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…
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…
UN Hails New Era of Cooperation over Syria’s Chemical Weapons Stockpile – But Concerns Persist
The UN’s top disarmament official has welcomed signs of increased cooperation from Syria’s interim authorities in efforts to eliminate the country’s chemical weapons once and for all, as preparations move forward for a third round of inspections by international experts.…
Sustainable Agriculture Network to Spotlight Community-Led Regenerative Initiatives at Upcoming General Assembly
The global community will have the opportunity to witness the plethora of community-led regenerative agriculture initiatives from around the world that are to be spotlighted at the upcoming 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) General Assembly and Conference. An annual gathering,…
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…
World Environment Day 2025: Chevron Nigeria Limited’s Commitment to Environmental Protection
Since 1973, June 5 has been celebrated annually as World Environment Day (WED). This day is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting actions to address various environmental issues, including marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development, and wildlife crime, among…
Id el Kabir: LAWMA Urges Residents to Embrace Proper Waste Management
Commemorates World Environment Day 2025 The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged residents to embrace proper waste management, to ensure a clean and healthy environment during and after this year’s Id-el-Kabir celebration. In a statement released on Wednesday,…
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…
World Parrot Day: Group seeks stronger protection of Parrots in Nigeria
World Parrot Day: Group seeks stronger protection of Parrots in Nigeria By Fabian Ekeruche As the world marks World Parrot Day, conservation organisations, Wild Africa and the World Parrot Trust, have called for stronger protection of parrots in…
Stricter Enforcement of Environmental Laws Critical to Nigeria’s Future, Say Experts Ahead of World Environment Day 2025
In the lead-up to World Environment Day 2025, environmental experts and advocates have called for the urgent and decisive enforcement of Nigeria’s environmental protection laws to curb rising violations and restore ecological integrity. This call to action came during a…
