By Alexandra Peek and Philippe Benoit An estimated 2.4 billion people currently lack access to clean cooking fuels, with the majority relying on biomass (firewood, charcoal, dung) to meet household cooking needs. This is only a slight decrease from 2017, when 2.5 billion people lacked access…
HOPE GREEN REVOLUTION TAKES OFF IN NIGERIA
GREENING IMO STATE IS NOW AND URGENT BECAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE IS NOT WAITING FOR ANYONE” — Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma The Imo State Hope Green Revolution has taken off with the GREENING OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY in Owerri, the…
Coldhubs unveils 5 units of 20 tonnes refrigeration trucks
By Fabian Ekeruche ColdHubs, manufacturers of solar powered cold rooms has unveiled five units, 20-tonnes refrigerated trucks into its refrigeration transportation services in Nigeria. The five additional refrigerated trucks makes it a total of seven trucks ColdHubs is deploying…
Lagos to host Mangrove Marathon 2nd Edition
Makes call for participants and sponsors N5million Naira total prize money A coalition of environmental conservation groups have announced details for hosting of the 2nd edition of the Mangrove Marathon, which is a 10km eco-awareness run committed to raising…
NCF host WMBD in Lagos, Rivers, and Yobe to Promote Conservation of Water Bodies and Bird Species
In a bid to promote consciousness of birds’ conservation in Nigeria, especially at coastal and riverine areas, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) made concerted efforts in engaging students and community dwellers in a participatory conservation activity to commemorate the World…
WED2023: NCF, FCMB PARTNER TO COMBAT PLASTIC POLLUTION
To commemorate the 2023 world environment day, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) partnered with First City Monument Bank Plc (FCMB) to provide practical solutions to the menace caused by plastic pollution. The easy-to-adopt and adaptable approaches NCF and FCMB jointly…
Nigeria Needs Strong Laws and Enforcement to Protect Endangered Species — Wild Africa Funds
By Fabian Ekeruche Wild Africa Fund has advocated for strong laws and enforcement to protect endangered species. This is contained in a statement signed by Kelechukwu Iruoma, Nigeria Representative, Wild Africa Fund on Friday in Lagos. The global community…
Biodiversity: 2nd Edition of the International Argane Tree Exhibition in Agadir opens
This exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate an emblematic tree of Morocco, carrying an ancestral heritage and serving as a true pillar for local communities The International Argane Tree Fair (www.SalonInternationalArganier.ma) is organized as part of the celebration of the…
LAWMA Dislodges Scavengers, Miscreants from Illegal Dumps
…arraigns 30 culprits …calls for proper waste management among residents The enforcement unit of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched a robust operation to dislodge scavengers and miscreants from illegal dumpsites across neighbourhoods in the city, for a cleaner and healthier environment. In the past few…
NCF: Stakeholders seek partnerships to combat Biodiversity Loss
Increasing loss of biodiversity and negative impacts of climate change has prompted stakeholders and activists to call for partnerships and concerted efforts to combat biodiversity loss. This call was made earlier today in Lagos at the Chief S.L Edu…
