities on the fringe of the Ogun River to relocate immediately, warning that there could
Water Corporation begins customer enumeration to boost supply in Jos
The Jos Water Services Corporation (JWSC) in Plateau has commenced customer enumeration to boost water supply in Jos and Bukuru
More than 8.7m tonnes of debris in Libya’s Derna require removal – UN
More than 8.7 million tonnes of debris from destroyed and damaged buildings require removal in the eastern Libyan city of
NDDC partners with Gbaramatu Kingdom on Projects Completion
… Promises speedy intervention on Damaged road in Rivers The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has assured the people of
HEDA visits UN Deputy Secretary General, calls for effective action on climate change, illicit financial flow in 2023
By Grace Audu – As part of strategic advocacy on energy transition, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource
Shell accepts to pay €15m compensation to 3 farmers in Niger Delta over oil pollution
By Barbara Kalu – Shell, an international energy company, has accepted to pay €15 million (about N7.116 billion) compensation to
Climate Change: Between Harriman and Kayanja Ideologies
By Jerome-Mario Chijioke Utomi – The debate on climate change is among the most presently discussed topics on the surface
President Buhari to attend 1st World Bio Summit in South Korea
By David Iorja (ABUJA) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will Sunday depart Abuja for Seoul, South Korea to participate in the
Kadafur presents relief materials to flood victims in Dikwa
By Sadiq Abubakar, (MAIDUGURI) Flood Disaster Committee led by the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Hon Umar Usman Kadafur has
World Ozone Day: FG unveils Nigeria Cooling Action Plan
The Federal Government on Friday unveiled the Nigeria Cooling Action Plan (N-CAP), to promote sustainable and affordable access to cooling
Africa holds ministers’ meeting on environment
The 18th session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) kicked off here Thursday. AMCEN, on the theme
EU commits €70,000 to combat floods in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) has provided €70,000 as emergency preparedness to reduce the impact of floods in the country. This
Anambra State is headquarters of gully erosion in Africa – Climate expert reveals
The Climate Change Education and Action Programme has stated that Anambra state is the headquarters of gully erosion in Africa
I’ll reposition NNDC to meet core mandate, Niger Delta Minister Umana Okon Umana promises
By Barbara Kalu – New Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr. Umana Okon Umana, has said that under his leadership,
Africa accepts green growth as sign of Political will
African leaders across the continent are increasingly showing commitment towards promoting sustainable economic development, a new report has shown, reflecting
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwu-Olu signs landmark air quality declaration to improve health, climate
Gov. Babajide Sanwu-Olu of Lagos State has signed the C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration alongside Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Dakar,
Poor infrastructure development in oil-bearing Abia communities worries group
A socio-cultural group in Abia, called Coalition for Ukwa Leadership Accountability, has expressed worry over the deplorable state of roads
Civil groups task CSOs, Media, others on climate change peril, illicit cash flow…
… Say illicit financial flow responsible for misery, Penury With the glaring threat posed by climate change to the world,
Global Landscapes Forum offers seed grants to transform degraded Sahelian landscapes
In Yaoundé, Cameroon, a group of organizations led by Support Humanity Cameroon (SUHUCAM) are challenging the trend of deforestation in
Nigerian government wants UN redeem $100bn pledge to support climate action
By Mbafan Ade – Nigeria government, has urged developed countries to fulfill their pledge of $100 billion to support developing
Environmentalists raise alarm over oil spill at Ogboinbiri Bayelsa coastal community
An oil leak has been reported at an oilfield operated by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) around Ogboinbiri in
Niger Delta Development: SERAP asks Nigerian Government to publish names of suspected looters of $14.583bn
By Paul Adaji (ABUJA) – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to cause the immediate publication
Abuja flooding: FCDA to report staff found culpable to their professional regulatory bodies
By Paul Adaji (ABUJA) – Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Tpl. Zaliha’u Ahmed, has vowed
Namibia auctions 57 wild elephants, gains $400,000
Environment Ministry spokesman Romeo Muyunda on Wednesday said Namibia auctioned 57 wild elephants raising 5.9 million Namibian dollars (400,000 dollars).
Environmentalists urge Congo to reconsider pay-poach decision
On Thursday, environmentalists in the Democratic Republic of Congo urged the government to overturn a decision to tax rather than
Coastal erosion threatens Senegal’s rock climbing clique
Rock climbing have falling behind wrestling, football and surfing as well-loved Senegalese pastimes, but it has bound together a small
Buhari vows to prioritize water supply and other infrastructure development
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his administration will continue to focus on improving infrastructure development, including water supply, sanitation,