Environment
29 Apr 2024
Environmentalists have explained that operationalising a policy that eliminates lead paint will save citizens’ lives and ensure sustainable development in the country.
29 Apr 2024
A waste recycling company, Freee Recycle has reiterated its commitment to promote environmental sustainability, by reducing waste from landfills and environmental footprint.
29 Apr 2024
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and experts have called for responsible battery recycling in the country. They resolved that recyclers should learn the best environmental practices ..
22 Apr 2024
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has charged the federal and state governments to implement laws on forest crimes.
8 Apr 2024
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has developed a document, known as Adamawa State Special Development Strategy, which will support the state government to prioritise investments in its urban reform activities.
8 Apr 2024
Lagos State government plans to focus on specific planning policies, which will improve the lives of communities in Alimosho local council, and ensure sustainable, and functional cities.
8 Apr 2024
The Federal Government through its Ministry of Environment has handed over more than $2 million worth of equipment to refrigeration and air conditioning training centres in the country.
1 Apr 2024
A Non-Governmental Organisation - Africa Network for Environment & Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has said that despite the urgent need for the world to move away from fossil fuel and drastically reduce carbon emissions, oil and gas companies have failed to meet climate commitments in the Niger Delta region.
1 Apr 2024
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for practical measures to protect millions of people and communities in coastal areas against rising sea levels.
25 Mar 2024
The Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University has launched its Nigeria Deep Decarbonisation Pathways (DDP-Nigeria) project report.
25 Mar 2024
Women's Environment Program (WEP) Nigeria has teamed up with Le Groupe Conseil Baastel towards fostering sustainable development and combating climate change in the country.
18 Mar 2024
In a renewed effort to combat desertification and the vagaries of climate change in northern Nigeria, the Sokoto State government has released N1 billion counterpart funding towards the Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes
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