Category: News

– Okomu Park Records Decline in Poaching Activities – Illegal Logging Reduced in Okomu National Park – Partnership Boosts Wildlife Protection at Okomu Park Okomu National Park in Edo State has experienced a significant reduction in illegal logging and poaching activities, according to its conservator, Augustine Arase. Arase attributed the success to strengthened partnerships with…

– Greta Francesca Iori Leads in Wildlife Conservation – Conflict Resolution and Gender Equality Advocate – Lori Recognized for Africa-Focused Environmental Work Greta Francesca Iori has emerged as a leading force in wildlife conservation, conflict mediation, and women’s empowerment across Africa. As a prominent environmentalist and development specialist, she has worked tirelessly to protect endangered…

– Dialogue Committee Nears Completion of Oil Report – Ogoniland Oil Resumption Discussions Progress – Ogoniland Oil Production Report to Be Submitted The Presidential Committee on Dialogue for Oil Resumption in Ogoniland has revealed that its report will soon be ready for submission. The committee, tasked with facilitating negotiations on restarting oil production in the…

– Okomu National Park Restoration Gains Attention – Eco-Tourism Tied to Okomu Park Conservation Efforts – Nigeria Eyes Eco-Tourism Growth Through Park Revival Efforts are underway to restore the integrity of Okomu National Park in Edo State to enhance eco-tourism and biodiversity conservation. Environmentalists and park officials are collaborating to address challenges such as illegal…

– Caribbean Climate Action Gains Momentum – SIDS Push for Stronger Green Climate Fund Ties – Regional Leaders Rally for Climate Finance Prime Ministers from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have intensified efforts to strengthen partnerships with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) during a high-level dialogue with Caribbean nations. The meeting, held to address climate…

– Tuberculosis Response in Nigeria Underfunded – Health Experts Call for Increased TB Financing – Nigeria Urged to Close TB Treatment Funding Gap Stakeholders have raised concerns over a significant funding shortfall threatening Nigeria’s fight against tuberculosis (TB). Health experts, at a recent forum, revealed that inadequate financing is hindering TB detection, treatment, and prevention…

A Federal High Court has dismissed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) objection in the ongoing legal dispute with Dangote Refinery over fuel import licensing. NNPC had challenged the refinery’s right to obtain an import licence, but the court ruled in favour of Dangote Refinery, stating that the objection lacked merit. The dispute centers…

– Nigeria Pushes for Improved Water Access in Africa – Strengthening Africa’s Water Infrastructure – Water Security Key to Sustainable Development Nigeria has urged African leaders and development partners to take urgent action to address the continent’s water security challenges. Speaking at a high-level forum, Nigerian officials emphasized that water scarcity is a growing threat…

– Boosting Water Access in Africa – AfDB Expands Water Projects for Sustainable Development – $8 Billion Investment Targets Water Security The African Development Bank (AfDB) has invested $8 billion to enhance water infrastructure projects across Africa, aimed at improving access to clean and safe water for millions. The bank revealed that the investment will…

– Sustainable Waste Management for Public Health – Group Advocates Cleaner Environment through Recycling A group of environmental advocates has called on Nigerians to embrace waste recycling to promote a cleaner and safer environment. The group highlighted the urgent need for individuals, communities, and businesses to adopt responsible waste management practices. According to the advocates,…