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Two months after, Rivers communities’ spills yet to be cleaned up

The Niger Delta remains one of the most polluted places in the world no thanks to the recurring oil spills which have continued regularly...

Group expresses concern over spate of Shell oil spills in Nigeria

Oilwatch Africa, a not-for-profit group seeking to stop the expansion of fossil fuel extraction activities, has expressed reservation over the recent spate of oil...

Oilwatch, others condemn assassination of Thulani Maseko

The gruesome assassination of Thulani Maseko, a highly decorated human rights lawyer, on Saturday, January 21, 2023, marked a dastardly low in the attacks...

Visiting Oilwatch urges Total to halt ‘devastating’ extraction projects in Uganda

Members of Oilwatch Africa, who paid a courtesy visit to the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO) and other civil society organisations (CSOs) working...

Activists describe pipeline projects in Africa as aggression on communities’ land rights

The continuous financing and development of massive pipeline projects in Africa constitute an aggression on the land rights of communities and portend massive livelihood...

Keep oil in the soil: Africa urged to stop fossil fuel extraction

African leaders have been called upon to stop all forms of fossil fuel extraction and exploration for new ones on the continent. The call was...

Govts, firms told to quit fossil fuels exploration in Africa

Governments and corporations have been called upon to halt all new and existing fossil fuels exploration and extractive sites and activities across Africa. The call...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity...