Nigerian Lawyers Divided Over Two-Year Pupillage Bill
A bill proposing a mandatory two-year apprenticeship for new lawyers in Nigeria has divided the legal profession. Explore the arguments from senior advocates and young graduates.
A bill proposing a mandatory two-year apprenticeship for new lawyers in Nigeria has divided the legal profession. Explore the arguments from senior advocates and young graduates.
Leaders in Rivers State's Kpean community demand urgent federal action over a massive oil spill destroying farmlands and rivers. They accuse FG, Shell, and NNPCL of negligence.
Lagos is drowning in refuse as piles of waste block roads and drains across the city. Residents and health experts warn of an imminent public health crisis, with diseases like cholera and Lassa fever looming. Read more.
The Nigeria Labour Congress urges Nigerians to reject any falsified tax law, emphasizing fairness and collective action to protect workers' rights and dignity. Join the call for social justice.
The Federal Ministry of Industry confirms receiving an appeal on corporate records involving two firms. It reaffirms respect for the judiciary and ongoing court cases. Read the full statement.
LASEPA orders six steel firms in Odogunyan, Ikorodu, to install pollution controls within 72 hours or face sanctions. The move follows alarming air quality data and resident complaints.
A Lagos mobile court has remanded Makinde Rasaq for illegal waste disposal and obstruction. He faces seven charges under state environmental law. Read the full details and sentencing.
A university professor has called for urgent reforms to Nigeria's Intellectual Property system to tackle digital piracy and boost innovation. Learn the key recommendations.
President Tinubu commends Ogoni peace efforts for oil revival, but activists demand justice and environmental cleanup first. Read the full story on the tensions and government plans.
A Nigerian accountant's viral TikTok post details severe penalties for individuals and businesses who fail to file taxes under the new law taking effect in 2026. Learn the fines and public reaction.
A Nigerian man shares his heartbreaking ordeal of spending eight years studying law at a university only to be told he is not a student and denied his certificate. Read his full story and public reactions.
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
The Global Environment Facility approves over $372 million to tackle urgent environmental issues in Nigeria and other nations. The funds target biodiversity, climate change, and pollution.
Ogun State Government suspends three environmental consultancy firms for negligence in enforcing pollution laws at battery recycling plants in Ogijo. Read the full report.
Ogun State suspends three environmental consultancy firms for negligence in the Ogijo lead poisoning case. Read the full report on the government's actions and audit findings.
Kano Islamic scholars have firmly rejected alleged US pressure to abolish Sharia law and dismantle the Hisbah system, asserting Nigeria's sovereignty and constitutional rights. Read their full statement.
Plans to mine Europe's largest rare earth deposit in Norway face delays over environmental fears for endangered beetles and mosses. Discover the clash between green energy goals and conservation.
Augustine University in Epe pleads with LASEPA as loudspeakers from Ori Oke Iyanu disrupt studies and health. The VC reports a staff member hospitalized. Read the full story.
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum has endorsed President Tinubu's oil and gas reforms, praising key appointments but calling for greater inclusion of local professionals and expanded environmental cleanup. Read more.
Aguleri communities in Anambra East decry sand dredgers' destructive activities near Agbanabo Ezu na Omambala riverbank, lamenting the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
The World Bank has approved additional financing for Nigeria's SPESSE project, citing its 'satisfactory' performance in bridging critical skills gaps in procurement and environmental standards. Over 85,000 Nigerians have been trained.
Nigerian singer Beautiful Nubia condemns the destruction of Nigeria's trees. He warns of dire consequences if deforestation continues on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and beyond. Read his urgent plea.
The US Embassy in Abuja warns Nigerians that falsifying visa applications can result in a permanent travel ban. Learn the severe consequences under US immigration law.
In Vietnam's recycling villages, workers face severe health risks from toxic pollution while processing 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Discover the hidden cost of the global waste trade.
Environmental engineers call on the Tinubu administration to leverage Nigeria's 209 TCF gas reserves and alternative energy to drive a sustainable blue economy, creating jobs and wealth.
MURIC warns the United States against calls to pressure President Tinubu to outlaw Shari'ah law and Hisbah, describing it as a threat to national security and democracy. Read the full statement.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has firmly rejected calls from US-linked figures for Nigeria to outlaw Shariah, warning it crosses a constitutional red line. Read the full statement.
President Tinubu's aide, Daniel Bwala, dismisses US calls to end Sharia law, calling it an attack on Nigeria's sovereignty. Details on the diplomatic stance and federal structure.
US lawmakers are urged to push Nigeria to abolish Sharia law and disband Hisbah commissions amid rising anti-Christian persecution. Experts warn extremist groups exploit these frameworks.
Akwa Ibom State has been ranked Nigeria's cleanest state for 2025. The report also reveals a worrying decline in national sanitation and public health indicators. Read more and see the full rankings.