Policymakers, Experts Set to Convene in Abuja to Tackle Climate Change, Land Use and Sustainable Agriculture Abuja, Nigeria – The African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development Initiative (ACCARD), in collaboration with the African Climate Foundation (ACF), is…
FENRAD Raises Alarm Over Worsening Erosion Crisis in Ebem Ohafia, Urges Swift Government Action
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has issued a strong call to the Abia State Government to urgently address the growing threat of erosion in Ebem Ohafia, a community in Abia State grappling with increasing environmental degradation.…
Landmark Lawsuit: Bayelsa Monarch Launches $12 Billion Legal Battle Against Shell
His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers King Dakolo, CSO Coalition demand oil giant clean up 70 years of environmental devastation before divestment In a groundbreaking legal…
Bayelsa Community v Shell: CSOs Back Suit Against Unjust Divestment
L-R: Founder, Home of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Rev. Nnimmo Bassey with His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chair of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers. A coalition of civil society organisations…
UN Secretary-General Calls for Urgent Action to Restore Land and Unlock Opportunities on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
UN Secretary-General Calls for Urgent Action to Restore Land and Unlock Opportunities on World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought As the world marks the 2025 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has…
Sanitation and the Environment: Confronting Africa’s Urban Crisis
s the global development landscape shifts, African governments must consider self-financing models. Innovative strategies that leverage rising property values through land value capture, public-private partnerships and community land trusts can help finance sanitation infrastructure. There is growing recognition that aligning sanitation investments with environmental, social governance (ESG) principles can attract impact-oriented capital, drive accountability and embed sustainability into infrastructure planning.
Sallah: Cole Urges Lagos Residents on Environmental Cleanliness, Proper Waste Disposal
As Muslim across the world mark the significant occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to commemorate the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim to the dictates of Almighty Allah, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), previously known as KAI, has urged residents of the State…
Mokwa Flooding: CSOs Demand Anticipatory Action, Early Warning, and Localized Climate Action
In response to the recent floods that ravaged Mokwa in Niger State, Nigeria, leading to the tragic loss of lives, displacement of families, destruction of property worth billions of naira, and severe disruption of livelihoods, a coalition of civil society…
Mainstream Foundation Brings Relief and Hope to Mokwa Flood Victims
In a powerful demonstration of corporate social responsibility, Mainstream Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, has extended a lifeline to victims of the recent devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger State. Led by Programme Manager Zayyan Illo, the…
LASG Reads Riot Act To All Environmental Law Defaulters
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday read the riot act to all residents of the state who brazenly defy and disobey environmental laws, saying henceforth, the full force of the law would be brought to bear on them. Speaking during…
