Monthly Archives: May, 2019

Conservation of endangered species is a collective responsibility – Goni

The Conservator-General, National Park Service, Alhaji Ibrahim Goni, says the protection and conservation of endangered species is the collective responsibility of all. Goni made this known in...

Group wants Plateau Assembly to suspend passage of ‘anti-people’ water bill

A not-for-profit outfit, Coalition of Civil Society for Good Governance, has urged the Plateau State House of Assembly to suspend moves to pass a bill seeking...

GEF-SGP seeks advocacy on unsustainable exploitation of endangered species

The Global Environmental Facility Small Grant Programme (GEF-SGP) has urged government at all levels to intensify advocacy against unsustainable exploitation of endangered or threatened species. GEF-SGP’s National Coordinator,...

World Bank to lend Zambia $100m for resource management

The World Bank has approved a concessional loan of $100 million for Zambia, to improve its natural resource management, the bank said on Friday, May 17,...

Activists vow to resist laws indifferent to plight of Niger Delta

A team of activists has resolved to resist and reject all forms of legislation by the National Assembly that fail to address injustices and human rights...

National Park Service inaugurates committee to review charges

The Conservator-General, National Park Service, Alhaji Ibrahim Goni, has stressed the need to review rates charged by the service in line with the current realities in...

Philippines recalls ambassador to Canada over garbage row

The Philippines has recalled its ambassador and other diplomats in Canada after the Canadian government failed to ship back garbage dumped in the country over five...

New Zealand to levy tourists in bid to protect environment

The New Zealand government is taking a more active role in managing the challenges that a booming tourism industry brings while protecting its biggest draw card,...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by the Lagos State Government as a positive step toward ending...
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Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has apprehended a suspected wildlife trafficker, Shamsideen Abubakar, after five...

Group clamours outright gas flare ban, says penalties not effective

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the Nigerian government to ban gas flaring outright, arguing that the oil...

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Stakeholders back Lagos toilet drive, stress sustainability

Stakeholders have described the provision of public toilets by...

Wildlife trafficking: NESREA, partners apprehend wanted suspect

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)...