N1.65trn PIA Funds Denied to Niger Delta
House Committee exposes how Niger Delta lost N1.65 trillion in environmental cleanup funds due to PIA implementation failures. Lawmakers demand immediate action.
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Reps query non-implementation of PIA environmental funds
House of Representatives committee warns of deepening ecological crisis in Niger Delta as ₦1.65 trillion environmental funds remain unimplemented four years after PIA enactment. Urgent action needed.
Chinese mining CEO arrested in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz authorities detain Chinese CEO of gold mining firm accused of major environmental damage amid growing anti-China sentiment. Read full details.
Rivers revokes land for waste disposal facility
Rivers State Government acquires 65,757.74m² land in Igwuruta for REWAMA waste disposal project under public interest. Read details on the Land Use Act invocation.
Nigeria's Climate Health Needs Resilience & Data - Expert
Environmental expert Oluwaferanmi Akinyemi reveals how Nigeria can combat climate-health challenges through resilience, data systems, and community engagement. Learn the urgent priorities.
Rivers Revokes Land for Waste Disposal Project
Rivers State Government acquires 65,758 sq metres in Igwuruta for a new waste disposal and recycling facility to boost public health and environmental management.
HYPREP tightens security after Eleme tank rupture
HYPREP announces enhanced security measures at Ogoni project sites following Ebubu water facility rupture. Restoration efforts underway as community faces water shortage.
Young Jonn Releases Highly Anticipated 'Blue Disco' Album
Young Jonn's new album 'Blue Disco' features 21 tracks with collaborations from Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and Olamide. The project marks his musical evolution with Afrobeats, Amapiano blends.
Six Arrested for Illegal Dumping in Lagos
Lagos authorities arrest six individuals for illegal refuse dumping in Meiran. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab confirms offenders face legal action at LAWMA. Read details.
15 Petitions Flood Rivers Human Rights Tribunal
Over 15 petitions presented at the People’s Tribunal in Port Harcourt expose human rights abuses and environmental injustice in Rivers State. Victims seek justice where conventional systems have failed.
First Lady Tinubu Champions Digital Skills for Women
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urges Nigerian women to embrace humble beginnings and digital skills for economic empowerment at NITDA-RHI training program in Abuja.
D'banj & UN Launch NYPD Initiative with Cash Grants
Nigerian star D'banj partners with the UN to launch the Nigerian Youth Positively Driven (NYPD) initiative. Upload positive stories for a chance to win weekly grants up to ₦1,000,000. Join the movement now!
Niger Delta Demands Urgent Oil Spill Remediation
Stakeholders urge the Federal Government to immediately remediate Niger Delta oil spills, enabling a return to agriculture and economic diversification ahead of the global energy transition.
D'banj & UN Launch Nigerian Youth Positively Driven
Afrobeats star D'banj partners with United Nations to launch NYPD initiative, offering cash grants for positive community impact stories. Join the movement today!
BPI Initiative Donates Learning Materials to Lagos Pupils
Bright Peter Impact Initiative supports inclusive education in Lagos by donating school bags and learning materials to public school pupils, advancing SDG 4 goals.
Lagos Commends HEI for Emergency Care Strengthening
Lagos State celebrates Health Emergency Initiative's decade of strengthening emergency care, training 149,000 first responders and supporting 50,000 patients across 16 states.
Ogun State Advances Sustainable Waste Management
Ogun State government reaffirms commitment to building cleaner, safer industrial ecosystem through stakeholder workshop on waste management standards and solutions.
EU Delays Deforestation Rules to 2026 After Opposition
EU member states approve one-year delay to anti-deforestation regulations, pushing implementation to end of 2026 amid business concerns. Environmental groups condemn the move.
Ukraine Corruption Scandal Impacts African Relations
Ukraine's nuclear corruption scandal involving $100M threatens its growing African partnerships. Learn how this affects Ghana drone deals and food security initiatives.
Taraba Gov Postpones APC Defection Over Kebbi Abduction
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas postpones his planned defection to APC following the heartbreaking abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, urging security agencies to intensify rescue efforts.
Military Veterans Join Elderly Support Scheme
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announces military veterans as beneficiaries of the Elderly Support Scheme while addressing security concerns and road safety initiatives.
Military Veterans Join Tinubu's Elderly Support Plan
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu announces military veterans as beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative's Elderly Support Scheme while addressing security concerns and road safety.
Group Urges Swift Rescue of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls
Gender Educators Initiative calls for immediate action to rescue 25 schoolgirls kidnapped from Kebbi school. Learn about Nigeria's school abduction crisis and needed security reforms.
Experts Advocate Sustainable Procurement in Nigeria
Procurement experts in Nigeria are urged to adopt global sustainable practices for future generations. Learn how this impacts national development.
Haitian Gangs Profit from Baby Eel Trade
Criminal gangs in Haiti are enriching themselves through illegal baby eel trafficking to Asia. Learn how this murky trade fuels violence and environmental damage.
700 Million Africans Face Food Insecurity - Red Cross
Red Cross warns over 700 million Africans face food insecurity. New Zero Hunger Initiative launched in Abuja aims to combat hunger through community-led solutions. Join the fight against hunger.
Nationwide Diabetes Screening Targets 5 Million Nigerians
Federal Government begins nationwide diabetes screening using locally manufactured glucose monitors. Program aims to test 5 million Nigerians across 774 LGAs with free diagnostic kits distribution.
Lagos champions environmental sustainability with youth
Lagos State government reinforces commitment to environmental sustainability through youth education program, engaging students as change agents for climate action.
Lagos residents protest irregular PSP waste collection
Lagos residents raise alarm over irregular PSP waste collection, forcing households to burn refuse or dump in gutters. Health and environmental concerns mount across communities.
NIVEA's ₦96.7M Mental Health Boost for Nigeria
NIVEA Nigeria partners with SOS Children's Villages, donating ₦96.686 million to combat social isolation and provide psychosocial support for over 33,000 vulnerable Nigerians.
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