Customs to Implement Green Tax Surcharge July 1
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will begin nationwide implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge on July 1, 2026, as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and reform Nigeria’s vehicle import system. The policy is aimed at reducing carbon emissions, encouraging the importation of cleaner vehicles and aligning Nigeria’s environmental practices with […]
Kalu Urges African Parliaments to Fund Climate Action
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on African parliaments to back climate policies with dedicated funding, warning that legislation alone cannot effectively address the continent’s growing environmental challenges. Speaking on Thursday at the Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE) Parliamentary Reception at the House of […]
HOMEF Urges Nigerian Universities to Lead Climate Action
By Oluwakemi Kindness Environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, has called on Nigerian universities to take a leading role in addressing the climate crisis, urging institutions of higher learning to become centres of climate literacy, sustainability research and environmental justice advocacy. Bassey who is also the Executive Director of thEnvironmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, has called on Nigerian […]
COWA Urges Nigerians to Embrace Environmental Responsibility
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigerians have been urged to embrace environmental responsibility and sustainable living practices as the President of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association COWA, Kikelomo Adeniyi, prepares to lead a climate advocacy walk in Abuja. The advocacy walk, themed “Walk for a Greener Nigeria,” for May 16, is aimed at deepening climate awareness, promoting […]