A total of four buildings have collapsed due to the intensity of fire that engulfed parts of Dosumu Market on Lagos Island on Tuesday. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, told the newsmen that 14…
Environmental Law
The role of parliament in driving Nigeria’s long term climate goals
By Chukwumerije Okereke the Nigerian Parliament, like other parliaments, has a huge role to play in ensuring that the country meets its long-term climate ambitions. However, the path ahead demands more than legislative frameworks and oversight. It calls for…
WWD2024: Water is Critical to Peace and Harmony, says NIEE Chairman, Ogunyemi
The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers, NIEE, have harped on the critical importance of Water and its profound connection to Peace and Harmony. This was stated by the NIEE National Chairman, Engr Nureni Ogunyemi at a Press Conference commemorating the…
Voices of resistance against fossil fuel canvass shift towards renewable energy
Voices of Resistance Against Fossil Gas Exports at the ongoing People’s Summit in Vienna Austria, has called for a shift towards renewable energy sources and sustainable practices to address the interconnected crises of climate change, environmental degredation and social injustice.…
Adequate planning, technological investment can boost Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Transition – Maren
Hon. Solomon Maren, National Coordinator of the African Parliamentary Network on Climate Action, has admonished the Nigerian government to embrace adequate and long-term planning backed by robust policy implementation to accelerate Nigeria’s oil and gas transition. Hon. Maren spoke as…
Onuigbo urges state governors to support national drive towards just transition
Hon. Sam Onuigbo, a National Climate Change Champion and the father of the Nigeria Climate Change Act, says state governors have a duty and scope to support the nation towards a just transition from oil and gas. Onuigbo, who is…
Group seeks increased budgetary allocation to water sector
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), a non governmental organisation (NGO), has called on government at all levels to increase budgetary allocation to the water sector. The Executive Director, CAPPA, Mr Akinbode Oluwafemi made the call on…
Water Day; WaterAid seeks multi stakeholder approach to water management
WaterAid says that a multistakeholder approach is required to engender the peace that water brings among communities. Ms Evelyn Mere, Country Director, WaterAid, said this in her remarks to mark the 2024 Water Day Celebration held at Oregun Junior High…
Prince Israel Orekha: Profile of a Climate and Justice Activist
By Chinedu Nsofor Prince Orekha is a prominent figure in empowering marginalized communities, particularly in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region, with over eight years of dedicated experience in environmental and climate justice advocacy. He is a dedicated local community activist,…
Lagos Unveils Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy and Implementation Plan
………..As Governor joins celebration of 2024 World Water Day The Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu on Thursday unveiled the Lagos State Water, Sanitation and Hygiene policy to effectively harness, promote national and international focus on Water and Sanitation…
