Public health experts have urged all levels of government to focus more on environmental cleanliness and hygiene. They warned that relying too much on vaccines cannot guarantee lasting good health. The call came during the 10th National Conference on Environment and Health, organised by the Living Sciences Foundation at the University of Ilesa, Osun State. …
World maritime powers are meeting in London this week to negotiate what could become a landmark climate deal for the global shipping industry. The proposed measure seeks to cut emissions, fund green energy, and push ships away from fossil fuels. At the heart of the talks is a plan to introduce a global fee on …
Nigeria has rolled out fresh initiatives to curb air pollution and safeguard public health as the nation joined the world in marking the third International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in Abuja. Delivering the keynote address, Minister of Environment Balarabe Abbas Lawal described air pollution as the “leading environmental health risk” globally. He …
The Federal Government has commissioned a modern Vehicular Emission Testing Centre in Maraba, Nasarawa State, to curb air pollution and protect public health. The centre emerged through a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Nasarawa State Government, and Bhustan Energy and Environmental Services Limited. It aims to monitor and regulate harmful emissions from …
By Esther Ososanya The Trump administration has urged multiple countries to oppose any global treaty that limits plastic production. This position puts the U.S. directly at odds with more than 100 countries pushing for ambitious action against plastic pollution. In a communication dated July 25, U.S. officials stated they would not support production caps, bans …
By Ubong Usoro Recently, there's been a lot of buzz about how people can make money from the condensed water that drips from air conditioning units. On social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), you've probably seen posts declaring, “AC water can change your life.” Some claim you can harvest this water and make millions …
By Esther Ososanya Luxury Meets Leakage Abuja’s highbrow Asokoro district, home to state government lodges, embassies, and churches, is grappling with a growing sewage crisis that residents say threatens public health and undermines the prestige of the capital's elite zone. Untreated wastewater has been seen flowing freely across key junctions, including the ECOWAS secretariat …
