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LASEPA seals eight worship centres over environment pollution

The Lagos State Government on Sunday, November 17, 2019 closed down eight worship centres across the state for contravening environmental pollution regulations. Dr Dolapo Fasawe, General Manager,...

Infernal flares of the Delta – Bassey

When 2020 was set as the deadline for halting gas flaring in Nigeria it seemed like ages away. As 2019 rolls towards its terminal...

Reps seek to ensure compliance with gas flaring laws

The House of Representatives has directed the relevant house committees to study the impact of gas flaring in the Niger Delta region and ensure compliance with...

India restricts cars on Delhi roads to curb pollution

The Indian capital on Monday, November 4, 2019 launched a two-week scheme to ration cars on the roads as part of efforts to control severe levels...

France has breached air pollution limits – EU court

France has systematically and persistently breached European Union (EU) limits for nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant generated mainly by diesel car exhausts, the EU top court ruled...

Govt restates commitment to Ogoniland remediation

The Federal Government has expressed commitment to a comprehensive remediation of the polluted areas of Ogoniland and the restoration of livelihood to the affected communities, in...

Lagos seals filling station over alleged underground water contamination

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed off the Total filling station at Akoka area of the state pending the conclusion of a pollution...

35 cities unite to clean the air their citizens breathe

No fewer than 35 mayors have pledged to deliver clean air for the more than 140 million people that live in their cities. By signing the “C40 Clean...

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Society advocates mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining

The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has urged relevant authorities to ensure mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining activity...
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NESREA investigates alleged illegal logging in Ekuri community forest

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has launched an investigation into allegations of illegal logging in...

REA, Lotus Bank partner to launch dedicated renewable energy financing facility

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Lotus Bank have reached a strategic milestone in their collaboration to deepen financing...

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Society advocates mandatory geoscientific investigations before mining

The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has urged...

NESREA investigates alleged illegal logging in Ekuri community forest

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