Nigeria / Biodiversity
Federal Government seeks tougher sanctions for wildlife crime
Officials called for stronger penalties and closer cooperation to protect endangered species, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
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Nigeria / Sustainability
Nigeria and UNEP work on waste management frameworks for Africa
The collaboration covers environmentally sound waste management, including the role and protection of informal waste workers.
Nigeria / Sustainability
Nigeria introduces new regulations on plastic waste
The National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations, 2026 address producer responsibility, recycling and the circular economy.
Nigeria / Biodiversity
Government launches Securing Nigeria’s Forest Future Country Package
The ministry presents the package as a framework for forest management, land restoration, biodiversity and climate resilience.
Nigeria / Climate
Environment ministry calls for clean air to be central to national planning
The Federal Ministry of Environment urged citizens to treat clean air as a core part of Nigeria's environmental and development agenda.
Nigeria / Climate
Academic urges more tree planting in Lagos to cope with heat and floods
Reforestation was put forward as a response to heatwaves, flooding, deforestation and biodiversity loss in the city.
Nigeria / Biodiversity
UNILAG hosts the 5th Africa Congress for Conservation Biology
The congress focused on indigenous solutions and policy for biodiversity conservation in a changing climate.
Nigeria / Climate
Shifting rains and insecurity are changing Nigeria’s farming calendar
The Guardian Nigeria reports on how extreme weather and insecurity are affecting when and where farmers can work.
Nigeria / Climate
Stakeholders link climate pressure and resource scarcity to threats to peace
Participants at a gathering reported by The Guardian Nigeria warned that competition over land and resources can affect livelihoods and security.