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Why Nigeria's climate future may depend on lawyers
11+ hour, 55+ min ago (220+ words) The quality of [climate] governance will determine whether we succeed or fail in tackling the climate emergency. But the judicial system may become our weak link. We do not have strong lawyers representing Nigeria [in climate negotiations]." " Ewah Eleri, ICEED....
Consumers can sell excess solar power to Discos " FG
12+ hour, 6+ min ago (722+ words) The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has commenced the implementation of the Net Billing Regulations 2026, creating a framework that will allow eligible electricity consumers with renewable energy systems, particularly solar installations, to generate electricity for their own use and sell surplus…...
FG unveils one million tree-planting campaign at Nigerian Defence Academy
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (582+ words) Dignitaries at the one million tree-planting launch at the NDA, Kaduna on Monday. Credit: Godwin Isenyo. The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated a one-million-tree-planting campaign at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, in a move aimed at tackling climate change, desertification,…...
UN report highlights growing urban climate plans
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (482+ words) The analysis, released recently at the just-concluded 13th session of the World Urban Forum in Azerbaijan, reviewed 142 national climate plans submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change before 15 April" 2026. According to the report, governments are increasingly recognising that…...
FG restates commitment to electric vehicle adoption drive
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (455+ words) The Federal Government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to promoting electric vehicles and clean transportation as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria's transport sector, deepen industrialisation, and advance the country's green energy agenda. The commitment was made at the inaugural…...
NLC, Nigerian workers and Bonn test of climate justice
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (803+ words) Punch Newspapers NLC, Nigerian workers and Bonn test of climate justice Kindly share this story: There is something profoundly symbolic about workers discussing climate change in a country where millions still struggle daily with electricity shortages, unemployment, inflation and collapsing…...
Stakeholders advocate community participation in Lagos flood control
1+ week, 1+ day ago (464+ words) Stakeholders in disaster and emergency management have called for stronger community participation in flood prevention and emergency preparedness in Lagos State amid projections of increased flood risks during the 2026 rainy season. The call was made on Tuesday during a flood…...
Pan-Atlantic University, NNPC partner on environmental discourse
1+ week, 1+ day ago (195+ words) The Centre for Media and Communication Research, Pan-Atlantic University, in partnership with the NNPC Foundation, will host the 2nd NNPC Foundation Symposium on Energy and Environmental Communication. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of CMCR, Prof Nelson Okorie,…...
Experts to FG: Convert harmful gas emissions to energy
1+ week, 4+ day ago (656+ words) Energy experts at a workshop on Methane Recovery and Power Integration in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to adopt a strategic framework aimed at converting methane emissions into energy resources capable of supporting 4. 2 million households annually. The experts…...
Cut emissions, boost clean energy via methane, experts urge FG
1+ week, 4+ day ago (662+ words) Methane | Climate and Clean Air Coalition Experts at a workshop on Methane Recovery and Power Integration in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to adopt a strategic framework aimed at converting methane emissions into energy resources capable of supporting…...