Environment

Environmental experts have called for increased efforts geared towards public awareness on the dangers of poor environmental management systems in the country.

In a bid to provide foundation for coordinating all climate reporting efforts in the country, the Federal Government has begun the training of national experts on the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory processes.

A new study has revealed a healing ozone layer, global warming reduction potential, and options for more ambitious climate action.   The ozone layer protects life on Earth from harmful levels of ultraviolet rays from the Sun. The recovery from the hole has increased at a rate of 1-3 per cent per decade since 2000.…

Worried by increasing depletion of forest resources, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has stressed the need for formulation and implementation of a strategy...

The Federal Government has concluded arrangement to make use of seven national parks to serve as genebank for genetic resources conservation.

Stakeholders have solicited increased efforts for the phase-out of the manufacture, sale and use of lead containing paints.

As part of the activities to expand the market in Nigeria, Bhojsons Group has introduced its innovative DAB solar water pumps in the country. The new product was showcased to dealers during a forum and training session. Speaking at the occasion held in Lagos, Warren McMurtry, Export Manager, DAB, Italy, explained that DAB pumps have…

With complexities in design, execution and actualization of constructions projects, stakeholders in the building sector have called for an inclusion of health and safety measures as part of construction document. This, they said, will guide the processes of construction to ensure that works are carried out safely and in a healthy environment. The call was…

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and the Ecological Fund Office (EFO) plan to curtail the erosion in Gwarimpa estate, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The agency is also looking into other estates that have major issues that have to do with erosion, particularly in Lugbe in FCT and FESTAC in Lagos. FHA Managing Director,…

To mitigate impact of climate change, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has urged the people to change their lifestyle in favour of nature conservation for the attainment of sustainable environment in Lagos State. He stated this during the 2018 Annual Walk for Nature, held at the State House, Marina, Lagos organised by Nigerian…

In an effort to check threat on the country’s ecosystem, Cross River and Taraba States have agreed to partner on forest conservation and sustainability. The partnership will be through collaborations among civil societies, communities and the media organisations in the two states. This position was contained in a communique signed by the Chief Executive Officer…

Disturbed by the increasing rate of human casualties on project sites, the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has urged artisans to adhere to safety procedures during construction activities. The institute decried acts of non-compliance with safety guidelines, which has been recommended internationally for artisans and called for a change of attitude to prevent further loss…