Reps Demand Action on Nine-Month Gas Seepage
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has demanded urgent action to end the gas seepage that has persisted for about nine months in Bille Community, Rivers State. The House Committee on South-South Development Commission also commenced an investigation into an oil spill affecting Odidi Federated Community in Delta State, which has reportedly continued for […]
CSOs Demand Urgent Action to Save Niger Delta Mangroves
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Civil Society Coalition for Oil, Gas and Mining Host Communities has called for urgent action to protect and restore Nigeria’s mangrove ecosystems, warning that continued environmental degradation threatens livelihoods in oil-producing communities. In a statement on Monday signed by its National Coordinator, Lawrence Dube, to mark the 2026 International Day […]
Waste, Pollution, Power Cuts Top Nigeria’s Environmental Woes — NES
By Oluwakemi Kindness As Nigerians grapple with overflowing waste bins, smoky skies, and unreliable electricity supply, the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) says these everyday challenges remain the country’s most urgent environmental problems. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of its 40th anniversary celebrations and 34th National Conference, NES President, Dr. Efegbidiki […]
Save the Children Launches Emergency Cash Assistance in Borno Flood Crisis
Writing by Olorunyomi Adetinuyo As ongoing humanitarian aid intensified in Borno State due to devastating floods which has affected families, Save the Children says their top priority in the coming weeks will be supporting children who have been separated from their families. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, SCI Country Director Duncan […]