Two major international airlines, GOL Airlines from Brazil and TAP Air Portugal, have become the first carriers in the world to start using a new fuel efficiency and carbon tracking …
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Rising Diesel Costs Worsen Telecom Challenges in Nigeria
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is under heavy financial pressure due to its growing reliance on diesel-powered generators, with operators spending more than $350 million (over ₦500 billion) annually to fuel their …
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Severe flooding has hit homes and businesses in Bachure New Extension, a residential area in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The disaster occurred after a heavy …
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Off-Grid Power in Lagos Now Bigger Than Nigeria’s National Grid, Says AFC Report
A new report from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has revealed that off-grid and self-generated electricity in Lagos State has now surpassed the entire power output of Nigeria’s national grid. …
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The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has called for clear separation of responsibilities among regulators and operators in the country’s pest control industry, while also urging stronger private sector …
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Plastic Pollution Threatens Nigeria’s Tourism and Public Health.
Plastic pollution is increasingly jeopardizing Nigeria’s tourism industry, public health, and marine ecosystems, according to experts from the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN). Speaking at a public …
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Klinserv Secures $100m Funding to Launch Eco-Friendly Municipal Cleaning Project.
LAGOS, Nigeria — Innovative waste management company, Klinserv, has secured a $100 million development financing deal to support the rollout of its large-scale municipal cleaning project across Nigeria and sub-Saharan …
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Lagos State to Impose N250,000 Fine or 3-Month Jail for Environmental Offenders from July 1, 2025
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has announced that starting July 1, 2025, anyone caught dumping refuse illegally, littering streets, or damaging the environment will face strict …
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New Lagos Law: ₦250K Fine or Jail for Environmental Offenders Starting July
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has announced that, starting from July 1, 2025, anyone found guilty of environmental offences will face a fine of ₦250,000 or …
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Uganda Launches Africa Coffee Park to Boost Value-Added Coffee Exports under AfCFTA
Uganda has started a major project to improve its coffee industry and increase earnings from processed coffee products. The project, called the Africa Coffee Park, is being developed in Ntungamo …