Environment
7 Aug
The immediate past president, Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Mr. Victor Imevbore, has emphasised the need for inclusion of relevant environmental concerns into the decisions of institutions that drive national, local and sectoral development policy...
7 Aug
The Vice Chancellor, Lead City University (LCU), Ibadan, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo and other academics have warned against the depletion of natural resources in the country, saying it poses danger to humanity.
31 Jul
Scientist under the aegis of Environmental Process and Forensic Research Group (ENPROFORG), Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, have called for efficient management of environmental impact of mining sites in the country.
31 Jul
The immediate past president, Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Mr. Victor Imevbore, has emphasised the need for inclusion of relevant environmental concerns into the decisions of institutions that drive national, local and sectoral development policy, rules, plans, investment and action in the country. He explained that environment is becoming recognised as a key component in policies…
31 Jul
Following an increase in the frequency and extent of flooding, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has called for synergy among stakeholders to reduce the impact of flooding. The Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made the call during the agency’s advocacy campaign against flooding across local councils in the state. The agency had…
31 Jul
Member of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) in Nigeria have expressed concern over the recent suspension of green tax on Single-Use Plastics (SUP) by the Federal Government. Reacting to the recent Federal Government’s suspension of the green tax, which imposes an excise tax on SUP, including containers and bottles, the group cautioned that…
24 Jul
To ensure urban development, Rivers State Government has signed an agreement with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for the construction of the Port Harcourt Ring Road project.
24 Jul
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has commenced collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to check illegal wildlife trade.
10 Jul
Industry experts, business leaders and key decision-makers in the energy and waste management sectors have advocated a new strategy to transition Nigeria to clean or renewable energy.
3 Jul
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has kick-started a study in Nigeria to identify key gaps affecting waste management and entrepreneurship development in the circular bioeconomy sector.
3 Jul
Conservationists have called for improved protection of the oceans and marine life.
3 Jul
In a bid to promote birds’ conservation in Nigeria, especially at coastal and riverine areas, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) engaged students and community dwellers in a participatory conservation activity to commemorate the World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD).
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