As Shell divests from its Nigerian subsidiary SPDC, communities and civil society demand justice, cleanup funds, and accountability for decades of oil pollution in the Niger Delta—raising legal, financial, and moral questions about Shell’s exit strategy, ongoing liability for decades long environmental pollution and capability of the new entity to undertake remediation efforts.
Top German Companies Cut Emissions by 6%, equal to 1.1 million people
A price jump can be seen on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange display board with the Dax curve. Credit: Arne Dedert/dpa By Julian Weber, dpa Leading German companies listed on the country’s top stock market index recorded lower greenhouse…
Clean Your Surroundings Or Lose Your Property – Lawma Boss Warns Property Owners
To Roll out CNG Trucks, Drone Surveillance, Community Recycling Centres, Others The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has issued a strong warning to property owners and residents across the state to keep…
LASG Intensifies Campaign Against Noise Pollution at 10th Noiseless Lagos Advocacy
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling noise pollution through strengthened enforcement, stakeholder engagement, and public education The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this at the 10th edition of the annual…
Fresh Oil Spill Hits Rivers State as Communities Cry Out for Accountability
Barely two weeks after the oil spill that ravaged Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, another devastating environmental incident has struck—this time in Ikata community, Ahoada-East Local Government Area. The fresh spill, which occurred in the…
Lagos Taskforce Arrests 52 Suspects During Clean-Up Exercise On Lagos Island
In a determined effort to rid the metropolis of environmental infractions, criminal elements and enhance public safety, the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit carried out a routine enforcement and clean-up operation in the early hours of Saturday,…
Over 165 Defaulters Arrested For Open Defecation In Lagos – LAGESC
In line with positive remarks made by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab at the Y2025 Ministerial Press Briefing applauding the operational efficiency of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known as KAI, the Corps…
Africa – Atomic Alliances: China’s Strategic Push into Africa’s Nuclear Energy Sector
A series of targeted nuclear agreements positions China as a key partner in advancing nuclear energy and reshaping geopolitical influence across the continent, with African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 serving as a strategic platform to accelerate collaboration…
FG Backs Safe Biotechnology for National Development
The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and medicine. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, reaffirmed the government’s…
FG Inaugurates Revitalisation Plan for 901 PHCs
The Federal Government, through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has announced the revitalisation of more than 901 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria. Additionally, it plans to upgrade 2,701 more as part of its effort to ensure…
