Nigerian geoscientist Fidelis Onwuagba's pioneering research in the US is reshaping understanding of groundwater contamination, earning awards and providing critical data for public health and environmental management. Read his inspiring story.
Unprecedented heat replaces Nigeria's harmattan season, raising urgent climate questions. Experts warn of environmental shifts and call for immediate action. Read the full analysis.
Ogoni stakeholders commend Magnus Abe and Kenneth Kobani's nominations to NUPRC and NMDPRA boards but insist appointments don't signal oil resumption. They demand environmental cleanup first.
An Ogoni group accuses Rivers State Police of shielding perpetrators who attacked an ARISE TV crew and a guest in Port Harcourt. Read the full report on the assault and the calls for justice.
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara appeals for unity among Ogoni people during Ogoni Day, as MOSOP emphasizes peaceful conflict resolution for sustainable development. Read more.
The University of The Gambia honours ex-AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina by renaming its School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences after him. Discover his transformative impact on Africa.
APC's Victor Giadom declares Ogoniland a political no-go zone for Governor Fubara without Wike's backing. Key allies pledge loyalty to Wike and Tinubu ahead of 2027. Read the full analysis.
Chief Lesi Maol invests ₦200m to empower 20 Ogoni entrepreneurs, urging youth to embrace wealth creation for sustainable development. A transformative step for Ogoniland's economy.
Bayelsa State Government bans movement of forest products and suspends all dredging activities from January 1, 2026. Commissioner Ebi Ben Ololo warns of arrests for violators. Protect the environment now!
Leaders in Rivers State's Kpean community demand urgent federal action over a massive oil spill destroying farmlands and rivers. They accuse FG, Shell, and NNPCL of negligence.
Lagos is drowning in refuse as piles of waste block roads and drains across the city. Residents and health experts warn of an imminent public health crisis, with diseases like cholera and Lassa fever looming. Read more.
LASEPA orders six steel firms in Odogunyan, Ikorodu, to install pollution controls within 72 hours or face sanctions. The move follows alarming air quality data and resident complaints.
A Lagos mobile court has remanded Makinde Rasaq for illegal waste disposal and obstruction. He faces seven charges under state environmental law. Read the full details and sentencing.
President Tinubu commends Ogoni peace efforts for oil revival, but activists demand justice and environmental cleanup first. Read the full story on the tensions and government plans.
NSA Nuhu Ribadu and two ministers visited Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to inspect key infrastructure and oil spill sites in Ogoniland. The visit aims to address environmental and security concerns. Read more details here.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu conveyed President Tinubu's commendation to Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a high-level visit to Port Harcourt. The delegation aims to consolidate peace in Ogoniland for resumed oil exploration.
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
The Global Environment Facility approves over $372 million to tackle urgent environmental issues in Nigeria and other nations. The funds target biodiversity, climate change, and pollution.
Ogun State Government suspends three environmental consultancy firms for negligence in enforcing pollution laws at battery recycling plants in Ogijo. Read the full report.
Ogun State suspends three environmental consultancy firms for negligence in the Ogijo lead poisoning case. Read the full report on the government's actions and audit findings.
Plans to mine Europe's largest rare earth deposit in Norway face delays over environmental fears for endangered beetles and mosses. Discover the clash between green energy goals and conservation.
Augustine University in Epe pleads with LASEPA as loudspeakers from Ori Oke Iyanu disrupt studies and health. The VC reports a staff member hospitalized. Read the full story.
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum has endorsed President Tinubu's oil and gas reforms, praising key appointments but calling for greater inclusion of local professionals and expanded environmental cleanup. Read more.
Aguleri communities in Anambra East decry sand dredgers' destructive activities near Agbanabo Ezu na Omambala riverbank, lamenting the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
The World Bank has approved additional financing for Nigeria's SPESSE project, citing its 'satisfactory' performance in bridging critical skills gaps in procurement and environmental standards. Over 85,000 Nigerians have been trained.
Nigerian singer Beautiful Nubia condemns the destruction of Nigeria's trees. He warns of dire consequences if deforestation continues on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and beyond. Read his urgent plea.
In Vietnam's recycling villages, workers face severe health risks from toxic pollution while processing 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Discover the hidden cost of the global waste trade.
Environmental engineers call on the Tinubu administration to leverage Nigeria's 209 TCF gas reserves and alternative energy to drive a sustainable blue economy, creating jobs and wealth.
Ogoni youths demand an oil block and halt to ongoing bids, insisting on equity and inclusion before resuming oil production in Ogoniland after 30 years.
Akwa Ibom State has been ranked Nigeria's cleanest state for 2025. The report also reveals a worrying decline in national sanitation and public health indicators. Read more and see the full rankings.