By Doosuur Iwambe Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have asked the federal government to compel Shell to clean up the massive pollution its extractive activities have created in the Niger Delta. The CSOs cautioned that Shell’s plan to move offshore is only targeted at evading the scrutiny that its onshore activities have attracted. The […]
The Indian capital, Delhi, has launched a car rationing system as it battles hazardous levels of pollution. From 4 to 15 November, only cars with either odd or even number plates will be allowed on the roads each day, officials said. READ ALSO Britain to raise minimum wage to two-thirds of median earnings Such a […]
The Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Magnus Ngei Abe, has called for a summit of stakeholders to find lasting solution to the issue of the pollution of the environment by black soot in Rivers State. Senator Abe made the call while speaking at a special thanksgiving service and reception held […]
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitments at tackling environmental challenges as well as ensuring the safety of lives and properties of Nigerians and sustaining the environments for unhindered socio-economic activities. The Minister of Environment, Mr. Ibrahim Jibril stated this at the 2nd Mid Term Review (MTR) of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project […]
That noise is hazardous to human health is an understatement. More so, it is an enemy of the environment. An investigation has revealed that noise pollution in Nigeria is mainly generated from religious houses, record stores and bars. The most modern entrant to the noise scourge in the country is product promotions by companies, blaring […]