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Save oceans from dangers of plastic waste, France urges global community

The French government has called for global synergy among the countries in Africa and western world to save the oceans from the dangers of...

Africa’s oceans under spotlight as OceanX, OceanQuest conclude expedition

A transformational joint exploration led by OceanX and OceanQuest has officially concluded the "Around Africa Expedition", a major ocean research and capacity-sharing mission advancing...

Warming of the world’s oceans accelerating, study shows

The world’s oceans were warmer in 2024 than at any time since measurements began, a study published on Friday, January 10, 2025, has found. The...

Lagos residents urged to stop polluting the ocean with plastics

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has cautioned residents on the dangers of polluting the ocean with plastics. Mr Ibrahim Odumboni, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer...

‘Blueing’ the Paris Agreement at COP27

Momentum is building for a strong political outcome relating to oceans at the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, in November...

Bonn Dialogue urges ocean-based climate action

“I invite all to do their utmost to strengthen ocean-climate action and its finance and that these commitments are included in national climate action...

Politics of the sea: Counting ecological cost to water bodies

As efforts are being made towards restoring the ecosystem, different concepts and ideologies are springing up. While some are geared towards improving the quality...

Ocean scientists call for pause to start of deep-sea mining

Over 300 academics from six continents on Thursday, June 24, 2021 called on countries and governments to press pause on plans to open up...

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The N129m question hanging over Lagos’ Obalende Underbridge Beautification Project

The Lagos State Government budget records show that ₦129 million was disbursed in 2025 for the landscaping and beautification...
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Senate confirms Rabiu Umar as NMDPRA chief executive

The Senate on Thursday, May 7, 2026, confirmed the appointment of Rabiu Umar as Authority Chief Executive of the...

France, Nile varsity inaugurate plastic recycling micro-plant in Abuja

The French Embassy in Nigeria and Nile University, Abuja, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, inaugurated a plastic recycling micro-plant...

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The N129m question hanging over Lagos’ Obalende Underbridge Beautification Project

The Lagos State Government budget records show that ₦129...

Senate confirms Rabiu Umar as NMDPRA chief executive

The Senate on Thursday, May 7, 2026, confirmed the...