The Sargasso: A Floating Forest in a Sea Without Shores
A world wonder and an evolving mystery, this is. Far out in the North Atlantic, east of Florida and west of the Azores, lies a peculiar body of water unlike any other on Earth — the Sargasso Sea. It is the only sea in the world without a coastline,…
President Tinubu Environmental Plan and Mounting Ecological Threats
Nigeria is in the midst of an environmental reckoning. The country’s natural resources, vital for the livelihoods of millions, are under siege from a range of ecological threats; air and water pollution, deforestation, desertification, open defecation,…
Lagos Trains 500 Polytechnic Students in CNG Conversion as Nigeria Pushes for Cleaner Energy Future
As Nigeria intensifies its transition from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), the Lagos State Government has launched a one-month intensive training programme to equip 500 polytechnic students with hands-on skills in CNG vehicle conversion. The…
Lagos to Enforce Ban on Single-Use Plastics from July 2025
The Lagos State Government has announced it will begin full enforcement of a ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) starting July 1, 2025. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement on Monday via his official X…
Africa’s Climate Crisis: Rising Heat, Relentless Floods, and Growing Droughts Threaten Continent’s Future
Africa is facing an intensifying climate emergency, with extreme weather patterns wreaking havoc across its diverse landscapes, communities, and economies. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has sounded the alarm on how rising temperatures,…
Katsina’s Equestrian City and Africa’s Energy Drive Signal Bold New Frontiers
Katsina State is making an audacious leap, one that blends heritage, tourism, and sports innovation. The state has secured approval to host what is being described as Africa’s first Equestrian City, a mega project that could transform the region into a…
“Don’t Shut the Sun Out”: Why Nigeria’s Solar Panel Ban Could Derail Clean Energy Progress
When Deborah Fadeyi launched Vector Energy in 2020, her vision was clear: to free Nigerians from unreliable power grids and noisy generators through clean, accessible solar energy. Five years later, her company operates in over 20 states, providing…
Toxic Plastics: New Study Links Household Chemicals to Over 350,000 Global Heart Deaths
A growing body of scientific evidence has once again sounded the alarm about the invisible dangers lurking in everyday plastics. According to a groundbreaking global analysis, daily exposure to a chemical commonly used to soften plastics may be…
Climate Change: Nigerian Energy Transition Dialogues Meet Herd Advocacy
Climate change conversations are getting interesting and taking dynamic forms every passing day. It’s billowing past its western source to having a global common place. In Nigeria, these conversations are getting bolder and embracing imaginative…
Nigeria to Launch National Agribusiness Policy to Boost Food Security, Stabilise Prices
The Nigerian government is gearing up to launch the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM), a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening agricultural productivity, stabilising food prices, and driving economic growth. The NAPM is part of a…