Nearly three decades after their execution, the Ogoni Nine have received a full presidential pardon and national honours. In a landmark move, President Tinubu acknowledged their fight for environmental justice in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. The gesture, announced during the 2025 Democracy Day address, comes amid renewed conversations about oil exploration, ecological cleanup, and human rights in Ogoniland.
UN Recognizes World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation, and invasive species in three continents. These initiatives are restoring almost…
Mokwa Flooding: Niger Govt. Awards N7bn Road, Bridge Projects
The Niger Government says it has awarded the construction of a 12 km road project from Mokwa to Rabba worth N7 billion. The state governor, Muhammad Bago, made this known during an on-the-spot assessment and sympathy visit to the people…
₦20 Million Fine, Zero Tolerance: Lagos Electricity Regulator Cracks Down on Unlicensed Operators
LASERC ends transition period, asserts regulatory authority with binding Order and strict penalties to sanitize electricity operations across Lagos State. The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has officially declared the start of full regulatory enforcement over electricity operations in…
CGIAR: Deploying Scientific Tools to Ensure Food Security From Pests and Disease
World Pest Day is observed on June 6th to raise awareness about the impact of pests on human health, food, and the environment, and the role of R&D to combat pests. Plant pests and diseases cause up to 40…
Lagos Launches Africa’s Largest Climate Initiative With 80M Eco-Loans, 35M Jobs, $1B in Carbon Revenue
Lagos’ groundbreaking 80 Million Credit Float Project will deliver 80 million eco-loans, create 35 million green jobs, distribute 6 million free clean cookstoves, generate 1.2 million carbon credits worth over $1 billion, and plant 400 million economic trees—making it Africa’s…
Dangote Names Refinery Access Road After Tinubu, Applauds President’s Reform Agenda
In a show of support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, Aliko Dangote has named the main access road to the Dangote Refinery “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road.” The announcement came during the commissioning of the Deep Sea Port access road in Lagos, where Dangote hailed the President’s policies as a catalyst for renewed investor confidence and national development.
New Ocean Centres to Drive Safer and More Sustainable Ocean Economies Across the Global South
A major step forward for ocean sustainability will be launched at the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025: a global network of Ocean Centres designed to put safety at the heart of the blue economy transition in emerging ocean economies. Established…
World Environment Day 2025 Mobilizes Commitment, Action to End Plastic Pollution Globally
Communities, civil society, businesses, and governments around the world today marked World Environment Day under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, with official celebrations held in the Republic of Korea’s Jeju Province. Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet. By 2040, plastic…
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…
