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Oil and Gas

Kenya launches state oil pipeline firm IPO, targets $825m

Kenya began selling a 65 per cent stake in...

Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior ship sailing to Cape Town described as ‘hypocritical’

Greenpeace continues to promote an anti-fossil fuel agenda, while...

African Heads of State confirm attendance at Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026

The Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) has announced the...

Conservation

Groups laud govt on wood export ban, seek transparent enforcement

A coalition of over 300 CSOs under the aegis...

Operation Thunder: 134 participating countries make record seizure of protected plants, animals, timber

A global operation against the illegal trafficking of wild...

How UNESCO’s biodiversity initiative safeguards forests, communities

With forests shrinking and ecosystems degrading, the global biodiversity...

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

Aid cuts push 1.2m in Northeast Nigeria deeper into hunger, WFP warns

The World Food Programme (WFP) says aid cuts have...

Barrister Nwamaka: Professor Gambari commiserates with the Chigbo family

Founder and chairman of the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy,...

CAPPA slams students’ arrests, tells Edo to fight kidnappers instead

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned...

Science & Tech

NASRDA, EFCC partner to deploy satellite technology in fighting crime, illegal mining

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have partnered to...

FUTES VC pledges skilled manpower for Nigeria’s tech, environmental growth

Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences (FUTES), Iyin-Ekiti, Prof. Gbenga Aribisala, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to...

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...

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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Recurring Lokoja gridlock exposes Nigeria’s fragile road infrastructure

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, travellers on the Abuja-Lokoja...

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Health

CODE unveils initiative to fortify Nigeria’s health security

Connected Development (CODE) has launched a new project to promote transparency, accountability and domestic financing for...
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Group trains journalists on health, climate benefits of plant-focused diet

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), in collaboration with Foodjustice, on Thursday, January 15, 2026,...
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Bridging Nigeria’s healthcare gaps through artificial intelligence

Walking into a typical primary healthcare centre in Nigeria, one is often confronted by...
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WHO urges govts to unlock health taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol to save lives

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates...
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GOCOP mourns legendary journalist, Yakubu Mohammed

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed...

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

Anambra cautions churches against noise pollution during school hours

The Anambra State Government has expressed concern over the...

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...

Renewable Energy

Firm targets electric vehicles investment as next phase of energy transition

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Alfa Designs Nigeria...

Advocacy group, NCEE seek local engagement to drive Nigeria’s energy transition

Benin-based NGO, Connected Advocacy, engaged the National Centre for...

Waste cooking oil can power Nigeria’s energy transition – Expert

A Don, Dr Esther Babatunde, says waste cooking oil...

Fashola writes foreword to new book on Renewable Energy Law in Nigeria

Former Minister of Power, Works and Housing and Former...

Waste Management

LAWMA advocates responsible waste disposal, seeks halt to indiscriminate dumping

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State...

Tailors encouraged to recycle textile waste to wealth in Adamawa

Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Coordinator under the United...

Philippines: Healthcare waste management project commit to toxics-free, zero waste practices in hospitals

The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management (HCWM) Project...

Nestlé and FBRA: Closing the loop in Nigeria’s waste management ecosystem

As Nigeria’s population continues to grow, estimated by the...

Sustainable Development

Niger Delta varsity building department inducts pioneer set into NIOB

The Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Niger...

N-HYPPADEC seeks Taraba partnership on ecological interventions

The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC)...

Moroccan communities unite for High Atlas Foundation’s Annual Tree Planting Day in 2026

On Monday, January 19, 2026, the High Atlas Foundation...

Okpebholo inaugurates corps to boost environmental protection in Edo

Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo has inaugurated 100 Edo...
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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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Marine

Unlocking Nigeria’s blue economy for national growth

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Nigeria’s oceans, rivers, and lakes hold enormous economic promise. However, for many citizens, the term Blue Economy remains unfamiliar, distant, and poorly understood, in spite...

Niger Delta summit partners Caverton to advance safe, climate-friendly water transport

Assessing Nigeria’s marine and blue economy gains, gaps, strategic pathways forward

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