Category: News

  • Nigeria Customs Foils Wildlife Smuggling in Cross River

    Nigeria Customs Foils Wildlife Smuggling in Cross River

    – Nigeria Customs intercepts wildlife smuggling – Endangered species protection in Cross River – Efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade in Nigeria The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intercepted a significant haul of endangered animal parts at the Mfum/Ekok border in Cross River State, preventing their illegal entry from Cameroon. The confiscated items included 213 parrot…

  • IPCC 2027 Methodology Report: Authors Meet in Bilbao

    IPCC 2027 Methodology Report: Authors Meet in Bilbao

    – IPCC climate methodology updates – Greenhouse gas emissions tracking – Global climate reporting standards The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has commenced work on its 2027 Methodology Report, with lead authors gathering for an inaugural meeting in Bilbao, Spain. This report aims to refine greenhouse gas emission accounting methods, ensuring accuracy and consistency…

  • Nigeria Pledges to End TB by 2030 as Group Donates ₦1bn

    Nigeria Pledges to End TB by 2030 as Group Donates ₦1bn

    – Nigeria’s fight against tuberculosis – TB eradication strategies in Africa – Public health funding for infectious diseases Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) by 2030, with stakeholders intensifying efforts to combat the disease. A significant boost came as a group donated ₦1 billion to support TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention programs…

  • EU Approves €5bn Initiative to Help German Businesses Decarbonize

    EU Approves €5bn Initiative to Help German Businesses Decarbonize

    – EU green funding for German industries – Decarbonization initiatives in Europe – Germany’s path to net-zero emissions The European Union has approved a €5 billion initiative aimed at supporting German businesses in their transition to a low-carbon economy. This funding will help industries adopt cleaner energy solutions, improve energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas…

  • Dangote Cement Earns Higher CDP Ratings for Climate Action

    Dangote Cement Earns Higher CDP Ratings for Climate Action

    – Dangote Cement climate rating improvement – Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and sustainability – Emissions reduction in cement industry Dangote Cement has achieved improved ratings from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for its climate change initiatives. The company’s latest assessment reflects its strengthened commitment to sustainability, emissions reduction, and environmental responsibility. The improved CDP rating…

  • High TB Mortality in Nigeria: A Call to Action

    High TB Mortality in Nigeria: A Call to Action

    – Nigeria TB control strategies – Reducing tuberculosis deaths in Africa – Public health challenges in Nigeria Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria, with the country ranking among the highest globally for TB-related deaths. Health experts and stakeholders are calling for urgent interventions to curb the spread and mortality rates of…

  • World Forests Day: Gombe Plants 4 Million Trees to Tackle Climate Change

    World Forests Day: Gombe Plants 4 Million Trees to Tackle Climate Change

    – Gombe State tree planting project – Desertification control in Northern Nigeria – Nigeria’s climate change adaptation strategies In celebration of World Forests Day, Gombe State Government has planted 4 million trees under its ambitious afforestation program. The initiative, part of the “Gombe Goes Green” project, aims to combat desertification, improve biodiversity, and address the…

  • Benue, UNICEF Partner to Tackle Rural Hygiene Issues

    Benue, UNICEF Partner to Tackle Rural Hygiene Issues

    – Benue rural hygiene – UNICEF water sanitation projects – Community health in Nigeria The Benue State Government and UNICEF have joined forces to improve hygiene standards in rural communities across the state. The partnership aims to address poor sanitation practices and provide clean water and hygiene facilities to underserved areas. During a stakeholders’ meeting,…

  • HYPREP Pledges to Address Ogoniland’s Water Crisis

    HYPREP Pledges to Address Ogoniland’s Water Crisis

    – Ogoniland water crisis – HYPREP environmental cleanup – Ogoni community development The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has committed to solving Ogoniland’s pressing water challenges. The agency assured that it will implement sustainable water projects to ensure clean water access for affected communities in Rivers State. HYPREP Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, made the commitment…

  • CNG Use Rises as Nigeria’s Oil Sector Struggles

    CNG Use Rises as Nigeria’s Oil Sector Struggles

    – CNG in Nigeria – Nigeria oil sector crisis – Alternative fuel adoption Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) adoption is growing in Nigeria as challenges persist in the oil sector. Rising petrol and diesel costs, coupled with fuel supply disruptions, are pushing transport operators and industries to embrace CNG as a cheaper and cleaner alternative.Regulators like…