Category: Environment
CSOs equip A/Ibom oil community with skills for environmental advocacy
By Uko Okon Peace Point Development Foundation (PPDF) in collaboration with Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has taken a significant step towards promoting environmental sustainability by equipping Opolom Community in Ibeno LGA with skills for environmental advocacy. Opolum is one of the communities in Ibeno local government area playing host to several multinational oil…
Words as Tools of Resistance: HOMEF Advocates Global ‘Ogonize and Yasunize’ Movement at Wisdom Gathering in Benin
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for a global awakening to the power of language in environmental and social justice struggles, urging activists worldwide to “Ogonize and Yasunize” – a phrase coined to symbolise resistance against ecological destruction and fossil fuel exploitation. At the 2025 Wisdom Gathering held at the Oronto Douglas…
HOMEF Hosts Book Reading Session to Reignite Artistic Advocacy for Environmental Protection
By Tracy Ohovwore The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) organized a one-day book reading session on October 3, 2025, at its office in BDPA, Benin City. The event featured Prof. Nduka Otiono, who led a discussion on using artistic expression to advocate for environmental protection. Prof. Otiono, reading from his poetry collections, highlighted the…
Scores Feared Dead As Mining Pit Collapses In Zamfara
Scores of people are feared to have lost their lives following the collapse of a mining pit at the Kadauri mining site in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred on Thursday while artisanal miners were working underground. Sources from the area told NewsNowng that about 13 bodies had so far…
Nigeria’s Just Transition Plan Must Leave No One Behind, Stakeholders Insist
Stakeholders have called for Nigeria’s Just Transition Guideline Action Plan (JT-GAP) to prioritize inclusivity, ensure social protection, and create opportunities for marginalized groups as the country moves towards a low-carbon economy. Speaking at the “Just Transition for All: Ensuring Inclusive Voices Workshop” organized by the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in collaboration with the…
World Bank Commends ACReSAL Project for Massive Restoration of Land in Northern Nigeria
The World Bank has commended the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project for its massive achievement in restoration of land in parts of Northern Nigeria. ACReSAL, is a World Bank approved project aimed at increasing the implementation of sustainable landscape management practices in targeted watersheds in northern Nigeria and strengthen the country’s long-term enabling…
Ogijo Pollution: NESREA DG Meets Recyclers, Threatens Revocation of Licenses
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has threatened to revoke the operational licenses of recycling facilities who refuse to comply with agreed protocol for remediation of Ogijo Community in Ogun State . The Director General of the agency, Prof. Innocent Barikor gave the warning on Monday during a meeting with recyclers whose…
Borno Emerges Among 23 States to Fulfill All NEWMAP-EIB Conditions for Disbursement
In a determined effort to ensure all 23 participating states meet the conditions precedent for the Nigeria Climate Adaptation–Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU), led by the National Project Coordinator, Engr. Anda Ayuba Yalaks, has visited Borno State to assess its readiness ahead of the project’s official launch. To access…
Nigerian Climate Advocates Demand Global Grants, Debt Relief, New Environmental Law
Climate advocates in Nigeria are urging world leaders to provide grants not loans for climate adaptation across Africa, while urging lawmakers at home to pass a landmark environmental bill that will protect communities, ecosystems, and public health. Speaking at a civil society and media workshop on climate adaptation in Abuja, Executive Director of the Global…
Lagos Students Stun the World with Record-Breaking Cleanup Blitz on World Cleanup Day
By Emamuzo Iboma Lagos students have made history by leading what they boldly call the “largest environmental cleanup in Lagos State,” showcasing unmatched youth power in the fight against pollution. The massive operation, held at Iyana-Iba Market in Ojo Local Government Area, saw hundreds of vibrant student volunteers, community members, and partner organisations join forces…