Category: Environment
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EXPERT URGES NIGERIA TO TURN WASTE INTO JOBS, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Environmental consultant, Dr Lawrence Umoh, has urged Nigeria to move beyond traditional waste disposal and transform urban refuse into economic opportunities through recycling, renewable energy and inclusive waste management. Umoh, speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, advocated the formalisation of informal waste pickers through cooperative-led Extended Producer Responsibility schemes. He said…
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CHOLERA: NIGERIA RECORDS OVER 65,000 SUSPECTED CASES ACROSS 35 STATES — NCDC
Nigeria has recorded more than 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states and about 195 Local Government Areas, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. The NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in Abuja on Friday, noting that cases had declined significantly from the peak earlier in the season. He,…
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FG CONSIDERS REVIEW OF BENIN-ASABA HIGHWAY CONCESSION OVER POOR HANDLING
The Federal Government is considering a review of the concession agreement for the Benin-Asaba Expressway following widespread complaints over the deteriorating condition of the highway. Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection of the highway in Benin, where he expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the project by the Benin-Asaba Expressway…
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GREAT GREEN WALL RESTORES OVER 20 MILLION HECTARES ACROSS AFRICA — U.N.
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed says more than 20 million hectares of land have been restored through efforts associated with Africa’s Great Green Wall initiative and related programmes. Mohammed disclosed this at a high-level meeting of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, describing the Great Green Wall as a strong example…
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THE HEADIES UNVEILS NOMINEES FOR 18TH EDITION IN TORONTO
The Headies has unveiled nominees for its 18th edition, with the prestigious African music awards scheduled to hold on October 25 in Toronto, Canada. The organisers said the 2026 edition features 213 nominations across 35 categories, recognising artistes and music projects released between August 1, 2024 and April 30, 2026. Fola leads the nominations with…
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MINERAL WEALTH MUST NOT COST LIVES, AFRICAN MINING MINISTERS WARN
The African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) has condemned the reported deaths of more than 100 artisanal miners following the collapse of a gold-mining site in Zamboye, Central African Republic. AMSG Chairman, Mr Dele Alake, described the incident as a tragedy that should compel African countries to take stronger action against illegal and unregulated mining. He…
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WORLD MOSQUITO DAY: THE NEED FOR SUSTAINED EFFORTS AGAINST MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES
A pest control expert, Mr Bamidele Abiru, says between 600,000 and 700,000 people die from malaria annually in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to prevent mosquito-borne diseases. Abiru, Managing Director of Greenbox Facilities Limited, spoke during a medical outreach in Gosa Community, Abuja, to mark the 2026 World Mosquito Day. The outreach…
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LASEPA SEALS FACILITIES IN AGEGE, MUSHIN OVER ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several establishments in Agege and Mushin for violating environmental regulations and failing to comply with corrective measures issued by the agency. LASEPA announced the enforcement on Wednesday, saying the exercise was aimed at protecting public health, enforcing environmental laws and promoting a cleaner and safer Lagos.…
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WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY: NEMA URGES NIGERIANS TO ACT FOR HUMANITY
The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, kindness and collective action in strengthening humanitarian response across the country. Umar made the call in a statement on Wednesday to mark the 2026 World Humanitarian Day, themed “Act for Humanity.” She commended first responders, volunteers and…
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GWAGWALADA RESIDENTS RAISE ALARM OVER CONDITIONS AT ANAGADA SLAUGHTERHOUSE
Residents of Gwagwalada Area Council in the FCT have raised concerns over the unhygienic and deteriorating condition of the Anagada Livestock Market, particularly its slaughterhouse, calling for urgent rehabilitation. Residents said animals were being slaughtered on dirty floors surrounded by waste, while meat was reportedly washed with water from unhygienic sources. Butchers were also observed…
