Ogun shuts battery plants over lead poisoning risk
Ogun State suspends lead export and shuts 7 battery recycling plants in Ogijo after a viral video alleged hazardous lead contamination. Health and environmental audits are underway.
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Final Call: Apply for National Health Fellows Programme
Federal Government seeks applications for National Health Fellows Programme. Nigerians aged 25-35 with health sciences, IT, or social sciences degrees encouraged to apply before deadline.
Biosensor Detects Explosive Residues in Contaminated Soil
International research team including Nigerian scientist develops biological biosensor to detect explosive contaminants in soil. Cost-effective solution for environmental monitoring.
N1.6trn Niger Delta cleanup funds lost - Reps
House Committee reveals Nigeria lost N1.6 trillion in Niger Delta cleanup funds due to PIA non-implementation. Environmental crisis worsens as communities suffer.
25% of Lagos diseases caused by pollution - LASEPA
LASEPA reveals 25% of hospital diseases in Lagos stem from environmental pollution. 74 industries sanctioned. Report polluters for a healthier Lagos.
N850bn PIA Environmental Funds Not Implemented - Reps
House Committee warns of deepening ecological devastation in Niger Delta as Petroleum Industry Act environmental funds remain unimplemented four years after passage. Urgent action needed.
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.
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.
Senate Confronts Nigeria's Health Funding Gap
Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.
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.
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.
Brain Health Crisis Costs Africa $54B Yearly - Experts Warn
Brain Health Initiative Nigeria urges National Assembly to integrate brain health into national policies as Africa faces $54 billion annual losses from brain disorders and productivity decline.
Digital Health Revolution Faces Infrastructure Hurdles
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
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.
Health Coalition Warns of Nigeria's Dwindling Health Sector
The Health Sector Reform Coalition raises alarm over Nigeria's underfunded health system, warning of disrupted immunisation and maternal care. Urgent action is needed to stop the 'Japa' syndrome.
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.
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.
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.
Africa CDC Hails Nigeria's Health Reform Model
Africa CDC hails Nigeria's health sector reforms as continental model. Nigeria to pilot G20 health financing. Learn how this impacts universal health coverage.
15 beggars arrested in Lagos street begging crackdown
Lagos State Government arrests 15 street beggars in Ikosi Ketu and Mile 12 raid. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab vows to maintain order and safety in public spaces. Read more about the enforcement operation.
BHP liable for Brazil mine disaster: UK court
British court rules BHP responsible for 2015 Brazil dam collapse that killed 19, unleashed toxic mud. Mining giant faces potential £36 billion compensation claim. Full details on the landmark environmental case.
Niger Delta Communities Demand Justice for Oil Damage
Niger Delta communities demand justice and remediation for decades of environmental degradation from oil spills and gas flaring. Read their emotional testimonies.
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