Lafarge Africa Plc inaugurates its first-ever green depot in Abeokuta, Nigeria, showcasing a commitment to sustainable practices and setting new benchmarks for the industry. In a bold move signifying a leap towards an environmentally-conscious future, Lafarge Africa Plc has unveiled…
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National Council On Climate Change And Climate Action Africa Partner To Tackle Nigeria’s Climate Crisis
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) and Climate Action Africa (CAA) have joined forces in a strategic partnership to address the pressing challenge of climate change in Nigeria. The partnership was solidified with the signing of a Memorandum of…
Styrofoam Ban: No Going Back – Lasg
The Lagos State Government has maintained it’s stance on the total ban of usage and distribution of Styrofoam in the State, stating there is no going back on the ban. This affirmation was made at a consultative meeting of the…
Single-use plastic, styrofoam ban long overdue, environmentalists say
Some environmentalists have lauded the recent ban of single-use plastic and styrofoam by the Lagos State Government, stating that the ban was long overdue. The environmentalists said this in different interviews on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Lagos. Lagos State…
FG to Collaborate with Abia State Government to end Open Defecation
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, under the leadership of Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has expressed its commitment to collaborate with the Abia State Government in ending Open Defecation in the state. Engr. Prof. Utsev shared insights…
Lagos plastic ban, a welcome development in wrong direction – NYBN, SEFAAI
An effective plastic policy should not be reactionary; there should be coordinated approach, public scrutiny, and policy standardisation The Nigerian Youth Biodiversity Network (NYBN), the official youth constituency of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD-GYBN), Nigeria chapter, and…
Lagos announces Ban on Usage if Styrofoams and other Single Use Plastics
Lagos State Government on Sunday announced a ban on the usage and distribution of Styrofoam and other single use plastics in the State with immediate effect. This was announced by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab…
Last Generation climate activists charged over German island protest
German climate activists belonging to the Last Generation group that joined protests on the island of Sylt last summer are facing charges brought by the public prosecutor’s office. Six people are accused of damaging property and trespassing after allegedly disrupting…
Shell Must Address Ecological, Health, Economic and Social Impacts Concerns in the Niger Delta Before Selling Assets.
Press Statement by Civil Society Organizations On the 16th of January 2024, Shell announced on its website and social media platform X that it had reached an agreement to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary SPDC to a consortium of domestic…
Climate Change: Nigerian President, Governors charged with policies for Wastes conversion into animal feeds, energy and other derivatives
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all the State governors have been called upon to put the necessary policies in place that will encourage local production of feed, thereby helping to reduce the cost of farming, increase yield, and ultimately ensure…
