Climate change, once seen as a distant global concern, has become a pressing daily reality for many communities in West Africa. The impact is now visible in rising sea levels, …
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Sanwo-Olu Launches $410m Omi-Eko Project to Transform Lagos Waterways
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the $410 million Omi-Eko Project, a flagship water transport initiative aimed at transforming the state’s waterways from barriers of separation into corridors of …
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Akume Urges NACCIMA to Leverage Tinubu’s Economic Diversification Agenda for Growth
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to take full …
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Rivers Government Revokes N134bn Secretariat Contract with CCECC
The Rivers State Government has cancelled the N134 billion contract earlier awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the renovation and furnishing of the state secretariat complex in …
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FREEE Recycle, RUWES partner to convert aerosol waste into clean cooking fuel for rural women
FREEE Recycle Limited and the Rural Women Energy Security Initiative (RUWES) have entered into a landmark partnership to convert recycled aerosol waste into clean cooking fuel for women in rural …
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Lagos to Remove Illegal Land Reclamation Structures, Prosecute Offenders from October 15
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin enforcement against illegal land reclamation and waterfront encroachment starting October 15, 2025, as part of efforts to protect the environment …
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BCPG raises alarm over poor soil testing in Lagos coastal areas
The Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG), Iru–Victoria Island Cell, has raised concern over the increasing number of substandard soil investigations being conducted across the Lagos coastal region, warning that the …
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African Nations Urged to Use Climate Plans as Path to Economic Growth
African governments have been urged to treat their upcoming national climate plans not just as environmental strategies but as opportunities to grow economies, create jobs and improve living standards across …
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Nigerian Farmers Advised to Reduce Antibiotics in Livestock for Sustainable Agriculture
Nigerian farmers have been advised to reduce their heavy use of antibiotics in livestock production to protect animal health, improve food safety, and safeguard the environment. The call was made …
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Baobab and Marula Book Launched in Nigeria: A Call for Culture, Climate Action and Indigenous Wisdom
A virtual conference yesterday marked the official launch of the book “Baobab and Marula – New Solutions to Global Warming and Food Security”, bringing together scholars, writers, environmental experts and …