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Former Vice President Osinbajo Takes Leadership of Nigerian Conservation Foundation
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has become the new President of the Board of Trustees for the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, promising to boost the organization's climate action and sustainability efforts.
Lagos State defends flood management strategy, discourages political rhetoric
Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab says ongoing drainage and environmental interventions have lessened flood impacts, dismissing recent public criticism as politically motivated.
Persistent Rainfall Triggers Widespread Flooding Across Multiple Nigerian States
Relentless rainfall has caused widespread flooding across several Nigerian states, destroying homes, businesses, and farmlands while raising concerns ahead of the peak rainy season.
Government agency warns of worsening floods in Lagos over next 12 weeks
NiHSA warns that the current floods in Lagos are only the beginning, with conditions likely to deteriorate through September as urban, riverine, and coastal flooding collide.
Lagos Government Urges Critics to Avoid Politicizing Flood Mitigation Efforts
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, defends the administration's flood control measures, calling for an end to the politicization of environmental challenges while outlining plans for improved drainage and waste infrastructure.
Escalating Heat: Examining Europe’s Transforming Climate Through Data
Recent record-breaking heatwaves in the UK and Europe signal a clear shift in climate, with scientists warning that rising temperatures will persist until global carbon emissions are stabilized.
Sanitation divergence: Enugu sees cleaner streets while Onitsha faces rising open defecation
Enugu makes gains in waste management while Onitsha deals with a decrease in visible trash but a troubling rise in open defecation due to inadequate public facilities.
Varied Results in South-East Sanitation and Open Defecation Initiatives
A regional assessment shows that South-East states are having mixed success in waste management and ending open defecation, with Abia showing significant gains while Anambra and Ebonyi continue to address persistent sanitation hurdles.
Northern gannet colonies likely face 15-year recovery period following bird flu
A study reveals that major gannet colonies on Bass Rock and Grassholm face a recovery timeline stretching to 2041 following the 2022 H5N1 outbreak.
Lagos State Authority Closes 10 Firms for Environmental Non-compliance
LASEPA has closed 10 additional businesses in Lagos for various environmental offenses, including noise pollution and improper waste disposal, following repeated warnings.