Climate protests: Stakeholders take to the streets to forestall environmental disaster
Last week, Nigeria joined the rest of the world in the global climate protests to underscore the need for government to take urgent actions to
Category : Environment
Sanwo-Olu calls for collective efforts to tackle climate change
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday called for collective efforts of stakeholders in tackling the issue of climate change. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his
Lagos lawmakers seek involvement of residents in tackling environmental challenges
A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Bisi Yusuf, has charged his constituents to be actively involved in tackling the environmental challenges facing the area. Yusuf, representing Alimosho
Environmentalists want laws to stop local hunters from killing animals
Some participants at the just-concluded environmental training on Sunday urged the Federal Government to enact and enforce laws that would stop local hunters from driving the
NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rains for Saturday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains over most parts of the country on Saturday. NiMet’s weather outlook on Friday in Abuja
Climate Change: 11% of Nigeria’s GDP may be affected by 2020 — Official
Ms Sa’adatu Madaki, an official of the Federal Ministry of Environment says 11 per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) may be affected by
Harnessing young peoples potential to mitigate climate action in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Aug. 15 hosted a two-day Regional Youth Climate Incubation Hub
Desertification threatens livelihood of 40m Nigerians – Ministry of Environment
The Federal Ministry of Environment says 35 per cent of Nigeria’s land mass has been eroded by desertification with more areas still threatened. The Minister
KTSG spends N6.4bn on 70 drainage projects – Masari
The Katsina State Government says it spent N6.4 billion on the construction of 70 drainage projects in major towns and villages across the state in
Expert urges e-call-up system to sanitise Apapa port
Dr Olumuyiwa Alaba, a trade expert has urged the Federal Government to introduce electronic call-up system to sanitise truck movement for speedy decongestion of Apapa
