Monthly Archives: February, 2017

OPEC chief, Barkindo, reaffirms commitment to Paris Agreement

The leadership of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reaffirmed the group’s commitment to tackling global climate change through the historic Paris Climate...

Radio Report: Implications of sand mining in Lagos

The building industry is one sector that has created huge opportunities for both the skilled and unskilled in Lagos to earn a living. But this,...

Superhighway ultimatum: Government urged to ignore Cross River’s ‘empty’ threat

Reactions have trailed the three-week ultimatum given by the Cross River State Government to the Federal Government to approve an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)...

Campaigners flay ‘hasty’ passage of Lagos environment law

Civil society and grassroots groups' aversion to the Lagos Environment Bill when it went for Public Hearing on February 9, 2017 not withstanding, the...

Invisible plastic particles a major source of ocean pollution – Study

Tiny plastic particles washed off products such as synthetic clothes and car tyres could contribute up to 30% of the “plastic soup” polluting the...

Nigeria embassy staffers monitor Indomitable Lions

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr, have been having sleepless nights immediately the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon became African...

Clubs jostle for players ahead summer window

As the 2016/17 English Premier League season reaches the third-quarter stage, clubs have begun to engage themselves in a horse race, as they gun...

Government, investors meet over issuance of Green Bonds

“Nigeria is committed to sustainable economic development. The Lagos event is a concrete step in the process of developing and issuing our 2017 Sovereign...

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MOSOP seeks compliance with wetlands protection in Ogoniland oil plans

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) says it is seeking compliance with wetlands protection in oil...
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G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits amid surging oil prices

G7 countries were on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, urged to enact a windfall tax or tax on the excess...

South Africa: Budget 2026 fails to fast-track just transition, tackle inequality – Group

In a period of economic uncertainty and escalating climate impacts, The Green Connection is of the opinion that South Africa's Budget 2026 misses...

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MOSOP seeks compliance with wetlands protection in Ogoniland oil plans

The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP)...

G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits amid surging oil prices

G7 countries were on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, urged...