Monthly Archives: January, 2022

Fertiliser producer indicates non-involvement in Rivers soot emission

As the Rivers State Government battles soot emission in Port Harcourt and parts of the state, Indorama Nigeria, producers of polymer and urea fertiliser,...

Nnimmo Bassey lauds US Court ruling against sale of Gulf Of Mexico drilling leases

Nigerian environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, has commended a United States Court ruling which blocked the controversial sale of oil and gas drilling leases across...

Illegal crude oil refining: Ahoada West LG destroys 82 sites

The Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr Hope Ikiriko, says no fewer than 82 illegal crude oil refineries across...

Govt reiterates commitment to Ogoni clean-up project

The Federal Government, on Monday, January 31, 2022, reiterated its commitment to effective implementation of Ogoni clean-up project. Minister of State for Environment, Chief Sharon...

Campaigners move to stall finance for controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline

Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, will on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, announce a milestone in the highly controversial process to build the East African Crude...

Govt assures of effective implementation of environmental projects amid challenges

The Federal Government on Monday, January 31, 2022, expressed worry over environmental challenges but assured of effective implementation of projects, programmes and policies that...

Africities summit places urban-rural linkages at heart of the debate

In the wake of rapid urbanisation in Africa, the importance of intermediary cities in strengthening urban-rural linkages is growing exponentially. In recognition of this trend, UN-Habitat and the Urban...

NiMet predicts three-day hazy weather condition from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy weather condition from Monday, January 31 to Wednesday, February 2, 2022, across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by the Lagos State Government as a positive step toward ending...
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Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has apprehended a suspected wildlife trafficker, Shamsideen Abubakar, after five...

Group clamours outright gas flare ban, says penalties not effective

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the Nigerian government to ban gas flaring outright, arguing that the oil...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by...

Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...