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Environment
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Abia State authorities attribute Owaza pipeline blast to infrastructure age
Abia State officials have linked the recent oil pipeline explosion in Umuololo Owaza to the equipment's advanced age and have demanded immediate cleanup and infrastructure replacement from the operating company.
Zamfara State Initiates Tree-Planting Program to Fight Desertification
Zamfara State has partnered with the Greener Space Foundation to launch a tree-planting campaign aimed at curbing desert encroachment and improving school environments.
Unresolved disputes over taxes, security, and environment keep Oshodi Resettlement Market closed
Business remains suspended at the Oshodi Resettlement Market in Lagos as state authorities investigate tax evasion, environmental hazards, and the obstruction of sanitation officials.
Lagos State Taskforce mandates removal of Alaba Rago street vendors within three days
Lagos State officials have ordered street traders along the Alaba Rago corridor to vacate their spots within 72 hours to allow for an environmental enforcement operation.
Record-breaking heat in France sparks political debate over air conditioning
France is reconsidering its stance on air conditioning as record heatwaves force leaders to prioritize public health over long-standing environmental concerns.
Lagos authorities demand removal of street traders from Alaba Rago within 72 hours
Lagos State has ordered illegal traders and occupants along the Alaba Rago corridor to vacate the premises within 72 hours to facilitate a major environmental cleanup operation.
Pipeline blast devastates Umuololo Owaza community in Abia State
A petroleum pipeline explosion in Abia State's Ukwa West area has caused widespread damage to property and farmland, displacing residents and forcing school closures.
Campaigners Evaluate Legal Options Following High Court Loss Over Gatwick Expansion
Opponents of the Gatwick Airport expansion are considering an appeal after the High Court rejected their legal challenge against the government-approved runway project.
Lagos authorities close Lekki i-Fitness branch for illegal sewage disposal
Lagos state officials have closed a Lekki gym for allegedly dumping raw sewage into public drainage channels, citing severe environmental and health concerns.
Rising Heat Across Europe Triggers Fatal Drowning Spate in France
A severe heatwave across Europe has led to a spike in drowning deaths in France, prompting government warnings and infrastructure shutdowns as temperatures soar.