Category: Environment
Coal-Impacted Communities Demand Justice, Clean Energy, and Accountability — RADEC Calls for Urgent Government Action
Communities impacted by coal extraction in Enugu state have raised urgent concerns over the devastating health, environmental, and socio-economic impacts of coal operations in their territories. During a recent capacity-building and community-strengthening workshop organized by Rights Advocacy and Development Centre (RADEC), residents spoke with one voice, demanding an immediate end to harmful coal activities, protection…
Experts Harps on Forensic Investigation as Key to Uncovering Environmental Damage in Niger Delta
Environmental experts have emphasized the importance of forensic investigation in uncovering hidden environmental damage in the Niger Delta region. The experts who shared their views during a Livelihood lecture series at the University of Port Harcourt’s Faculty of Social Sciences, discussed the critical issue of environmental degradation and its impact on local communities. The programme,…
NESREA Seals 29 Facilities in South West for Violation of Environmental Laws
The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor on has made good his promise to residents of Ogijo, a community in Ogun State, as the agency sealed nube recycling facilities for environmental pollution. The ongoing enforcement exercise in the South West Zone of the country has also…
NESREA, WJC Sign MOU on Wildlife Protection
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening wildlife protection in the country. The MoU, signed on Tuesday at NESREA’s headquarters in Abuja by the Director General/CEO of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, and Chief of Investigations at the…
2025 World Ozone Day: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Ozone Protection
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to protecting the environment and safeguarding the ozone layer in line with global obligations under the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol. The pledge was made during the commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the 2025 World…
One Dead, Four Rescued As Three-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos
One person has been confirmed dead after the collapse of a three-storey building in Alagomeji, located in the Yaba area of Lagos State. The ill-fated building, located at 333 Borno Street, Alagomeji, caved in on Friday night. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in its Day 2 incident report on Saturday, confirmed that the body…
Minister of Environment: Nigeria Working Towards Transition to Low-Sulphur Fuels
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has revealed that Nigeria is presently working towards the transition to low-sulphur fuels. The Minister disclosed this in Abuja during the commemoration of the third International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. He said: “I am pleased to inform you that the Federal Ministry of Environment, in…
UK Announces £19 million Funding for Climate Resilient, Health, Education Facilities in Nigeria
The United Kingdom (UK) Government has announced a £19 million funding commitment to develop Climate Resilient health and education facilities in Nigeria. The announcement was made at a joint inauguration by the UK Government, Federal Ministry of Health, the Governments of Kano and Jigawa States and UNICEF, of 84 climate-resilient schools and health care facilities…
Nasarawa Hosts Nigeria’s First Vehicular Emissions Testing Centre, Driving Green Economy Prospects
Nasarawa State has emerged as the pioneer host of Nigeria’s first Vehicular Emissions Testing Centre, a landmark project under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) that signals the country’s resolve to address air pollution while unlocking new socio-economic opportunities. The centre, jointly facilitated by the Federal Government, Nasarawa State Government, and private sector partners, is…
Ogun Community Gets Reprieve as NESREA and Partners Strategize on Evacuation of Hazardous Slag
Residents of Ogijo, a community in Ogun State, South West Nigeria will soon enjoy a breath of fresh air as the National Environmental Standards and regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and her partners are putting finishing touches on a plan to evacuate hazardous Used Lead-Acid (ULAB) slag from the community. The exercise was the focus of…