Rivers Community Demands FG Action on Oil Pollution
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.
Category : Search result: environmental crisis
Lagos buried in waste as residents fear health disaster
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.
Lagos Issues 3-Day Ultimatum to Ikorodu Steel Companies
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.
Man remanded for illegal waste dumping in Lagos
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.
Tinubu hails Ogoni peace pact ahead of oil resumption
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.
Man arrested for dumping refuse on Lagos road
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
GEF stakes $372m on Nigeria, Africa environment projects
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 suspends 3 firms for environmental 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 Suspends 3 Firms Over Ogijo Lead Pollution
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.
Beetles Block Europe's Biggest Rare Earths Mine
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.
University, Worship Centre in Noise Pollution Dispute
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.
PANDEF Endorses Tinubu's Oil Sector Reforms
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.
Anambra Communities Lament Destructive Sand Dredging
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).
World Bank Boosts Funding for Nigeria's Skills Project
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.
Beautiful Nubia's War Against Deforestation in Nigeria
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.
Vietnam's Toxic Plastic Recycling Villages Exposed
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.
Nigeria's Crisis: Insecurity, Inflation & Governance Failures
An in-depth analysis of Nigeria's overlapping crises in 2025: escalating insecurity killing thousands, soaring food inflation, and governance failures. Discover the root causes and a 7-step framework for national recovery.
Experts: Use Alternative Energy to Boost Nigeria's Blue Economy
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.
Akwa Ibom is Nigeria's Cleanest State for 2025
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.
PDP's 2027 Election Hopes at Risk Amid Crisis
Political analyst warns PDP faces electoral irrelevance in 2027 without resolving internal conflicts. Learn about the expulsion of Wike, Fayose and party divisions threatening Nigeria's main opposition.
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.
Cleric Warns ECOWAS of 2026 Crisis in 9 African Nations
Nigerian cleric Primate Ayodele warns ECOWAS of impending 2026 crisis affecting 9 African countries following Guinea-Bissau coup. Read full analysis and predictions.
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.
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.
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