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Pollution: 14m tonnes of plastic obstruct world’s oceans annually – Minister

The Federal Government says about 14 million tonnes of plastic annually obstruct the world’s oceans, threatening Nigeria’s biodiversity, and impacting vital marine ecosystems. Minister of...
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Govt moves to protect Nigeria’s coastlines

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to protect Nigeria’s coastlines through the development of a comprehensive Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Policy. Mr. Mahmud Kambari,...
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Hydrography agency to drive blue economy, Africa’s maritime development

The National Hydrography Agency (NHA) has reaffirmed commitment to development of the blue economy and tourism in the country, the West African subregion and...
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New ocean treaty holds economic, environmental promise for Nigeria – Expert

An environmental expert, Prof. Babajide Alo, says Nigeria stands to benefit significantly from the economic and environmental opportunities offered by the newly adopted international...
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UN Ocean Conference: Group seeks African ocean literacy network

President of the Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE), Anthony Akpan, who participated in the recently held 2025 UN Ocean Conference, has made...
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Marine

Nigeria can benefit substantially from biodiversity treaty – Alo

Nigeria stands a great chance to benefit substantially from the ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty formally titled the "Agreement on...
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Nigeria seeks collaboration for ocean protection

The Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and the International Ocean Institute (IOI)-Nigeria have urged global cooperation and local innovation to protect marine ecosystem and promote...
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Marine

UN Ocean Conference: UNESCO urges nations to make education central lever for ocean protection

On the occasion of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), UNESCO has called on its Member States to make education a central lever for...
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