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Bassey counters Lokpobiri over comments on foreign oil companies’ divestment

Foremost Nigerian environmentalist, Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has frowned at a recent comment attributed to the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, following...

Plastic pollution, malaria concerns in flood-prone Lagos community

In the metropolitan city of Lagos, residents of Akobi Crescent in Surulere have been disturbed and affected by excessive flooding caused by poor drainage...

Lagos advocates improved air quality for healthy living

The Lagos State Government has stressed the need for green and improved air quality across the state to ensure healthy living. This is contained in...

Army destroys 233 illegal refineries in four states in 2023 – GOC

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, destroyed 233 illegal refineries during “Operation Still Waters 3’’ in four states in 2023. The refineries were destroyed...

Commissioner warns Anambra residents against environmental pollution

The Commissioner for Environment in Anambra State, Mr Felix Odimegwu, has urged residents of the state to desist from acts capable of polluting the...

NJ Ayuk: Why Africa needs to get serious about ending gas flaring

In an era when Africa needs oil and gas investments more than ever, attracting those investments has become increasingly difficult. Part of the challenge lies...

ICEED seeks media support to expand Nigeria’s clean cooking market

Only one in 10 households in Nigeria uses clean energy sources and technologies for cooking To address the socio-economic consequences of this hidden energy crisis...

Artists, activists call for Global Plastics Treaty to end age of plastic

Thirteen celebrated activists, athletes and actors from around the world have appeared in a video calling to end the age of plastic. The 90-second...

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COP29: Nigeria reviews climate commitments ahead of Baku summit

Ahead of the 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on...
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Africa proposes treaty sales ban on mercury skin lighteners

Recently, the African Region proposed to amend the Minamata Convention to ban the sale and offering of sales of...

$38tr in yearly damages: World economy committed to income reduction of 19% due to climate change

Even if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down starting today, the world economy is already committed to an...

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