Niger Delta traditional leaders have been urged to speak out against all forms of environmental injustice meted out on them as a result of oil pollution, environmental degredation and oil spillage by oil companies working in the Niger Delta. Prince…
Nigeria, Germany launches partnership on battery recycling
Nigeria and Germany has launched a Partnership for Responsible Battery and Metal recycling (ProBaMet) project. The partnership aims at improving battery recycling in Nigeria, raising labour and environmental standards, and establishing sustainable trade flows for raw materials. On this new…
Nigeria Wildlife Protection Bill Passes First Reading
Niigeria’s new Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill passed its first reading in the House of Representatives on Monday, February 26. Wild Africa Fund said that the new Bill aims to tackle wildlife trafficking, protect endangered species, and ensure Nigerian…
Lawma organises Health and Safety Training for Sweepers
…. Deploys mechanised sweeping on strategic roads The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised the first quarter health and safety training for sanitation workers in the state, aimed at prioritising their health, safety, and overall well-being in the course…
TECH Mahindra, MTN, plant 40 trees at Lagos School
A leading digital solutions company, TECH Mahindra, has partnered with the Africa Clean- up Initiative (ACI) to plant 40 trees on behalf of MTN Nigeria. Newsmen reports that the tree planting exercise took place on Thursday at the Lagos State…
The Earthshot Prize Announces Earthshot Week and Awards to Take Place in Cape Town this November
The Earthshot Week is set to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa in November, 2024; also featuring The Earthshot Prize and the annual Awards Ceremony. Across five days of landmark events, The Earthshot Prize will celebrate the groundbreaking work…
LAWMA Academy Reaches Over 4,258 Pupils Through School Advocacy
The educational arm of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA Academy, has sensitised over 4,258 pupils of various public schools across the state, since its school enlightenment/advocacy programme began last month. This was disclosed by LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA,…
Ecotourism: Lekki Conservation Center play host to LASG officials
The Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) has played hosts to different high-level delegations from different arms and agencies of the Lagos State Government on inspection tours of its facilities at the 78 hectares forest reserve and wetland that seats at the…
NCF: In 2023, planted 276,860 trees, boosted economic value of 1000 Nigerians
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says it boosted the economic value of 1000 Nigerians and planted 276, 860 in 2023 through its Green Recovery Nigeria (GRN) Programme. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Oladapo Soneye, Head Communications,…
Wild Africa Fund partners Arewa24 TV on kids wildlife Show in Hausa
Wild Africa Fund has partnered AREWA24 TV, to expand its unique wildlife-focused Television series, “Dr. Mark’s Animal TV Show for Kids” for Hausa-speaking audiences across the Northern region. Mr Festus Iyorah, Nigerian Representative of the Wild Africa Fund disclosed this…
