FG receives 270 returnees from South Africa The Federal Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant stakeholders, has received the first batch of 270 Nigerian returnees from South Africa under the ongoing voluntary return programme.…
Environment
Stakeholders seek inclusive pathways for sustainable ocean economy
Stakeholders seek inclusive pathways for sustainable ocean economy The International Ocean Institute Nigeria Centre (IOI-Nigeria) and the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) have called for innovative, inclusive and sustainable approaches to ocean governance…
Heirs Energies Launches Agbada Green Corridor Initiative; Partners OML 17 HCDT, Sherda on Environmental Sustainability
Heirs Energies has launched the Agbada Green Corridor Initiative, a tree-planting programme aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability, supporting biodiversity and strengthening climate resilience across its area of operations. The initiative, launched along the Agbada Non-Associated Gas (NAG) Corridor in Omuohia…
WED: AWAMN seeks plastic-to-housing revolution in Nigeria
WED: AWAMN seeks plastic-to-housing revolution in Nigeria The National President of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), Dr Olugbenga Adebola, has called for the adoption of circular economy principles to transform plastic waste into affordable housing materials,…
World Environment Day 2026: Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa Region’s Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
June 5 is observed globally as World Environment Day, an occasion that highlights the importance of environmental awareness and responsible action. This year’s theme, “A Global Call for Climate Action,” reflects the importance of coordinated efforts to address climate-related challenges…
NEMA intensifies flood preparedness in Lagos, targets high-risk communities
NEMA intensifies flood preparedness in Lagos, targets high-risk communities The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says it has intensified flood preparedness efforts across Lagos State, with a focus on communities identified as high-risk in the 2026 flood outlook.…
Experts seek stronger wetland protection to tackle Lagos flooding
Experts seek stronger wetland protection to tackle Lagos flooding Environmental experts and conservation advocates have called for stricter protection of wetlands and stronger enforcement of environmental regulations to address persistent flooding in Lagos State. The experts made the…
UN agency predicts hot temperatures in next 5 years
UN agency predicts hot temperatures in next 5 years The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says the world is heading into another period of dangerous heat in the next five year. WMO, in a report released on Thursday warned that…
LSCCC leads push for integrated emergency response system in Lagos
LSCCC leads push for integrated emergency response system in Lagos Mr Femi Giwa, General Manager of the Lagos State Command and Control Centre (LSCCC), says the Lagos Emergency Responder Management System (LERMS) will significantly improve…
Oriental News Summit to Spotlight Nigeria’s Oil Industry Decarbonisation Drive as Kola Adesina Leads Energy Transition Dialogue
Leading energy entrepreneur Kola Adesina will headline the 2026 Oriental News National Conference in Lagos, where policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders will discuss carbon capture, decarbonisation, and Nigeria’s energy transition strategy for the extractive industry.
