Category: Environment
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AGROCHEMICAL MISUSE: EXPERTS PUSH FOR STRONGER FARMER EDUCATION
Agriculture experts are calling for stronger awareness campaigns to tackle the misuse of agrochemicals among Nigerian farmers, warning that a major communication gap is fueling the problem. Speaking in Lagos, agriculture communication specialist Ismail Olawale said many smallholder farmers lack access to clear, understandable information on how to safely use these products. According to him,…
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KATSINA CHILDREN RAISE ALARM OVER CLIMATE THREATS IN SCHOOLS
From floods to poor sanitation, schoolchildren in Katsina say learning is now a daily risk. Children from the Child Rights Advocacy Club in Mashi LGA have called on authorities to urgently address worsening climate and environmental conditions affecting their safety and education. During an advocacy visit, the children warned that flooding, poor sanitation, and unsafe…
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WASTE CRISIS ALERT: EXPERTS DEMAND SKILLS SHAKE-UP IN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
From building collapses to demolition debris, Nigeria’s waste problem is piling up—and experts say we’re not ready. The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria is calling for urgent reforms to tackle growing gaps in construction and demolition waste management across the country. AWAMN President Olugbenga Adebola says Nigeria lacks the technical skills and structured systems…
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ANAMBRA DECLARES DRAINAGE EMERGENCY AHEAD OF RAINS
With flood warnings flashing, Anambra is rolling out a statewide clean-up—and everyone is expected to join in. The Anambra Government has announced a sweeping environmental exercise, “Operation Clear Your Waterways 3.0,” aimed at clearing blocked drains and preventing flooding before the rains set in. Environment Ministry Permanent Secretary Tochukwu Obodogha said the clean-up begins April…
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DIRTY DEALS, QUICK ARRESTS: LAWMA CRACKS DOWN IN ALIMOSHO
Night raids, sealed shops, and arrests—Lagos isn’t joking about waste anymore. The Lagos Waste Management Authority has launched a tough enforcement sweep in Alimosho, arresting offenders and sealing properties over illegal waste disposal. Led by its Project W.I.S.E team, the operation hit hotspots around Ikotun, where a teenager was caught dumping refuse at night, while…
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FAE UNVEILS “ECOFINE” PAPER, PUSHES GREEN SHIFT IN NIGERIA’S PAPER INDUSTRY
Even in a digital-first world, paper isn’t retiring yet it’s just going green.FAE Ltd. (Flexible & Advanced Enterprises Ltd.) has launched a new eco-friendly copier paper brand, “Ecofine,” aimed at boosting environmental sustainability and strengthening Nigeria’s paper manufacturing sector. The unveiling took place in Lagos during the 2026 World Envelope Day celebration, an annual event…
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NIGERIA’S WASTE CRISIS: EXPERTS PUSH DIGITAL FIX FOR 87,000 TONNES OF DAILY TRASH
With Nigeria producing mountains of waste every single day, experts say the real question isn’t “where does it go?” but “why aren’t we managing it smarter, faster, and digitally?” Nigeria is drowning in trash—about 87,671 tonnes of it daily—and experts now say the way out is not just more bins, but smarter tech and smarter…
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STAKEHOLDERS PUSH INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS IN NIGERIA
Communities demand a voice—new EIA framework aims to end exclusion and promote environmental justice. Environmental stakeholders have unveiled a new initiative to make Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) more inclusive in Nigeria. The framework, discussed at the Inclusive Environment Nigeria Workshop in Lagos, seeks to tackle decades of community exclusion and environmental injustice in development projects.…
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ACTIVISTS USE ECO-COMEDY TO TACKLE NIGERIA’S ENVIRONMENT CRISIS
When laughter meets activism—environmentalists are turning humour into a tool for change. In Benin, environmental groups are taking a lighter approach to a serious problem. The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) organised an eco-comedy show to raise awareness about Nigeria’s escalating ecological crisis. Nnimmo Bassey explained that traditional advocacy alone isn’t enough. “Eco-comedy isn’t…
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HEAVY RAIN STALLS NYANYA–KEFFI EXPRESSWAY, CAUSES GRIDLOCK
Torrential downpour in Abuja wreaks havoc on the Nyanya–Keffi route, slowing traffic and testing drivers’ patience. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed major traffic congestion along the Kugbo–Nyanya axis in Abuja after heavy rainfall damaged parts of the newly built Kugbo Bus Terminal. FRSC Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said the incident led to…
