…. Deploys mechanised sweeping on strategic roads The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised the first quarter health and safety training for sanitation workers in the state, aimed at prioritising their health, safety, and overall well-being in the course…
Germany faces massive housing shortage in coming years, experts warn
The number of new homes built annually in Germany could fall by 35% by 2026 compared to last year, as experts warn of a massive housing shortage in the coming years. Germany is in a poor position compared to other…
EnviroNews Advocacy warns against dumping, blockage of Ogunpa River channels
The EnviroNews Advocacy & Campaigns for Sustainability, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has urged residents of Ibadan in Oyo State to prevent the outbreak of another flood disaster in the city by putting an end to the indiscriminate dumping of refuse…
TECH Mahindra, MTN, plant 40 trees at Lagos School
A leading digital solutions company, TECH Mahindra, has partnered with the Africa Clean- up Initiative (ACI) to plant 40 trees on behalf of MTN Nigeria. Newsmen reports that the tree planting exercise took place on Thursday at the Lagos State…
Climate change: NNPC/TotalEnergies JV achieves zero gas flare
In pursuit of meeting the targets of 20% (unconditional) and 47% (conditional) greenhouse gas emission reduction as contained in the Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement signed by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, the NNPC Ltd/TotalEnergies Joint Venture…
Tinubu, Governors Mull establishment of State Police; seek increased local food production
At a meeting earlier today, President Bola Tinubu, with the Vice President Kashim Shettima, the 36 States Governors and the FCT Minister, have expressed preference towards establishing a state based police structure. This is in opposition to approving the formation…
Heatwave: Dermatologist advises Nigerians on measure to prevent heat stroke
A Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Folakemi Cole-Adeife, has urged Nigerians not to ignore the warning signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke as a result of the current extreme heat condition experienced across the country. Cole-Adeife who works at the Lagos…
A new satellite will use Google’s AI to map methane leaks from space
It could help to form the most detailed portrait yet of methane emissions—but companies and countries will actually have to act on the data. By James O’Donnell A methane-measuring satellite will launch in March that aims to use Google’s AI…
Let’s Get Rural: Abikoye pushes for more local engagement in climate change advocacy
The Founder of Revamp Rave Network and Convener of Coastal Rural Community Conference on Climate Change, Abimboka Abikoye, has called for more local engagement of rural dwellers in climate change advocacy. Abikoye made the call at the Coastal Rural Community…
Enugu Gov. appoints Prof. Okereke SA on climate change, sustainability development
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu state has appointed Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, an internationally recognized don as the Special Adviser (SA) on Climate Policy and Sustainable Development. Okereke has been appointed to assist the state in designing and executing science-based climate…