186 He also stressed the importance of collaboration and collective action in addressing environmental challenges By Azogor Ideba Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to tackling climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for mangrove restoration. Speaking during the courtesy call visit of the National Council on Climate […]
210 He highlighted the increasing impact of climate change on aviation and other critical sectors, stressing the importance of early warning systems. By Sahara Reporters The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), warning of a late onset of rainfall in many parts of the country, extreme weather conditions, and […]
132 The court also adjourned the case till February 7, 2025, for a hearing. By Emem Joshua A Magistrate Court in Calabar, Cross River State has granted bail to embattled environmental activist, Odey Oyama, after spending days in police custody. The court also adjourned the case till February 7, 2025, for a hearing. Oyama, the […]
187 As an outspoken critic of unlawful logging activities, Comrade Oyama has dedicated his life to advocating for environmental protection and the rights of local communities. By TheInvestigator The environmental NGO community in Cross River State is voicing serious concerns following the arrest of Comrade Odey Oyama, a prominent environmentalist and human rights defender. Oyama […]
230 By Patrick Obia On April 20, 2024, a tragedy unfolded in Shikpeche, a quiet community nestled in Bishiri North, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. What should have been another day of labor turned fatal for Peter Shinong and Emmanuel Ushikeh, two young men who died while working in an illegal mining […]
935 He noted that “no one can enter a community and mine without the help of the community,” reiterating the failure of the REDD+ project. By Archibong Jeremiah The Chairman of Cross River State Forestry Commission, Hon George O’Ben Etchi has revealed that “the 260-kilometer Calabar-Katsina-Ala Superhighway project of the Ben Ayade administration was a […]
665 At press time, the actual facticity rocked by the explosion is unknown and no record of casualty has been announced. By Christiana Ofem and Able Winnard A pipeline exploded this morning (Tuesday 14 May 2024) between 10 am and 10:20 am in the Gbarain axis in Yenagoa LGA, Bayelsa State. According to Niger Delta […]
1,210 The 14 suspects arrested were handed over to the NSCDC for prosecution on April 4, 2024. By Able Winnard NNS Pathfinder, a Nigerian Navy Ship has dismantled 16 illegal refineries in Elem-Krakama community, Degema Local Government Area in Rivers State. These refineries could refine 9.6 million liters of crude oil. Additionally, 210 metric tonnes […]
767 The launching was part of activities marking the 2024 International Day of Forest held at Idundu Beach, Akpabuyo local government area of the State. By Archibong Jeremiah Center for Social Studies and Development – We The People launched the Community Participatory Mangrove Restoration Project (CopMaRP). The launching was part of activities marking the 2024 […]
703 They called for the protection of forests in the state because “it is still among the IUCN 25 recognized biodiversity hotspots in the world and should be protected.” By Archibong Jeremiah Stakeholders in the forestry sector have thanked the current administration in Cross River State led by Sen. Bassey Edet Otu for lifting the […]
636 ‘’We are committed to translating these discussions, collaborations, and agreements into actionable steps that will positively impact our environment, economy, and the well-being of our citizens.’’ By Guardian Nigeria The Cross River State Government said it has taken the first concrete step towards the industrialization and economic growth of the state. The state signed […]
460 By Sylvia Akpan Climate and Sustainable Development Network, CSDEVNET, led by Ugah Godwin Unimke, South-South Coordinator in commemoration of 2023 Climate Change Week, 20th November, 2023, organized a workshop to seek climate justice on how to sustain the grassroots movement for action. The network is in partnership with Pan African Climate Justice, PACJA, Africa […]
904 By News Agency of Nigeria, NAN No fewer than five riverine communities in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta have been sacked by flood, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports. Mr. Kenren Pere, Councillor representing Ogbinbiri Ward 18, in Asigborodo Community disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Warri. Pere said that […]
1,334 By Interesting Engineering The “Erodium Copy” robot, inspired by nature, buries seeds deep underground to aid reforestation and protect endangered species. Watch:
637 By NewTelegraphNG The Ogoni – American organizations; National Union of Ogoni Students, NUOS Int’l USA, Center for Democracy Human Rights and Anti-Corruption and Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP have urged the Federal Government of Nigeria, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Ministry of the Niger Delta Development, on the […]
384 By Abdulkareem Mojeed, Premium Times Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said African nations are devoted to tackling the devastating impact of climate change across the continent. He added, however, that the various countries across the continent will be doing so on their terms. The President disclosed this while addressing world leaders Tuesday at […]
