Against a challenging geopolitical backdrop and in a major move to protect people and planet, countries today came together to agree a new global science-policy panel to support the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution. Designed…
FCT Health Secretary Honoured for Health, Environment, Climate action
Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has received three recognitions for her impactful contributions in health, environment and climate action. Mrs Bola Ajao, Special Assistant to the Mandate Secretary on Media,…
Kano Unveils Inclusive Climate Change Policy
The Kano Government on Friday inaugurated a Climate Change Policy to address environmental challenges in the state. The policy also seeks to align the state policy with the global climate objectives. Dr Dahir Hashim, Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change,…
FCTA Urged to Prioritise Sanitation in Mpape, Satellite Communities
Stakeholders have urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to urgently implement a coordinated sanitation and services plan for satellite communities like Mpape, where more than 30 per cent of residents lack access to toilets. This formed part of the…
Adamawa, World Bank Sign MoU to Construct Recycling Plant
The Adamawa Government and the World Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a recycling plant in Yola as part of efforts to tackle plastic pollution. Mr Muhammed Muhammad, Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Development, made…
Landmark Lawsuit: Bayelsa Monarch Launches $12 Billion Legal Battle Against Shell
His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers King Dakolo, CSO Coalition demand oil giant clean up 70 years of environmental devastation before divestment In a groundbreaking legal…
Bayelsa Community v Shell: CSOs Back Suit Against Unjust Divestment
L-R: Founder, Home of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Rev. Nnimmo Bassey with His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chair of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers. A coalition of civil society organisations…
Nigeria Marks United Nations World Sickle Cell Day with Call for Genotype Awareness and Policy Implementation
Nigeria Marks United Nations World Sickle Cell Day with Call for Genotype Awareness and Policy Implementation Agulu, Anambra State — In a passionate and moving address to mark the 2025 United Nations World Sickle Cell Day, Aisha Edwards Maduagwu,…
Teacher sentenced to 12yrs for raping his 11-yr-old male student
Teacher sentenced to 12yrs for raping his 11-yr-old male student A High Court of Anambra State; sexual and gender based violence court, sentenced one Pascal Ofomata, 34-year-old teacher, to 12 years imprisonment for raping his 11-year-old JSS1 male student.…
