Category: Environment
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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…
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ORILE-AGEGE EMPOWERS WASTE OPERATORS WITH N96M LOAN TO CLEAN UP COUNCIL
Orile-Agege LCDA is taking waste management to the next level, giving PSP operators the financial boost to keep the council clean. The Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area has disbursed N96 million in soft loans to eight Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators, giving each N12 million to strengthen waste collection and sanitation services. Executive Chairman Mr.…
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LAWMA URGES CLEANLINESS AS EASTER FESTIVITIES APPROACH
Lagos residents are being called on to manage waste responsibly as LAWMA ramps up operations for Easter. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has stepped up waste collection and monitoring across the state ahead of the Easter celebrations. Managing Director Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin urged residents to adopt proper disposal habits—separating recyclables, avoiding indiscriminate dumping, and…
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NEMA STEPS UP DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WITH 2026 CLIMATE OUTLOOK
Nigeria is taking proactive measures to beat floods and climate risks with NEMA’s new 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction strategy. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) convened a high-level technical session to review the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and lessons from the 2025 After-Action Review (AAR). The initiative marks a shift from reactive response to…
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FLOOD DEATHS DROP SHARPLY AS NEMA CREDITS EARLY WARNINGS
Nigeria recorded a dramatic fall in flood fatalities in 2025 — and emergency managers say better forecasts and faster action made the difference. The National Emergency Management Agency says proactive mitigation strategies cut flood-related deaths to 241 in 2025, down from over 1,000 in 2024. Speaking in Abuja during an After-Action Review of climate disasters,…
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NEMA WELCOMES 522 STRANDED NIGERIANS HOME FROM NIGER
Another batch of returnees lands in Kano as government steps up voluntary repatriation and warns against risky migration journeys. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 522 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Niamey, Niger Republic, as part of ongoing voluntary return efforts. The group arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport aboard 12 buses for…
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EHCON ROLLS OUT AIR QUALITY RULES TO CUT EMISSIONS NATIONWIDE
Cleaner air is now a top priority as Environmental Health Council of Nigeria unveils new guidelines to slash carbon emissions across key sectors.* EHCON has introduced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality across Nigeria. Registrar Yakubu Baba says the target is ambitious—cut emissions by up to…
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TÜRKİYE MOVES TO BAN SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BY YEAR-END
Türkiye is set to phase out common disposable plastics—forks, spoons, straws, plates, and cotton buds—following the EU’s Single-Use Plastics directive, as part of its environmental push. The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change says the regulation, now in draft form, could cut 1.5 million tons of carbon emissions annually and save around $44 million…
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FCTA APPROVES N7.3B WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS IN ABUJA
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has greenlit N7.3 billion for waste collection and management in Durumi, Wuye, Mabushi, and Jabi, officials announced on Monday. Chief Felix Obuah, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council Coordinator, said the funding also covers two years of diesel supply for the Wupa Basic Waste Treatment Plant. The committee additionally approved contracts…
