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Nigeria urges prompt ratification of agreement to protect oceans

Nigeria has called for the prompt ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and increased funding for blue economy initiatives to protect...

Global energy investment set to rise to $3.3tr in 2025 amid economic uncertainty, energy security concerns

Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record $3.3 trillion despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, a...

UN Ocean Conference: Nigeria seeks stronger blue economy partnerships

The Federal Government of Nigeria is exploring increased cooperation in blue economy development, marine conservation, and capacity building across West and Central Africa. Dr Adegboyega...

Single-use plastics dealers accuse Lagos of insensitivity, seek phased ban

The Association of Scraps and Waste Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL) has urged the Lagos State Government to undertake a phased ban of Single Use...

Africa loses $40bn annually to illicit financial flows in extractive sector – ECA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says Africa is losing an estimated 40 billion dollars annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs) in...

World Environment Day 2025 mobilises commitment, action to end plastic pollution globally

Communities, civil society, businesses, and governments around the world on Thursday, June 5, 2025, marked World Environment Day under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, with official celebrations held...

Rights violations, environmental degradation: Report exposes Chinese, Indian mining practices in Nigeria

A new report by the Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has exposed the human rights violations and environmental degradation of host communities by Chinese and indigenous mining companies in Nigeria. The...

Govt dismisses claims linking Mokwa flood to dam failure

The Federal Government has refuted claims that the recent devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, was caused by the release or failure of water...

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2026: Minister commits to repositioning steel sector

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to unlocking the vast potentials of Nigeria’s steel resources for inclusive and...
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Power supply: Ending estimated billing to ensure accuracy. transparency

The issue of estimated billing has been a challenge in the power sector with many electricity consumers across the...

Nigeria’s oil, gas sector shows recovery in 2025, faces crucial test in 2026 – Iledare

An energy expert, Prof. Wumi Iledare, says Nigeria’s oil and gas sector recorded a measurable rebound in 2025, driven...

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