Author: sharma
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LASEPA Warns: Vehicles Account for 70% of Lagos’ Smog Crisis
SEO Riders: – Lagos smog largely from vehicles – Vehicular emissions as major air pollutant – LASEPA targets dirty transport for cleaner air According to the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), the transport sector—particularly older, high‑sulphur vehicles—contributes the lion’s share of air pollution in Lagos, making it the single largest source of smog in…
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WEOG Champions Sustainable Awareness Ahead of World Decarbonisation Day
SEO Riders: – World Decarbonisation Day media engagement – WEOG promotes climate communication – Decarbonisation narrative in NigeriaAt a prelude event for World Decarbonisation Day 2025, held on August 5 in Lagos, the Women in Oil & Gas (WEOG) underscored the essential role of sustained and authentic storytelling in advancing climate action. WEOG National President,…
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Germany Advances Climate Strategy With Draft Law to Legalise Underground CO₂ Storage
SEO Riders: – Germany approves draft law for CO₂ underground storage – Carbon capture pipelines and offshore storage roadmap – CCS enabled for cement, lime & aluminium industries Germany’s federal cabinet approved a pivotal draft law on August 6, 2025, marking a major shift toward legalising underground carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage. The legislation lays the…
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IADI, Others Set to Protest Against Customs Boss Over Smuggling Allegations, Promotion Scandal
• Calls on Tinubu to Reverse Tenure Extension • As Groups Decry Nepotism, Favoritism, and Disregard for Due Process Amid rising concerns over governance failures within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), a coalition of civil society organizations led by the Integrity Advocacy for Development Initiative (IADI) has announced plans to stage a nationwide protest and…
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Campaigners Denounce Shell’s Approval to Drill Offshore South Africa
SEO Riders: – Shell drilling approval South Africa controversy – Environmental opposition Orange Basin exploration – Fisher communities protest offshore oil drilling Civil society organisations and small-scale fishers have sharply criticized the South African government’s decision to grant Shell environmental authorization to drill up to five ultra‑deep wells in the Northern Cape Ultra Deep block…
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Global Talks Begin in Geneva on First Legally Binding Plastic Pollution Treaty
SEO Riders: – Global plastic pollution treaty INC‑5.2 – Geneva treaty negotiations August 5–14 – Binding agreement on plastic production and lifecycle Nearly 184 countries have convened in Geneva from August 5 to 14, 2025 for the critical INC‑5.2 session, marking the first legally binding treaty negotiations aimed at tackling plastic pollution across its entire lifecycle—from…
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Niger Delta Communities Demand Urgent Climate Action and Justice
SEO Riders: – Niger Delta community climate justice demands – Environmental remediation and climate justice Niger Delta – Niger Delta communities call for climate accountability Communities across Bayelsa and Delta States in the Niger Delta have united to demand concrete action on climate change, including development of functional waste-management systems, greater access to clean water,…
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Abia & Imo States Ramp Up Flood Preparedness Ahead of Peak Rainy Season
SEO Riders: – Abia Imo flood mitigation 2025 – SEMA NEMA flood preparedness Nigeria – State-level flood resilience strategies Abia and Imo State governments have activated coordinated flood mitigation efforts as Nigeria enters its peak rainy season. Abia State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), working closely with NEMA, has initiated community-level “downscaling”—an early warning education campaign—targeting…
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Adesina Reaffirms Commitment to Africa’s Development as AfDB Presidency Nears Its End
SEO Riders: – Akinwumi Adesina final remarks AfDB presidency – Mobilizing global capital for Africa’s growth – AfDB innovation under Adesina leaving legacy As his second and final term at the African Development Bank (AfDB) draws to a close on September 1, 2025, President Akinwumi Adesina has restated his lifelong dedication to mobilizing global capital…
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NMDPRA Streamlines Environmental Regulations, Prioritising Safe Decommissioning Across Sector
SEO Riders: – NMDPRA regulatory consolidation 2025 – Petroleum sector decommissioning guidelines Nigeria – NMDPRA safety and environmental harmonisation The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has unveiled plans to merge its existing safety, environmental, and decommissioning regulations into a single streamlined framework under the proposed Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Safety and Environmental…