LASUED Disowns Staff in Sexual Violence Case
LASUED clarifies a convicted sex offender was never a staff member, reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy against sexual violence on campus. Read the full details.
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Ogun Offers Free Lead Tests for Ogijo Residents
Ogun State Government begins free lead poisoning testing for Ogijo residents following shutdown of battery recycling plants. Testing starts Monday at Ogijo Primary Health Centre.
96 Arrested for Flouting Sanitation Law in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Government arrested 96 persons for violating environmental sanitation laws. The state also plans to revitalize waste recycling plants in Lafia and Karu to improve public health.
Ogoni Lament FG Silence After Oil Resumption Report
Ogoni communities express frustration over Federal Government's silence months after receiving crucial committee report on potential oil exploration resumption in Ogoniland.
Nigeria's Policy-Trust Gap Among Africa's Widest
New RPI African Policy Index 2025 reveals Nigeria suffers one of Africa's largest trust gaps between policy delivery and citizen confidence. Discover the governance crisis and solutions.
FG unveils mercury-free gold mining project
Nigeria launches GEF GOLD+ project to eliminate mercury use in artisanal gold mining, promoting safer practices and economic growth across four pilot states.
Ogun shuts battery plants over lead poisoning risk
Ogun State suspends lead export and shuts 7 battery recycling plants in Ogijo after a viral video alleged hazardous lead contamination. Health and environmental audits are underway.
Biosensor Detects Explosive Residues in Contaminated Soil
International research team including Nigerian scientist develops biological biosensor to detect explosive contaminants in soil. Cost-effective solution for environmental monitoring.
N1.6trn Niger Delta cleanup funds lost - Reps
House Committee reveals Nigeria lost N1.6 trillion in Niger Delta cleanup funds due to PIA non-implementation. Environmental crisis worsens as communities suffer.
25% of Lagos diseases caused by pollution - LASEPA
LASEPA reveals 25% of hospital diseases in Lagos stem from environmental pollution. 74 industries sanctioned. Report polluters for a healthier Lagos.
N850bn PIA Environmental Funds Not Implemented - Reps
House Committee warns of deepening ecological devastation in Niger Delta as Petroleum Industry Act environmental funds remain unimplemented four years after passage. Urgent action needed.
N1.65trn PIA Funds Denied to Niger Delta
House Committee exposes how Niger Delta lost N1.65 trillion in environmental cleanup funds due to PIA implementation failures. Lawmakers demand immediate action.
Reps query non-implementation of PIA environmental funds
House of Representatives committee warns of deepening ecological crisis in Niger Delta as ₦1.65 trillion environmental funds remain unimplemented four years after PIA enactment. Urgent action needed.
Chinese mining CEO arrested in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz authorities detain Chinese CEO of gold mining firm accused of major environmental damage amid growing anti-China sentiment. Read full details.
Rivers revokes land for waste disposal facility
Rivers State Government acquires 65,757.74m² land in Igwuruta for REWAMA waste disposal project under public interest. Read details on the Land Use Act invocation.
Nigeria's Climate Health Needs Resilience & Data - Expert
Environmental expert Oluwaferanmi Akinyemi reveals how Nigeria can combat climate-health challenges through resilience, data systems, and community engagement. Learn the urgent priorities.
Rivers Revokes Land for Waste Disposal Project
Rivers State Government acquires 65,758 sq metres in Igwuruta for a new waste disposal and recycling facility to boost public health and environmental management.
HYPREP tightens security after Eleme tank rupture
HYPREP announces enhanced security measures at Ogoni project sites following Ebubu water facility rupture. Restoration efforts underway as community faces water shortage.
Nigeria International Trade Fair 2025 Opens in Lagos
The 2025 Nigeria International Trade Fair launched in Lagos with calls for industrial growth and policy consistency. Key officials emphasized investment opportunities and economic revival.
Six Arrested for Illegal Dumping in Lagos
Lagos authorities arrest six individuals for illegal refuse dumping in Meiran. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab confirms offenders face legal action at LAWMA. Read details.
Nigeria Ends Mother Tongue Education Policy
Nigeria's government cancels indigenous language teaching policy after WAEC, NECO failures surge. Education Minister cites evidence-based decision for English-only instruction.
15 Petitions Flood Rivers Human Rights Tribunal
Over 15 petitions presented at the People’s Tribunal in Port Harcourt expose human rights abuses and environmental injustice in Rivers State. Victims seek justice where conventional systems have failed.
CBN Seeks Better Fiscal-Monetary Policy Alignment
CBN executives and economic experts emphasize urgent need for coordinated monetary and fiscal policies to achieve Nigeria's economic stability. Learn about the new framework.
Niger Delta Demands Urgent Oil Spill Remediation
Stakeholders urge the Federal Government to immediately remediate Niger Delta oil spills, enabling a return to agriculture and economic diversification ahead of the global energy transition.
Ogun State Advances Sustainable Waste Management
Ogun State government reaffirms commitment to building cleaner, safer industrial ecosystem through stakeholder workshop on waste management standards and solutions.
EU Delays Deforestation Rules to 2026 After Opposition
EU member states approve one-year delay to anti-deforestation regulations, pushing implementation to end of 2026 amid business concerns. Environmental groups condemn the move.
Experts Advocate Sustainable Procurement in Nigeria
Procurement experts in Nigeria are urged to adopt global sustainable practices for future generations. Learn how this impacts national development.
Haitian Gangs Profit from Baby Eel Trade
Criminal gangs in Haiti are enriching themselves through illegal baby eel trafficking to Asia. Learn how this murky trade fuels violence and environmental damage.
Lagos champions environmental sustainability with youth
Lagos State government reinforces commitment to environmental sustainability through youth education program, engaging students as change agents for climate action.
Lagos residents protest irregular PSP waste collection
Lagos residents raise alarm over irregular PSP waste collection, forcing households to burn refuse or dump in gutters. Health and environmental concerns mount across communities.
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