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New Plastics Treaty talks chief: Groups urge Cordano to restore trust, transparency

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, UN member states elected Julio Cordano of Chile as the next Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution chair. He replaces...

Stakeholders call for stronger action on methane accountability gaps

Stakeholders have called for  urgent action to close methane accountability gaps, warning that unchecked emissions threaten lives, degrade the environment and undermine Nigeria’s climate...

Expert advocates enforcement-driven approach to end gas flaring

An oil and gas expert, Prof. Wumi Iledare, has urged the Federal Government to tighten regulatory enforcement in accelerating the development of reliable gas...

Anambra cautions churches against noise pollution during school hours

The Anambra State Government has expressed concern over the alleged noise pollution from church activities during school hours in Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre...

NESREA seals Sunseed Oil facility in Zaria over air pollution

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed the Sunseed Oil facility in Zaria, Kaduna State, over excessive air emissions. A statement...

A breakthrough on plastic pollution remains within reach – Andersen

At the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), in February 2022, the world came together and made a commitment: to end...

Oil spill: Govt vows to enforce environmental laws in Ogoniland

The Federal Government of Nigeria has vowed strict enforcement of environmental regulations in Ogoniland as it steps up efforts to address the oil spill...

Edo pledges strict enforcement of new environmental law

The Edo State Government has vowed to fully enforce its new Sanitation and Pollution Management Law to safeguard public health and the environment. Commissioner for...

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New Plastics Treaty talks chief: Groups urge Cordano to restore trust, transparency

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, UN member states elected Julio Cordano of Chile as the next Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC)...
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Nigeria approves new guidelines on shoreline allocation, reclamation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a unified Standard Application Procedure (SAP) to guide all shoreline allocations, reclamation...

Agric varsity unveils climate-smart tools to bolster research, food security

The University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo in Imo State, has unveiled EU-funded climate-smart tools, worth millions...

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New Plastics Treaty talks chief: Groups urge Cordano to restore trust, transparency

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Nigeria approves new guidelines on shoreline allocation, reclamation

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