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Key Appeal: Increase enforcement of National Tobacco Control Act and related regulations Health Impact: Over 26,000 tobacco-related deaths annually in Nigeria Industry Tactics: Exploitation of regulatory gaps to target youth with new products On the 20th anniversary of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa…

Disregard for Master Plans, Proliferation of Illegal Structures Call to Action: Enhanced Enforcement and Public Sensitization Leadership Focus: Capacity Building and Professional Development The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has expressed concern over the ineffective enforcement of urban and regional planning laws in Nigeria’s major cities, particularly within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This…

Sanitation and Pest Control Economic Impact: Preventing $47 Million in Annual Losses Conservation Urgency: 80-97% Population Decline Over Five Decades A recent BirdLife International report reveals that vultures in Southern Africa deliver essential ecosystem services valued at $1.8 billion annually. These services include natural sanitation through carrion consumption and pest control, which are vital for…

Mooring Buoys Fabricated Locally, Boosting Nigerian Industry SPDC’s Initiative Creates Jobs and Reduces Import Dependence NCDMB Pushes for Africa-Wide Local Content Policies The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has praised Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) for successfully fabricating mooring buoys in Warri, Delta State. This milestone strengthens Nigeria’s industrial capacity, creates jobs, and…

Focus on $200 Billion Annual Conservation Financing Efforts to Redirect Harmful Subsidies Toward Biodiversity Key Decisions Needed for 2030 Global Targets UN delegates have reconvened in Rome to finalize biodiversity financing after previous talks in Cali, Colombia, stalled over funding disputes. The negotiations center on mobilizing $200 billion annually to support conservation efforts under the…

Pushes for Immediate Restart of Pipeline Construction Promises Fast-Track Approvals for Energy Projects Environmental and Legal Hurdles Persist Former U.S. President Donald Trump has urged TC Energy (now South Bow Energy) to revive the Keystone XL Pipeline project, promising swift approvals if re-elected. The pipeline, designed to transport 830,000 barrels of crude oil daily from…

Propcom+ Programme Targets Climate-Resilient Farming Initiative Aims to Benefit Over 3.79 Million Nigerians Focus on Sustainable Practices and Economic Growth The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has pledged £204 million to enhance Nigeria’s agriculture through the Propcom+ programme. This eight-year initiative, running from 2023 to 2030, focuses on promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices…

Nationwide Network to Ensure Safe Drinking Water Advanced Facilities to Support Environmental Protection Commitment to Public Health and Sustainable Water Management The government has announced the construction of 12 state-of-the-art reference laboratories across the country to bolster water quality monitoring efforts. This initiative aims to provide a robust framework for ensuring the safety and cleanliness…

On February 21, 2025, a group of town planners in Lagos, including members of the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (NITP) and the Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATOPCON), gathered at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral in Ikeja to celebrate a colleague’s birthday. The event, which was festive and memorable, took an unexpected…

Construction on Sections 3A and 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, covering Cross River and Akwa Ibom, is set to begin in the first week of March 2025. The announcement was made by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, during an inspection tour of Section One, Phase One of the project in Lagos. Umahi confirmed…