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SA coastal communities, eco-justice groups’ offshore drilling appeal highlights threats to livelihoods, marine ecosystems

With COP29 just a few weeks away, The Green Connection, Natural Justice, and Masifundise Development Trust are drawing attention to the widespread opposition of the environmental...

The ‘Blue Economy’ myth: Why the ocean cannot be run like a business

In response to the increasing global demand for resources and the economic pursuits that come with it, attention on the world’s oceans continues to grow. But how...

World Rivers Day: Govt seeks collective action against river pollution, flooding

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, on Monday, September 23, 2024, called for collective action to protect the country’s water...

Our ocean, communities not for sale – Fishers

Our ocean, communities and our sociocultural wellbeing are not for sale. This statement formed part of the declarations made by FishNet Alliance, a network of...

Global Shipping Levy in Nigeria: Call to action ahead of IMO conference

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the maritime industry is increasingly recognised as a significant contributor to greenhouse gas...

Mass bleaching of New Zealand marine sponges largest ever recorded

A mass bleaching of more than 50 million sponges in New Zealand’s Fiordland was the largest of its kind ever recorded globally, scientists said...

Nigeria to partner Gulf of Guinea Commission in tackling maritime crimes

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working closely with the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) in tackling piracy...

Experts want fisheries captured under Blue Economy

Fisheries and maritime experts have called for the review of relevant laws to place fisheries under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. They made...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take NIN enrollment to the...
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Heat, blackouts push Abuja residents to the brink

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are groaning under the combined weight of intense heat and persistent power...

Stakeholders express divergent views on Lagos’ New Tenancy Bill 2025/2026

Some lawyers in Lagos State have lauded the proposed state tenancy law, describing it as a welcome development, while...

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

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