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Dangote Refinery denies shutdown rumours, confirms 50Sm PMS litres daily supply

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected a circulating report claiming...

Africa’s upstream future: Momentum builds, but investment discipline remains a hurdle

Two breakthrough offshore discoveries in Namibia in 2022 -...

Oil fields dispute: Petroleum minister, others ordered to maintain status quo

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, January...

Conservation

Oscar-nominated Chicago filmmaker teaches wildlife conservationists in Rwanda, Uganda to make documentaries

A Chicago filmmaker decided to create a classroom in...

Foundation urges DNA preservation to save species

The Margo Abayomi Memorial Evergreen (MAMIE) Foundation has advocated...

Drivers identified as concern heightens over butterfly decline in Nigeria

Butterflies are becoming less visible in Nigeria, and similar...

Gender

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...

The Belém Gender Action Plan: A launchpad accelerating ambitious, effective, inclusive climate action

Adopted by Parties at COP30, the Belém Gender Action Plan (GAP) for 2026–2034 marks a new chapter for equality,...

After three decades of struggle, resilience: UN declares International Day of Indigenous Women & Girls

When the UN General Assembly officially proclaimed the International Day of the World's Indigenous Women and Girls, it did...

Human Welfare

Niger attacks: UN resident coordinator calls for protection of civilians, schools

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria,...

Mike Owhoko: Nigeria’s traitor-powered terrorism and the looming danger

Worried and moved by the unending terrorism in Nigeria,...

CSOs want compensation for communities affected by U.S. strike

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has called...

Science & Tech

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...

Nigeria needs scientific breakthroughs to drive sustainability, says ex minister

A former Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, has says Nigeria urgently needs scientific breakthroughs to drive sustainability for...

African Space Agency chief details plan for sustainable space economy

Africa must invest in ground infrastructure, satellite production and data applications to build a sustainable space economy, the head...

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...

Alake hails N50bn revenue surge as mining cadastre goes digital

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has generated over N50 billion IGR for 2025, surpassing the N38 billion recorded...
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Where is harmattan? – Nigeria’s vanishing cold season and questions it raises

For generations, December, January and February have meant one...

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Health

Africa’s nicotine moment: What to watch in 2026

As Africa moves into 2026, the continent is quietly becoming one of the most...
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What WHO Africa’s new health blueprint means for Nigeria – Experts

Health analysts say the reform agenda unveiled by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional...
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Conference urges stronger collaboration against infectious diseases

The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has called for strengthened intersectoral collaboration to improve...
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WHO research shows COVID-19 vaccines still crucial in preventing severe illness

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says its new research shows up-to-date vaccination remains the...
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Dangote Group’s Anthony Chiejina makes fifth appearance on global Influence 100

Group Chief Branding and Communications, Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina,...

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

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...

Oil spill: Govt vows to enforce environmental laws in Ogoniland

The Federal Government of Nigeria has vowed strict enforcement...

Edo pledges strict enforcement of new environmental law

The Edo State Government has vowed to fully enforce...

Renewable Energy

Nasarawa distributes 60 electric vehicles to cooperatives, institutions

The Nasarawa State Government on Tuesday, January 6, 2026,...

Power supply: Ending estimated billing to ensure accuracy. transparency

The issue of estimated billing has been a challenge...

Kebbi secures $200m, N220bn investments in energy, agriculture

Kebbi State Government has attracted five landmark investments valued...

Power supply increases with Lagos-Escravos gas supply line repairs – Operators

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says power generation...

Waste Management

Alleged extortion: I won’t compromise standard, says Ogun waste management boss

The Managing Director, Ogun State Waste Management Agency (OGWAMA),...

Reduce waste at home, make zero waste a daily habit – BAN Toxics

January marks International Zero Waste Month, a growing global...

Nigeria strengthens circular economy framework as E-Waste Sounding Board emerges

Nigeria has taken a major step towards strengthening its...

Group unveils second phase of youth plastic use initiative

Digital Peers International (DPI), an NGO, has unveiled phase...

Sustainable Development

Commissioner says law, vision, drive Lagos waterfront development

Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Mr....

NCE 2025: Nigeria charts stronger path to environmental sustainability

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s environmental sector have been assured of...

EIA vital to sustainable development, says Don

An academic, Prof. Ijeoma Vincent-Akpu, says effective Environmental Impact...

From silos to stacks: A new blueprint for Nigerian civic tech

Nigeria’s civil society landscape is filled with well-intentioned initiatives....
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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

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

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The year 2025 has emerged as a pivotal milestone for the African water and sanitation community. Throughout this year, we have resolutely pursued AMCOW's...

Water supply: Kebbi records progress on Birnin Kebbi waterworks – SSG

Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy adoption, main highlight for 2025 – AMCOW

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World Rivers Day: Protect, don’t pollute rivers, govt urges Nigerians

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The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to see themselves as guardians of rivers, saying protecting the nation’s waterways is safeguarding public health, food security...

100 nations participate as World Rivers Day celebrates 20 years

Lagos vows to protect lagoon against degradation

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