Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria have strongly condemned the federal government’s bid to import non-hazardous waste from the European Union (EU), warning that such a move could exacerbate the country’s waste management crisis. The protest comes after Nigeria and…
Umuseti Community Reaffirms Ownership of Land Purchased by Axxela, Dismisses Claims by Emu Ebendo
The Umuseti Community in Utagba-Ogbe, Kwale, hereby issue a formal response to recent claims by some protesters from the Emu Ebendo community regarding the ownership of a parcel of land purchased by Axxela Company. High Chief Emmanuel Akpe, spokesperson for…
Land, Youth and Conservation: Securing Africa’s Forests and Wetlands For The Future
By Christopher Burke Africa’s forests and wetlands are under increasing pressure as rural-urban migration accelerates, driven by economic challenges, social aspirations and environmental stress. The expansion of cities, unregulated land use and agricultural encroachment are depleting these critical ecosystems, exacerbating…
Enugu Sets to Launch Climate Policy, Climate Action Plan & Climate Manual for Schools
The Enugu State Government is set to launch its climate Policy, climate action plan and climate manual for schools across the state. The launch is coming at a time when climate action is beginning to gain momentum at the subnational…
Diphtheria Scare: Lagos Govt Rolls Out Emergency Vaccination at King’s College Annexe
…Officials Inspect School Facilities, Urge Calm Among Parents …Students, Staff to Receive Vaccination as Part of Containment Efforts In a swift response to the recent diphtheria outbreak at King’s College Annexe, Victoria Island, the Lagos State Government has commenced an…
NSSF Champions Women’s Health on International Women’s Day
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare for women across Nigeria, as the global community celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD), 2025. Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, Managing Director/CEO, NSSF made the commitment in a statement on…
Lagos Water Corporation Launches Customer Engagement Program
LSWC MD Tijani Motivates Staff Ahead of Program Launch During Preparatory Training The Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC), today, Saturday 8th March 2025, officially kicked off it’s Customer / Community Engagement initiative, at Park View estate in Ikoyi. The Initiative…
WaterAid, Lagos LG unveil newly renovated Ogba PHC
WaterAid Nigeria in collaboration with Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Tuesday, unveiled the newly renovated and rehabilitated Water and Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities at Ogba Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
‘Big Blow’ for Pollution Research as US Stops Sharing Air Quality Data from Embassies Worldwide
Reliable data from US embassies and consulates has been essential for air quality monitoring in cities around the world. The US government will stop sharing air quality data gathered from its embassies and consulates, worrying local scientists and experts who…
SANWO-OLU: LAGOS TO FOSTER ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION
The Lagos State Government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to continually foster environmental resilience through collaboration and innovation for environmental sustainability. The Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known at the Art Exhibition and Symposium titled: “the Intersecting Worlds of…
