Environmental Policy

House of Reps Push for Urgent Ban on Dangerous Pesticides
The House of Representatives has called on its pertinent committees to collaborate closely with key agencies and stakeholders to establish a comprehensive plan aimed at...

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Politics Today
20 hours ago20 hours ago

The House of Representatives has called on its pertinent committees to collaborate closely with key agencies and stakeholders to establish a comprehensive plan aimed at the gradual elimination and ultimate prohibition of highly hazardous pesticides within the nation. This directive came after the approval of a motion presented by Hon. Clement Jimbo, the representative for...

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Federal Government Joins Forces with Private Sector to Drive Bold Climate Action
Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has reiterated the Tinubu administration’s dedication to fostering partnerships with authentic private sector stakeholders committed...

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Politics Today
6 days ago6 days ago

Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has reiterated the Tinubu administration’s dedication to fostering partnerships with authentic private sector stakeholders committed to building a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous Nigeria. Akume expressed this commitment upon receiving an accolade from the African Business Ventures and Investment Group (ABVIG), honoring his outstanding contributions...

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Richard Tice’s 15-Year Commitment to Challenging ‘Net Stupid Zero’ Initiatives
Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, frequently mocks the concept of “net stupid zero,” yet his 15-year entrepreneurial journey reveals a consistent endorsement of...

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International News
7 days ago7 days ago

Richard Tice, deputy leader of Reform UK, frequently mocks the concept of “net stupid zero,” yet his 15-year entrepreneurial journey reveals a consistent endorsement of sustainability and renewable energy projects. Reform UK has embedded opposition to green energy and net zero policies into its core agenda. Nigel Farage, the party’s founder, has dismissed net zero...

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Nigeria Calls on IMF and World Bank to Boost Climate Action Funding and Drive Global Change
During the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York, President Bola Tinubu, through Vice President Kashim Shettima, called on major financial institutions-the...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

During the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York, President Bola Tinubu, through Vice President Kashim Shettima, called on major financial institutions-the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and African Development Bank (AfDB)-to significantly increase their investments in climate initiatives. Highlighting the urgency of the climate crisis, Tinubu emphasized that addressing this...

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China, the World’s Biggest Carbon Polluter, Unveils Ambitious New Climate Goal | Climate Crisis News
During a prominent climate summit on Wednesday, President Xi Jinping announced that China aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 7 to 10 percent by...

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International News
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

During a prominent climate summit on Wednesday, President Xi Jinping announced that China aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 7 to 10 percent by the year 2035, marking a significant commitment from the globe’s top emitter of greenhouse gases. In addition to this overarching emissions reduction target, Xi revealed plans to expand China’s wind...

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Ministry and Stakeholders Unite to Combat Harmful Environmental Substances
In a bid to encourage the shift towards environmentally sustainable options, the Federal Ministry of Environment is partnering with various stakeholders to eliminate the use...

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Politics Today
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

In a bid to encourage the shift towards environmentally sustainable options, the Federal Ministry of Environment is partnering with various stakeholders to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals in refrigeration, air conditioning, foam production, aerosols, and fire safety industries. Speaking in Abuja during the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the...

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What Happens Next? Political Scientists Warn as Emergency Rule Over Rivers Comes to an End
On Tuesday, the Political Scientists Association of Nigeria (NPSA) expressed concerns that political tensions in Rivers State could intensify following the conclusion of the emergency...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

On Tuesday, the Political Scientists Association of Nigeria (NPSA) expressed concerns that political tensions in Rivers State could intensify following the conclusion of the emergency rule period. The association warned that if the stakeholders involved in the crisis, which prompted the emergency declaration, fail to honor the agreements made before the emergency rule ends, the...

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Ministries and Stakeholders Unite to Drive the Shift to Low Sulphur Fuels
The Federal Ministry of Environment is actively partnering with various government ministries, agencies, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, alongside other vital stakeholders, to...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

The Federal Ministry of Environment is actively partnering with various government ministries, agencies, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, alongside other vital stakeholders, to facilitate Nigeria’s shift towards the adoption of low-sulphur fuels nationwide. During the observance of the Third International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in Abuja, Environment Minister Balarabe Abbas...

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Federal Government Declares Green Economy and Decarbonisation as Cornerstones of Energy Transition Plan
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the green economy, climate ambition, climate action, and decarbonisation remain pivotal elements in Nigeria’s energy transition strategy, emphasizing the...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the green economy, climate ambition, climate action, and decarbonisation remain pivotal elements in Nigeria’s energy transition strategy, emphasizing the nation’s dedication to meeting its net zero objectives. Olamide Fagbuji, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Technology and Operations, made these remarks in Abuja during the inaugural African...

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Tinubu Calls on Extractive Firms to Lead the Charge in Low-Carbon Transition
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s extractive industries to embrace environmentally friendly and sustainable methods that align with the global shift towards cleaner...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s extractive industries to embrace environmentally friendly and sustainable methods that align with the global shift towards cleaner energy. Speaking at the International Conference on Petroleum, Environment, Solid Minerals and Security (ICPESMS 2025) held in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized the importance of adopting a low-carbon development path, implementing circular...

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