Dr Alexander Aristotelis Thomopulos, the technocrat who helped reposition The Guardian, has died at 78. A philanthropist and environmental pioneer, his legacy blends rigour with humanity. Read his remarkable story.
Four Nigerian artists use discarded materials in a powerful Lagos exhibition, 'Recycling Matters II', challenging perceptions of waste and advocating for environmental awareness. Opens February 7.
Lagos State plans to phase out firewood bakeries, funding a pilot switch to gas. LASEPA sealed 244 facilities in 2025 for environmental violations, focusing on air quality and noise pollution.
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Bauchi State forms a climate assembly with experts to fight bush burning and deforestation, aiming to protect agriculture and public health. Learn about the new strategies.
Lagos State taskforce arrests a man who attacked and demanded money from a stranded motorist on Oshodi-Iyana Ipaja Road. Suspect detained, to be arraigned. Read full details.
LASEPA reports noise pollution dominated 2025 complaints. Agency plans stricter enforcement, more air monitors, and chemical market oversight to protect public health in Lagos.
CERADF urges Nigeria Police Force to intensify efforts against environmental violations like illegal dumping and pollution. The group cites constitutional duties and calls for public cooperation to ensure a safer environment.
Nigerian geoscientist Fidelis Onwuagba's pioneering research in the US is reshaping understanding of groundwater contamination, earning awards and providing critical data for public health and environmental management. Read his inspiring story.
Unprecedented heat replaces Nigeria's harmattan season, raising urgent climate questions. Experts warn of environmental shifts and call for immediate action. Read the full analysis.
Ogoni stakeholders commend Magnus Abe and Kenneth Kobani's nominations to NUPRC and NMDPRA boards but insist appointments don't signal oil resumption. They demand environmental cleanup first.
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara appeals for unity among Ogoni people during Ogoni Day, as MOSOP emphasizes peaceful conflict resolution for sustainable development. Read more.
The University of The Gambia honours ex-AfDB President Dr Akinwumi Adesina by renaming its School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences after him. Discover his transformative impact on Africa.
Bayelsa State Government bans movement of forest products and suspends all dredging activities from January 1, 2026. Commissioner Ebi Ben Ololo warns of arrests for violators. Protect the environment now!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rapper Young Thug proposed to his girlfriend Mariah the Scientist during a concert in Atlanta. She said yes, sparking reactions online. Get the full story.
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.