Environment

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,

NCF host WMBD in Lagos, Rivers, and Yobe to Promote Conservation of Water Bodies and Bird Species In a bid to promote consciousness of birds’ conservation in Nigeria, especially at coastal and riverine areas, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) made concerted efforts in engaging students and community dwellers in a participatory conservation activity to commemorate

NCF, FCMB COMBAT PLASTIC POLLUTION IN NIGERIA   In the spirit of robust collaboration, which will produce impactful result, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) teamed up with First City Monument Bank Plc (FCMB) in the provision of practical solutions to the menace caused by plastic pollution as the duo commemorate the 2023 World Environment Day (WED). The easy-to-adopt and adaptable

Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energycompany focused around the delivery of projects that  Matter in Africa is pleased to announce its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2022.  The results show that Savannah’s total revenues grew 26% to US$290.4m (from US$230.5m in 2021), ahead of previously issued guidance of US$215m. Adjusted EBITDA likewise rose

A joint team of NEMA Sokoto Operations Office, SEMA, IOM, NSCDC & Local Government Officials went round to assess the situation of persons attacked by armed bandits across several villages of Gwadabawa Local Government Area in Sokoto State. The villages affected include, Raka-birbi, Gamaru, Bilingawa, Tudu-nanza & Raka-dutsi. According to eye witness, the incident which

JUST IN: Russia opens North Sea Route to international traffic By Our Correspondent At last, Russia has opened its strategic port, Tiksi, to foreign cargo ships, intending to boost trade with partners in Asia and Africa, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The move is expected to increase the port’s cargo turnover to approximately 30 million

Climate Change is Key, Don tells President Tinubu of Nigeria By Our Correspondent The Director, Centre for Climate Change and Development, CCD, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, AEFUNAI, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give priority to climate change. In what appears to be the review of President Tinubu’s inaugural

The world commemorates World Environment Day annually on June 5 to celebrate and promote environmental awareness and sustainability across the globe. Led by the United NationsEnvironment Programme (“UNEP”), and held every year since 1974, each edition focuses on raising awareness and mobilizing the world to take positive action to protect nature and our planet. The theme for this

NCF sets to Provide Practical Solutions to Plastic Pollution As the world continues to battle a global disaster of plastic pollution, Nigeria not being left out of the trouble, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the foremost environmental NGO in Nigeria, is ready to provide practical solutions to this critical menace through simple and adaptable eco-friendly