Nigeria’s Wildlife Protection Bill Passes Third Reading By Fabian Ekeruche The Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024 has successfully passed its final and third reading in the House of Representatives in Nigeria and is now set to be sent…
Biodiversity Loss Demands Urgent Global Action – Guterres
UN News/Vibhu Mishra: A tiger cools off in a stream on a hot day in Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Thanks to efforts by local communities and the government, the park’s tiger population has rebounded but the species remains critically endangered.…
Shell’s Nigeria Exit Doesn’t Stop Billions in Cleanup Liability – Niger Delta Activists Warn Shareholders, Investors
As Shell divests from its Nigerian subsidiary SPDC, communities and civil society demand justice, cleanup funds, and accountability for decades of oil pollution in the Niger Delta—raising legal, financial, and moral questions about Shell’s exit strategy, ongoing liability for decades long environmental pollution and capability of the new entity to undertake remediation efforts.
As Pressures Mount on Migratory Birds, These Cities are Becoming Safe Havens
Each spring and autumn, hundreds of thousands of storks follow the narrow land bridge between the Middle East and Europe on which Istanbul sits. Credit: Andalou via AFP/Alper Tuydes Twice a year, millions of birds across the Earth embark on…
FG Backs Safe Biotechnology for National Development
The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and medicine. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, reaffirmed the government’s…
Buzzing Beneath the Radar: Africa’s Bees and the Silent Struggle to Survive
By Christopher Burke Bees are in serious trouble across much of the world. Alarming headlines from Europe, North America and parts of Asia warn of collapsing colonies, pesticide overload and climate-related stress threatening one of the planet’s most vital pollinators.…
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…
UNEP Announces 2024 Champions of the Earth, recognizes six bold environmental leaders
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth, honoured for their outstanding leadership, brave actions and sustainable solutions to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification. This year’s laureates include a minister of Indigenous…
Prime Progress Announces Biodiversity Reporting Challenge
Prime Progress, a media outfit, earlier today announced its Biodiversity Reporting Challenge—an initiative seeking innovative story ideas from journalists to address Nigeria’s pressing biodiversity issues. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Innocent Eteng, Editor-In-Chief, Prime Progress, on…
Pan-Atlantic University, Cesel, University of Lincoln Partner To Revolutionise Biogas Production in Nigeria
Pan-Atlantic University is proud to announce its partnership with CESEL and the University of Lincoln, UK, on a groundbreaking project funded by a £219,000 Innovate UK grant. This collaborative effort aims to develop and implement advanced biodigesters at a large-scale…
