Mr Salako said he will consciously reduce air travel for himself and his family and that each time they travel internationally, they will plant a tree to give back to nature. As part of his New Year resolutions, Nigeria’s minister of state for environment, Iziaq Salako, has pledged to go “greener” in 2024 by ensuring […]
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The first ever meeting of the international members of the Plastics Pact Network convened in South Africa this week, with delegates from around the world meeting in Cape Town. The inaugural three-day intensive programme is a chance for all to share experiences and knowledge to accelerate critical work reducing the global impact of plastic waste, […]
He mentioned three states in Nigeria which he said are top consumers of dog meat. Nigerian women consume more dog meat than their male counterparts, says a wildlife expert in Nigeria, Edem Eniang. Mr Eniang, a professor of wildlife at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, told PREMIUM TIMES in an exclusive interview on […]
Some members of the Niger Delta communities affected by the 2011 Bonga oil spill staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, demanding the enforcement of the award against oil giant, Shell. Some Nigerians from Niger Delta on Monday called on President Bola Tinubu to compel Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company […]
Kampala, Uganda — With fewer public open spaces, players turn to private lots and facilities — if they can afford the rental fees. Boniface Ekungu strolls along a path that offers a view of his former playground. For over 100 years, the lot was a vibrant hub that brought the community together for football, netball […]
Gaborone — Botswana is galvanising the support of southern African countries to lobby against moves by Europe to ban the import of wildlife trophies from Africa. The southern African country, its local communities and the Botswana Wildlife Producers Association said it was important to amplify voices against Europe’s efforts to ban trophy hunting. Trophy hunting […]
In early March 2024 the residents of Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and the economic capital of the country, were hit by extended cuts in water supplies. This was a new low after months of continuous deterioration. Professor in the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand Craig Sheridan […]
Average fish catches by traditional fishing communities along the west African coast have declined significantly over the past three decades. Along the Gulf of Guinea, stretching from Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, fishers launch their wooden canoes from the beach to catch small pelagic fish, like sardines and anchovies, which they sell into local informal markets […]