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OTC 2025: PETAN unveils programme for Nigerian pavilion

Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has unveiled the...

TotalEnergies publishes ‘Sustainability & Climate Report’, strengthens emissions reduction targets

TotalEnergies on Thursday, March 27 published its Sustainability & Climate...

Coalition condemns partial financing of East African Crude Oil Pipeline project

The StopEACOP Coalition has condemned the financial institutions that...

Brazil to host UN conference to advance global conservation of migratory wildlife

The Federal Republic of Brazil and the Secretariat of...

Nigeria Customs foils attempt to smuggle animal parts in Cross River

Atempt to smuggle a shocking cache of endangered animal...

At World Water Day, Southern Africa highlights role of wetlands

As the world observes World Water Day under the...

Group launches ‘10 Million African Girls’ campaign to empower a generation

President & CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Africa, Simi Nwogugu, has announced the launch of a campaign to equip...

Access Bank to honour ‘Power of 100’ awardees at IWD 2025 conference

Access Bank, a financial institution committed to fostering gender equality and women’s empowerment, will be honouring the distinguished Power...

Benue NGOs commemorate IWD, call for collective action to empower women

In commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, a coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Benue State - including...

Oil spill: Shell distributes relief materials to community in Bayelsa

The Obololi community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area...

Tinubu seeks support to accelerate Niger Delta development

President Bola Tinubu has called on leaders and stakeholders...

UN requires $620m to ensure continued support for Nigeria, Central Sahel

The UN food agency, World Food Programme (WFP), says...

Ghana hosts 2nd Global Congress on new, emerging genetic biocontrol technologies

From Monday, March 17 to Thursday, March 20, 2025, Ghana is hosting a gathering of science, health and communication...

Scientists working to extend human lifespan to 250 years – Medical expert

A medical expert, Dr Ibrahim Wada, has suggested that advancements in modern medicine could extend human lifespan by up...

EnviroNews bureau chief receives award at Future of Science Communication Forum

The Alliance for Science (AFS) has honoured Mr. Etta Michael Bisong, the Abuja Bureau Chief (ABC) of EnviroNews Nigeria,...

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Nasarawa Assembly pledges to strengthen mining laws

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has reiterated its commitment to developing robust mining laws that will foster a...

Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Kogi, destroys over 500 houses

No fewer than 500 houses have been destroyed when...

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Groups want govt to increase Tobacco Control Fund for public health protection

Some non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have called on the Federal Government to increase the Tobacco...

High TB mortality in Nigeria: A call to action

In spite of concerted partnerships to stamp out tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, stakeholders are...

World Tuberculosis Day: Yes, we can end TB – WHO

Every year, March 24 is observed as World Tuberculosis Day to amplify the urgency of ending...

Nigeria faces major TB funding shortfall, stakeholders warn

Nigeria is facing a critical funding shortfall in its efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB),...

Dangote polypropylene production to revive textile industry, save Nigeria $267m – MAN

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that...

ACReSAL awards ₦8.5bn contract for erosion control project in Kano

Kano State Government under its World Bank-assisted programme, Agro-Climatic...

VP Shettima welcomes £250,000 technology donation to drive afforestation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has partnered with United...

Mongolia to host next UN conference on sustainable land management 

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

UNCCD highlights ecosystem restoration at Munich forum

As global leaders convene at the Munich Security Conference 2025 (MSC...

Military deactivates 56 illegal refining sites in one week

Troops of Operation Delta Safe have continued to sustain...

HYPREP applauds centre for Ogoni hydrocarbon remediation

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has commended the...

NOSDRA urged to address environmental pollution in Abuja, others

A Telecom Infrastructural service provider in Nigeria, IHS Nigeria...

Lagos seals church, lounges, others over noise pollution

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Tuesday,...

Report identifies growing momentum for renewable energy in NDC 3.0 submissions

A new report by 350.org, produced in collaboration with Zero...

CSO urges govt to resolve energy policy inconsistencies

The Renewed Hope Concerned Citizens (RHCC), a civil society...

Cooking gas: Abuja residents differ on use of charcoal, firewood as alternatives

Some residents in the Bwari Area Council of the...

Experts want review of privatisation of power sector

Some experts in the power sector have urged the...

Assembly repeals Imo Waste Management Act, passes Eastern Waste Management Incorporated Bill

The Imo State House of Assembly has passed a...

French Embassy project: Ekwueme varsity takes delivery of 130 waste bins to combat plastic pollution

In a bid to promote environmental sustainability and responsible...

Battery sector: Govt reaffirms commitment to enforce best practices to promote growth

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that waste batteries are recycled using international best standards in order to prevent negative health effects linked to improper management and save the environment from other detrimental effects. This promise was made by Environment Minister, Balarabe Lawal, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, while addressing a group of stakeholders who gathered...

Govt, devt. partners to upgrade lead-acid battery recycling in Africa

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with Sustainable...

UN urges children, youths on lead towards attainment of SDGs

The United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed Fall, has...

Africa’s economic growth will reach 3.8% in 2025 – ECA report

The Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Economic Report on...

AU Commission reaffirms commitment to advancing sustainable development in Africa

Chairperson of African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Mahmoud Youssouf,...

FAO launches PILA workshops to strengthen sustainable landscape management in Nigeria

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations...
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IFC grants $27m loan to boost affordable housing in Cote d’Ivoire

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm...

Lagos launches Certified Accreditors’ Programme for safer buildings

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, March 10,...

National Assembly backs FMBN recapitalisation for affordable housing

The National Assembly says its support for the Federal...

Govt inaugurates N18.8bn Benue water project

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, March 27, 2025, inaugurated the upgrade of the Buruku-Gboko water supply project, valued at ₦18.8 billion. The project, located in...

Stakeholders reaffirm commitment towards advancing Africa’s maritime decarbonisation agenda

Given how rapidly the world is changing, particularly how climate change is influencing human activities and economic development, it is clear that Africa must reconsider its growth strategy and address the issue of carbon emissions in the marine industry. As part of efforts to address the aforementioned challenge, industry actors from across the continent convened in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, on Monday, March 17,...