The Rivers State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a robust partnership with the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) to advance public health initiatives that improve the well-being of the people of Ogoniland and Rivers State at large. This assurance Read More
GEF stakes $372m on tackling environmental challenges in Nigeria, others
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has announced the approval of more than $372 million in new funding to implement 36 innovative programmes and projects aimed at addressing urgent environmental challenges across Africa.. The post GEF stakes $372m on tackling environmental Read More
NCF warns of worsening plastic pollution, health
As Lagos grapples with recurrent flooding and rising public-health concerns linked to poor waste management, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has warned that plastic pollution is edging Nigeria toward an environmental tipping point. The post NCF warns of worsening plastic Read More
FG designates River Ethiope as national freshwater park
The Federal Government has designated the iconic River Ethiope as a National Park, the founder of the River Ethiope Trust Foundation (RETFON), Irikefe Dafe, has announced. The post FG designates River Ethiope as national freshwater park appeared first on The Read More
Lagos to unveil biogas facility to convert 500kg fruit waste to clean energy
The Lagos State government has announced that it will commission a biogas facility at the Ikosi Isheri Fruit Market in December, a project designed to convert 500 kilogrammes of fruit waste daily into clean energy. The Commissioner for Environment and Read More
FULAFIA, AHI to plant one million trees to check desertification
The Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA) and the Abundance of Hope Initiative (AHI) have resolved to plant one million trees nationwide to check deteriorating desertification, the impact of flooding on communities during the rainy season, and to control waste from Read More
Structural engineers lament unethical practices in project execution
Structural engineers under the aegis of the Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers (NIStructE) have decried rising unethical practices in project management, warning that such trends threaten safety and professionalism in the nation’s construction sector. The post Structural engineers lament unethical Read More
Transforming Lagos’ waste burden into $2.5 billion circular economy
With an estimated 13,000 metric tonnes of waste generated every day, Lagos appears poised for a transformative waste revolution if ongoing reforms, partnerships, and awareness campaigns succeed. The post Transforming Lagos’ waste burden into $2.5 billion circular economy appeared first Read More
HYPREP pledges to make cleanup benefits accessible to all Ogoni youth
The Project Coordination Office of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the benefits of the Ogoni cleanup reach all categories of Ogoni youth. The Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, made this known during Read More
GCA, KCIC empower young innovators to tackle climate crisis
Two young African innovators developing cutting-edge climate adaptation solutions have emerged as winners of the YouthADAPT Challenge 2025, receiving $60,000 and $30,000, respectively, to scale ideas that drive resilience across key sectors such as food security and infrastructure. The post Read More