Tag: #Sustainability
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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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YOUNG CREATIVES REIMAGINE NIGERIA’S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE AT “ROOTS AND ROOFS” EXHIBITION
Twenty emerging architects and visual storytellers from across Nigeria have showcased innovative designs inspired by the country’s indigenous architectural heritage during the preview of the “Roots and Roofs” exhibition in Abuja. The exhibition, organised by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) in partnership with Goethe-Institut Nigeria, highlights how traditional building styles…
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FIRST LADY EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER LOW PARTICIPATION IN R.H.I GREEN NIGERIA COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed disappointment over the lack of significant entries for the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge Community Category, which closed on July 15. She urged Nigerians to take advantage of the second phase of the competition before the December 20 deadline. The Community Category was designed to…
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LAWMA ROLLS OUT MAJOR REFORMS TO TACKLE LAGOS WASTE CRISIS
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has unveiled a series of infrastructure, operational and regulatory reforms aimed at eliminating persistent waste backlog and improving sanitation across Lagos State. LAWMA Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the state generates between 13,000 and 15,000 tonnes of waste daily, while ageing landfill sites, heavy rainfall and inadequate disposal…
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NGO, UNIABUJA UNVEIL ORGANIC WASTE FACILITY TO CURB METHANE EMISSION
The Green Knowledge Foundation (GKF), in partnership with the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) on Wednesday July 8 unveiled an Organic Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to reduce methane emissions from organic waste. The facility is designed to convert organic waste into valuable products while addressing environmental degradation, food insecurity and unemployment through climate-smart agriculture. Speaking at…
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N.E.S RAISES ALARM OVER INDISCRIMINATE WASTE DISPOSAL IN ABUJA, CALLS FOR STRONGER WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) has expressed concern over indiscriminate waste disposal and poor waste management practices across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), warning that the trend poses risks to both public health and the environment. Speaking at a stakeholders’ training on waste management in Abuja, NES President Dr. Efegbidiki Okobia said continued improper waste…
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NESREA SHUTS DOWN 30 ABUJA SITES IN ENVIRONMENT CRACKDOWN
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has sealed 30 construction sites across Abuja over violations of environmental laws. Affected sites include firms like Primgate Reality and XTadok Nigeria Limited in Wuye, and Samdus Limited in Asokoro. According to DG Innocent Barikor, the crackdown followed inspections that exposed poor compliance—especially failure to provide proper…
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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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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…
