Category: Environment

SEO Riders: – Enforcement led by LASEPA and environmental sanitation corps under Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab. – Lighthouse Club sealed for breaching noise pollution regulations after multiple warnings. – Closure to remain until soundproofing installed and compliance verified with official noise limits. Lagos State’s Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, under the leadership of Commissioner Tokunbo…

SEO Riders: – Study finds Afro‑descendant-managed territories in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Suriname have significantly reduced forest loss. – These lands hold 3× more threatened species and store more carbon per hectare, despite covering only ~1% of national territories. – Conservationists call for secure land tenure and greater participation of Afro‑descendant communities in climate forums.…

SEO Riders: – Government reports desertification and land degradation impacting 40M Nigerians and 43% of landmass. – Over 463,000 hectares of forest lost in past decade amid rapid soil erosion and deforestation. – Experts warn reduced food security, increased conflict, and urgent need to scale land restoration efforts. At a national dialogue in Abuja commemorating…

SEO Riders: – Climate-focused NGO plants 100,000 assorted seedlings across Jigawa to combat soil erosion. – Partnering with youth, communities, and UN agencies to integrate planting into livelihoods and food resilience. – Initiative aligns with state’s 5.5‑million‑seedling campaign and the Great Green Wall strategy. In a significant push to restore degraded landscapes, a climate justice-focused…

SEO Riders: – Lagos authorities issue stern warnings: fines up to ₦250,000 or three-month imprisonment for defaulters. – Over 3,000 offenders prosecuted; 367 environmental enforcement operations executed in past months. – Citizens urged to patronize official waste collectors, avoid illegal dumping, and support state sanitation teams. Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and…

SEO Riders: – DSCTDA begins extensive desilting and drain clearing to reduce flood risks. – Patrick Ukah emphasizes urban sanitation and community engagement in flood prevention. – Environmental officers and volunteers deployed across major Asaba zones. The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has initiated a comprehensive flood control operation across Asaba, targeting clogged…

SEO Riders: – Shettima pledges 20 billion‑tree campaign inspired by Ethiopia’s Green Legacy. – Initiative to create green jobs, restore degraded lands and boost economic growth. – Alignment with Nigeria’s climate goals under Climate Change Act and participation in Great Green Wall. Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has unveiled an ambitious plan to plant 20 billion trees…

President Bola Tinubu has been asked to terminate the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari over alleged award of a ₦5.7 billion consultancy contract without due process, transparency, or justification. The development was made known in an open letter to Nigerians signed by Musa Abdullahi…

SEO Riders: – Local NGO leads massive tree‑planting drive in Ebonyi as part of climate resilience efforts. – Project aims to restore forest cover, boost biodiversity, and create green spaces in urban communities. – Initiative includes education on tree care and hopes to expand statewide reforestation campaigns. In Ebonyi State, a grassroots environmental foundation successfully…

SEO Riders: – Carried out riverbank cleanups and community education across five Nigerian locations. – Recovered over 200 tonnes of PET and plastic in 2024 through FBRA partnership. – Over 95% of products use returnable glass bottles; targeting 100% recycled packaging. In honor of World Environment Day 2025, International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), a subsidiary of AB InBev,…