Environment

Government to domesticate UN convention on combating desertification
After 21 year of entering into force globally, the Federal Government plans to domesticate the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, (UNCCD) in a move to fight desertification and drought in 11 frontline States.
14 Aug  
FG to phase-out polythene bags, begins proposal for new GEF grant
14 Aug  
UNHabitat commits to Africa’s Youth
7 Aug  
Nigerian vultures face extinction
7 Aug  
Experts seek dialogue on environmental laws
7 Aug  
Lagos sets deadline for a filthy free city
7 Aug  
Anambra commits N1 billion to erosion projects
7 Aug  
FG begins waste-to-wealth scheme in Abia  
7 Aug  
FG plans greenhouse gas inventory, mitigation actions
31 Jul  
Akwa Ibom demands list of surveyors
31 Jul  
‘Natural ecosystems are cheap, effective barriers to climate impacts’
31 Jul  
Experts disagree with government over the reviews of EIA Act
31 Jul  
Water operators list challenges to Nigeria’s SDG target 
24 Jul