By Christopher Burke Africa’s forests and wetlands are under increasing pressure as rural-urban migration accelerates, driven by economic challenges, social aspirations and environmental stress. The expansion of cities, unregulated land use and agricultural encroachment are depleting these critical ecosystems, exacerbating…
Carbon Cycle
‘Big Blow’ for Pollution Research as US Stops Sharing Air Quality Data from Embassies Worldwide
Reliable data from US embassies and consulates has been essential for air quality monitoring in cities around the world. The US government will stop sharing air quality data gathered from its embassies and consulates, worrying local scientists and experts who…
Shell Oil Spill Allegedly Leaves Bayelsa Community Struggling with Severe Water Crisis
The people of Obololi Community in the Tarakiri clan of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area in Bayelsa State are appealing for portable water and food to enable them to survive the current oil industry induced environmental degradation. The community claims…
AWAMN Tasks Stakeholders on Circular Economy for Sustainability
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has urged stakeholders in the waste management value chain to key into the doctrine of circular economy for a sustainable future. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, National President of AWAMN made the call at…
SAIPEC: For Over a year, TotalEnergies’ had Achieved Zero Routine Gas Flare – Bandele
TotalEnergies’ Plc has disclosed it achieved zero routine gas flare over a year ago and was committed to fulfilling its supply obligations and offering more with the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the UBETA gas project. This disclosure was made by the…
Otuabagi: Unserved and Neglected – A Plea for Renewable Energy
On January 31st, 2025, a group of journalists and activists embarked on a field trip to Otuabagi, a community in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. This historic village holds the distinction of being the site of Nigeria’s first commercial…
Sanwo-Olu Tasks Agency Heads On Good Governance For Sustainable Development
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday charged Heads of Agencies and Parastatals of government to renew their determination to build a Lagos that is not only the commercial hub of Nigeria but also a model of good…
NNPC Ltd Uncovers 58 Ilegal Refineries In One Week
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has uncovered 58 illegal refineries and 19 illegal pipeline connections in Niger Delta region from January 18 to 24, 2025. It also stated that it recorded a total of 159 incidents of…
Nigeria Leads the Charge: Climate Change Forum 2025 to Tackle Africa’s Sustainability Challenges
The Nigeria Climate Change Forum (NCCF) is set to take centerstage in Abuja, on the 28 – 29 th January 2025 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel. The forum will bring together key stakeholders towards prioritizing the implementation of Nigeria’s Nationally…
President Tinubu is Taking In-Country Gas Utilisation to Unprecedented Levels — Soneye, NNPC Ltd Spokesperson
Described by Nigerians from all walks of life as unprecedented, President Bola Tinubu will be performing the groundbreaking ceremony for five mini-LNG plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. NNPC Ltd’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye spoke to a select group…
