wetlands

Wetlands

Wetlands may not get much attention, but they're vital for supporting life on Earth. These waterlogged regions, including marshes, swamps, and bogs, are important...

Concerns rising over dead fish along Niger Delta coastlines

Fishes are dying in great numbers and are getting washed ashore along the coast of Niger Delta states. It is a worrying...
Rivers day

Flowing Towards Freedom: Celebrating World Rivers Day and Advocating for the Rights of Rivers

World Rivers Day, established in 2005, is dedicated to reminding us of our invaluable aquatic landscapes. This commemoration reminds us to cherish and safeguard...
Lake Chad/ file photo

Lake Chad Basin gets massive attention at UN General Assembly

The raising of international awareness on the Lake Chad Basin and efforts of Nigeria to promote sustainable development, peace and security is...

100kg of garbage found in dead whale’s stomach

A sperm whale that died after being stranded on a Scottish island was found to have 100 kilograms of rubbish in its...

What Lagos will gain from banning styrofoam ‘take away packs’ and single us plastic...

Banning single-use plastics and styrofoam containers offers multitudes of advantages, spanning environmental, health, and economic benefits. Here are some of the key highlights:
Ogoni Oil spill

Ogoni cleanup: Remediation commences in 16 sites says Zarma

While stating that water facility inventory, sampling and surveys were ongoing in partnership with RSG, he pointed out that the process of rehabilitation of existing water facilities has commenced in Ogoni land

ASEAN nations move to combat plastic pollution, illegal wildlife trade

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed its determination to fight against plastic pollution in the ocean, as 10 leaders...

Overgrazing, others threaten Hadejia Nguru Wetlands – NCF

Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has named overgrazing, drought, excessive logging activities and poor management of upstream water development scheme as major threats...