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Examining eateries and waste management in Ibadan

Introduction Waste management can be defined as the systematic collection, transportation, processing, recycling, and disposal of waste materials with the objective of minimising adverse impacts...

Tackling waste management challenges in Ondo State’s Akure

Introduction The global generation of waste is escalating at an unprecedented rate, driven by rapid urbanisation, population growth, and shifting consumption patterns. Worldwide, waste production...

Deforestation and forest governance: Rethinking policy, participation, sustainability

Nigeria is facing a silent environmental emergency. With an estimated annual deforestation rate of approximately 5% (among the highest in the world), our forests...

Climate change, forest systems and agricultural futures: Emerging research insights

Recent scientific research continues to demonstrate that climate change is reshaping forest ecosystems, agricultural productivity, and environmental governance systems globally. While the impacts vary...

Exploring global biodiversity issues tackled by IUCN

Overview: A Landmark Year for Biodiversity The 12-month period from February 2025 to February 2026 was one of the most consequential in IUCN's history. Against a...

Extreme flooding and intensifying rainfall variability in Nigeria

Synopsis Climate change and natural climate variability are the major causes of weather extremes such as heavy rainfall. There have been reports from multiple ecological...

NEST appoints Nzegbule as executive director

Following the decision of the Nigerian Environmental Study/ Action Team (NEST) Board at a meeting held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Professor Emmanuel Nzegbule...

World Environment Day: NEST seeks end to plastic pollution, UNICEF inaugurates Sokoto tree plantation

As the world celebrates the World Environment Day (WED) on Thursday, June 5, 2025, with the theme “Ending Plastic Pollution”, the Nigerian Environmental Study...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its...

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity...