The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the foremost environmental NGO dedicated to nature conservation and biodiversity resources management is set to host its annual/flagship policy and advocacy lecture tagged Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture, on Tuesday, 28th May 2024. This is…
LAWMA Launches “Know Your PSP” Campaign for Effective Service Delivery
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has launched “Know Your PSP” campaign, an initiative aimed at improving communication and cooperation between residents and Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators, responsible for waste collection. Commenting on the initiative, managing director/CEO of LAWMA,…
Chevron Nigeria Limited reiterates commitment to environmental stewardship
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL -NNPCL/CNL JV has re-affirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship in its operations in Nigeria. The company made this re-affirmation, stating it…
President Tinubu appoints new Chief Executives for Two Federal Agencies
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA). Furthermore, the President has approved the appointment of Dr. Adedeji Ashiru as the Managing…
LAWMA Serves 343 Contravention Notices on Construction Sites
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has served 343 contravention notices on construction sites at various locations around the state in the last one year. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this at the…
Africa should not become dumping ground for plastic pollution – Prince Israel Orekha
The Executive Director of Connected Advocacy, Prince Israel Orekha, has warned developed countries of the world to desist from turning Africa into a dumping ground for plastic pollution Orekha disclosed this in an interaction with newsmen on the outcome…
Anambra ranks 2nd lowest in Nigeria’s malaria prevalence – says Commissioner
Dr Afam Obidike, Commissioner for Health, Anambra State on Saturday said that the state ranked second among the states with the lowest prevalence of Malaria in the country. Obidike made the disclosure in an interview in Awka to assess the…
Road to Busan clear as negotiations on a global plastics treaty close in Ottawa
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), concluded on Tuesday in Ottawa with an advanced draft text of the instrument and agreement on intersessional work ahead of the fifth…
NCF harp on responsible conflict resolution at climate justice webinar
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for responsible conflict resolution at the climate justice webinar series held virtually on Thursday, 25 April, 2024. The webinar, which is part of the Nigerian Climate Justice Alliance, a project of NCF, focused…
Harnessing GIS and Emerging Spatial Technologies for Carbon Credit Development in Africa
By Christopher Burke Africa holds immense potential to contribute to global efforts mitigating carbon emissions based on the continent’s vast natural resources, biodiversity and rapidly growing economies. Unlocking this potential requires innovative approaches that leverage cutting-edge technologies such as…
