Beyond the Rain: How Poor Waste Disposal Worsens Urban Flooding in Nigeria
Heavy rainfall is often identified as the main cause of flooding, but across many urban communities in Nigeria, the impact…
Environment
Continue reading
Sachet Water and Nigeria’s Growing Plastic Waste Challenge
Sachet water has become a common source of drinking water for millions of Nigerians, largely because it is affordable, portable…
Noise pollution in Ibadan: A growing problem many residents still overlook
When conversations around environmental pollution come up, most people immediately think of flooding, poor waste disposal, blocked drainage channels, or…
Oyo Assembly Backs Cashew Farmers, Tightens Rules
Oyo Assembly Moves to Protect Local Cashew Farmers, Strengthens Rules on Foreign Investors The Oyo State House of Assembly has…
Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica, Leaves Island Flooded and Powerless
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm in Jamaican history, has left widespread destruction across the island, cutting power to nearly 75%…
Lagos Government Seals Church, Companies Over Noise and Air Pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several establishments in the Ifako-Ijaiye and Igando areas for violating environmental…
Vanishing Waters: Argungu’s Shrinking River and the Death of Tradition
The Sokoto River at Argungu, once a value custom in Kebbi State, is vanishing before our eyes. What used to…
Paradise Lost: How Plastic Pollution Is Drowning Lagos Beaches
Lagos’ coastline has long been a hub of leisure, culture, and commerce. Beaches such as Elegushi, Oniru, Alpha, and Eleko…
Shettima Calls for Global Reforms at UNGA-80
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, addressing UNGA-80 on behalf of President Tinubu, called for urgent UN reforms, stronger African representation, and moral diplomacy on Gaza, while reaffirming Nigeria’s push for 7% economic growth.
Ukraine War Threatens Global Order – Zelenskyy
“Ukraine war is not regional – it is a test of global order,” Zelenskyy warns UN.