Monthly Archives: January, 2022

Fertiliser producer indicates non-involvement in Rivers soot emission

As the Rivers State Government battles soot emission in Port Harcourt and parts of the state, Indorama Nigeria, producers of polymer and urea fertiliser,...

Nnimmo Bassey lauds US Court ruling against sale of Gulf Of Mexico drilling leases

Nigerian environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, has commended a United States Court ruling which blocked the controversial sale of oil and gas drilling leases across...

Illegal crude oil refining: Ahoada West LG destroys 82 sites

The Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mr Hope Ikiriko, says no fewer than 82 illegal crude oil refineries across...

Govt reiterates commitment to Ogoni clean-up project

The Federal Government, on Monday, January 31, 2022, reiterated its commitment to effective implementation of Ogoni clean-up project. Minister of State for Environment, Chief Sharon...

Campaigners move to stall finance for controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline

Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, will on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, announce a milestone in the highly controversial process to build the East African Crude...

Govt assures of effective implementation of environmental projects amid challenges

The Federal Government on Monday, January 31, 2022, expressed worry over environmental challenges but assured of effective implementation of projects, programmes and policies that...

Africities summit places urban-rural linkages at heart of the debate

In the wake of rapid urbanisation in Africa, the importance of intermediary cities in strengthening urban-rural linkages is growing exponentially. In recognition of this trend, UN-Habitat and the Urban...

NiMet predicts three-day hazy weather condition from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted hazy weather condition from Monday, January 31 to Wednesday, February 2, 2022, across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook...

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour, celebrating two decades of global and African-led action to protect...
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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products of human prosperity - and one of the most underestimated...

‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply chains continues to place significant pressure on many wild species....

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WWF Africa marks 20 years of Earth Hour with call for renewed environmental action

WWF Africa has commemorated 20 years of Earth Hour,...

10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products...