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Oil and Gas

NMDPRA plans to accelerate gas distribution for industrialisation

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)...

Tinubu approves incentives for Shell’s Bonga South-West project, okays oil drilling at Olokola deep seaport

President Bola Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted,...

Seplat Energy: Langavant resigns from Board, Elumelu appointed non-executive director

Following the Company’s prior announcement regarding the sale of...

Conservation

Ekuri Community alleges illegal logging in protected forest

Residents of New Ekuri Community in Akamkpa Local Government...

Groups laud govt on wood export ban, seek transparent enforcement

A coalition of over 300 CSOs under the aegis...

Operation Thunder: 134 participating countries make record seizure of protected plants, animals, timber

A global operation against the illegal trafficking of wild...

Gender

Group enlightens women on climate smart agriculture in Kano

Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), on Thursday, January 22, 2026, empowered 16 women in Kano on Climate Smart Agriculture...

Women in housing conference to enhance gender-responsive development in built environment

The Founder and Convener of the 2026 Africa Women in Housing and Construction (AWHC) Conference and Business Expo, Flora...

Women in Energy applauds Tinubu’s appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as NUPRC chief executive

The Women in Energy Network (WIEN), an advocate for gender balance in energy sector leadership, has commended President Bola...

Human Welfare

UN urges media to spotlight humanitarian crisis 

The United Nations has called for stronger global media...

Aid cuts push 1.2m in Northeast Nigeria deeper into hunger, WFP warns

The World Food Programme (WFP) says aid cuts have...

Barrister Nwamaka: Professor Gambari commiserates with the Chigbo family

Founder and chairman of the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy,...

Science & Tech

NASRDA, EFCC partner to deploy satellite technology in fighting crime, illegal mining

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have partnered to...

FUTES VC pledges skilled manpower for Nigeria’s tech, environmental growth

Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences (FUTES), Iyin-Ekiti, Prof. Gbenga Aribisala, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to...

Scientists uncover how immune cells sense bacteria

Scientists in Australia have identified how human immune cells detect bacteria, a discovery that could lead to effective vaccines...

Mining

Group flays illegal Abia granite mining, lauds govt on clean cooking plan

The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy & Development (FENRAD), an environmental advocacy group, has condemned alleged illegal granite mining...

AfDB: Liberia secures GEF approval for mercury-reduction project in gold mining sector

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a transformative project developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia...

NEITI targets improved outcome as Nigeria prepares for 2026 EITI validation

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to achieving improved performance in its 2026...
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Nigeria, humanitarian partners launch $516m appeal to save 2.5m people in north-east

The Government of Nigeria and humanitarian partners are urgently...

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Health

SSB tax: Should private profits supersede public health?

Nigeria’s shift toward a pro-health review of the tax payable by manufacturers of non-alcoholic,...
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NAFDAC begins enforcement of ban on sachet alcohol

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has...
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NAF destroys 131 illegal refineries, records 495 missions in 2025

The Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) destroyed no fewer...
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EHCON declares public health emergency over emissions-related diseases

The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over...
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News

News

Kanje Sarah: Why strategy without communication is silent failure

In a rapidly-evolving world, every business needs a sound...

Land Degradation

Anambra community urges govt to tackle erosion displacing residents

Residents of Enugwu-Nanka Village in Orumba North Local Government...

Katsina reclaims 30,000 hectares of degraded land, supports 2.5m beneficiaries through ACReSAL – Radda 

The Katsina State Government has recovered 30,000 hectares of...

At COP30, AfDB, development partners call for new financing to accelerate Great Green Wall initiative

At the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)...

Rangelands to take centre stage on Desertification and Drought Day 2026 in Kenya

The Government of Kenya and the United Nations Convention...

Pollution

Expert advocates enforcement-driven approach to end gas flaring

An oil and gas expert, Prof. Wumi Iledare, has...

Anambra cautions churches against noise pollution during school hours

The Anambra State Government has expressed concern over the...

NESREA seals Sunseed Oil facility in Zaria over air pollution

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

A breakthrough on plastic pollution remains within reach – Andersen

At the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment...

Renewable Energy

Grid collapses again due to system disturbance

The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has announced that a...

Firm targets electric vehicles investment as next phase of energy transition

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Alfa Designs Nigeria...

Advocacy group, NCEE seek local engagement to drive Nigeria’s energy transition

Benin-based NGO, Connected Advocacy, engaged the National Centre for...

Waste cooking oil can power Nigeria’s energy transition – Expert

A Don, Dr Esther Babatunde, says waste cooking oil...

Waste Management

SRADeV commends NAFDAC ban on sachet alcohol, sub-200ml PET bottles

Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADeV Nigeria)...

PlastoGas: YabaTech gets French Embassy backing to drive plastic waste-to-energy project

The French Embassy says Yaba College of Technology’s (YabaTech)...

Lagos set to unlock the waste management value chain

The Lagos State Government is set to unlock the...

Akwa Ibom assembly passes resolution seeking private partnership on waste recycling

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Wednesday,...

Sustainable Development

Five ways in which education is driving environmental action

Environmental challenges are undermining the health of ecosystems, the...

Harmful investments outpace nature protection by 30 to 1 – UNEP report

For every $1 the world invests in protecting nature,...

Niger Delta varsity building department inducts pioneer set into NIOB

The Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Niger...

N-HYPPADEC seeks Taraba partnership on ecological interventions

The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC)...
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New tax law to boost real estate, home ownership – NIESV

President of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and...

QShelter, M. I. Okoro sign MoU to market Abuja, Kano Renewed Hope Housing Estates

The firms of QShelter Limited and M. I. Okoro...

Edo reaffirms commitment to affordable housing

The Edo State Government on Monday, December 22, 2025,...

Water & Sanitation

Water & Sanitation

WaterAid empowers volunteers in Ikorodu community to champion hygiene

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WaterAid Nigeria has trained 30 Volunteer Hygiene promoters for Maya Aladiye and Maya Olorijo communities in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos...

Commission takes sensitisation on safe water to Lagos communities

New Africa Water Vision, our collective voice in 2026 – AMCOW President

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Marine

Strategic imperative for Africa to ratify, domesticate the BBNJ Agreement

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The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of...

BBNJ Agreement entry into force: Time for fair, equitable implementation – Aguilar

Game-changing international ocean treaty comes into force

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