July 1, 2025 A long-standing issue is flaring up again as Ghana and China find themselves at odds over the growing problem of illegal small-scale mining, commonly referred to as
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has called on the Federal Government to introduce taxes on unreturned and dilapidated containers at Nigerian ports, citing the move as essential for
A powerful windstorm has wreaked havoc in Njegbeje Village, Igodor Community, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, leaving over 50 houses destroyed and dozens of residents homeless. The
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to halting biodiversity loss across Nigeria by the year 2030. This pledge was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down 25 facilities across four states for violating environmental regulations. According to a statement issued in Abuja on Friday
President Bola Tinubu has urged African nations to adopt policies that support eco-friendly tourism and the preservation of cultural heritage across the continent. Speaking through Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rains from Monday to Wednesday, with significant weather activity expected across the South-South region, including Rivers State. NiMet’s outlook, released on
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged traders in Akwa Ibom to clear blocked drains and properly dispose of waste in their surroundings to prevent flooding and related environmental
The National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 21 facilities within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for failing to comply with environmental regulations. Among the affected projects
Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has called for thorough environmental and health audits in the Niger Delta, in response to ongoing pollution in