Environment

Save Vultures to Prevent Extinctions and Looming Epidemic   The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has embarked on a rescue mission tagged “Supporting Community-based Monitoring and Conservation for Vulture Populations in Identified Vulture Safe Zones Across Nigeria” in its efforts to tackle the declining population of vulture and its associated benefits to the people. The Indianapolis […]

SUSTAINABILITY: Lafarge Africa restates commitment to environmental sustainability Lafarge Africa Plc has expressed its commitment to the promotion of environmental sustainability. In a statement obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, Rachael Ezembakwe, Head of Health, Safety and Environment, Lafarge Africa Plc, stated: “We continuously upgrade our operating models and strategy through extensive investments in research and innovation.

ENVIRONMENT: NLNG Shipping warns over impact of plastic pollution on oceans The NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited, NSMS, has raised alarm over the negative impact of plastics pollution on the oceans, rivers and other waterways. In a statement obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, Managing Director of NSMS, Mr. Abdulkadir Ahmed, said: “The expectation is that

Action Group on Free Civic Space concerned about dissolution of Advertising Standards Panel The Action Group on Free Civic Space has expressed concern about the dissolution of the Advertising Standards Panel by the Federal government. In a statement obtained by The Daily, www.thedaily-ng.com, it stated: “On Tuesday, 15th August 2023, the Federal Government dissolved the Secretariat

NSML Launches Clean Waterways Initiative to Tackle Plastic Pollution   NLNG Shipping and Marine Services Limited (NSML) has launched its Clean Waterways Initiative, a programme to raise awareness of the dangers of plastic pollution and to advocate for action to address the issue.   Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Executive Officer of NSML, Mr

NCF Inaugurates the First Indigenous Climate Justice Coalition in Nigeria As the world is groping with the gigantic challenge of climate change, while its impact keeps ravaging the people and land, the foremost environmental NGO dedicated to nature conservation and biodiversity resources management for over 40years, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), is set to launch

In an effort to monitor the State of preparedness of relevant stakeholders and strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, NEMA Yola Operations office lead by the head of operations Mr Ladan Ayuba accompanied by Staff of the operation office paid a familiarisation and courtesy call on the Newly deployed Commander YA Katabiya in his office. The Head

2nd Edition of the Mangrove Marathon Debuts in Lagos. Seeks Participation & Sponsorships for a Greener Future! A coalition of environmental conservation groups are thrilled to announce the 2nd edition of the Mangrove Marathon, which is a 10km eco-awareness run committed to raising awareness and resources towards mangrove restoration and conservation efforts across Nigeria’s coastline.

Somalia is reeling from a series of climate disasters that have sparked severe and lasting humanitarian emergencies. Droughts, famines and floods have battered the country, drawing the attention and intervention of the Somali government and international entities such as the United Nations. But, in the midst of Somalia’s many challenges, another group is doing its

Spaces for Change holds consultative dialogue on online safety in July By Eyo Nsima Spaces for Change, S4C, a non-governmental organization working to defend the civic space through research, advocacy, policy influencing, and intersectoral engagement, has concluded plans to hold a stakeholder consultative dialogue between civil society organizations and the private sector in July Lagos,