Environment

What are the benefits of zoned HVAC systems?

A zoned HVAC system is referred to as a heating and cooling system capable of regulating and redirecting air to specific areas of a building or house by using dampers in the ductwork. The zoning system allows the HVAC users to enjoy higher comfort and efficiency by creating customized temperature zones as per their requirements.…

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Reps seeks ecological intervention in Anambra communities

Disturbed by the magnitude of ecological deterioration of his constituency, the member representing Anaocha, Njikoka and Dunukofia Federal Constituency in Anambra State, Val Ayika has urged the federal government to declare the constituency as an ecological disaster zone.

Federal Government commits to tackling climate change, seeks states’ collaboration

The Federal Government regards the challenge of climate change as inimical to its national sustainable development that must be squarely addressed, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Mrs. Ibukun Odutose...

Group to review Nigeria’s climate change bill, environment regulations

Towards providing a platform for stakeholders to assess current legal framework relevant to climate change governance, the Federal Government has set up a Climate Change Legal Working Group (CC-LWG) for the country.

Ministry plans youth regional climate change innovation hub

Plans are afoot to establish youth regional climate change innovation hub that would serve as a platform for continuing interface of young people with government and development partners...

Experts urge efforts on people’s resilience in North East

Stakeholders have called for concerted efforts by governments, local responders, civil societies, private sector and international community to build people’s resilience against disasters in north-east.

Yobe government mulls strategy to end desertification

The Yobe State Government has announced plans to eradicate the effects of desertification in 11 council areas of the state, through the planting of three million seedlings and grassroot sensitisation.

Lagos abattoir converts cow waste to biogas

Conversion of animal waste to biogas is being heralded as the next enabling technology, which will boost the off-grid lighting market in the country.

FG to review national determined contributions

The Federal Government has put mechanism in place towards reviewing the existing National Determined Contributions (NDCs), formulated as part of Paris Agreement.

Lagos in new waste management reform, overhauls PSP operations

Poised to transform waste management system and tackle the backlogs of refuse in the state as a result of policy summersault of the last four years, the state government is to inject 200 new trucks into the efforts.

CITES lifts ban on rosewoods, related tree species exports

The 169 Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), including Nigeria have adopted decisions and resolutions advancing the conservation and sustainable use of wildlife across the globe.

Paint makers worry over Africa free trade agreement

The last is yet to be heard about Nigeria’s signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its brutal effects on the manufacturing sector, as paint makers are worried that the new deal could worsen their plight.

Overcoming Nigeria’s e-waste epidemic

It’s close to midnight on a Sunday and the skies of Lagos hang dark over the glittering lights of the city’s 17.5 million residents.

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