Friday, June 26, 2026

Balarabe Lawal

June 17, 2026

Cross River: Nigeria commits to carbon markets, climate resilience to save mangroves

Environment minister Balarabe Lawal said Nigeria was committed to sustaining the mangrove ecosystem and boosting its blue economy by promoting climate-resilient livelihoods.

Cross river mangrove
May 12, 2026

FG backs UN-IOM climate mobility investment drive

Mr Lawal stressed the need for greater investment in climate finance, resilient infrastructure, livelihoods and stronger regional cooperation.

International Organisation for Migration
April 30, 2026

GEF-UNIDO project industrialises without degrading Nigeria’s environment: FG

The project was funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation.

Polluted environment
April 1, 2026

FG reaffirms commitment to tackling forest loss, backs wildlife protection efforts

He commended UNODC for empowering young Nigerians to take action in wildlife protection.

Balarabe Lawal
March 5, 2026

UN inaugurates solar power project to reduce energy costs in Nigeria

He said that the initiative marked a step toward renewable energy adoption within the UN system.

Phase I of the Greening of the UN House project
March 3, 2026

Ayatollah: Israel bombs meeting as Iranian regime gathers to elect new supreme leader

“The Israelis just struck the meeting of the Iranian Supreme Council where officials were gathering to choose a new Supreme Leader, Mr Yingst said.

ISRAELI SECURITY FORCE
March 3, 2026

Tinubu inaugurates renewed hope climate change awareness tour

Mr Tinubu stated, “Today we inaugurate a movement, the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour.

President Bola Tinubu
February 19, 2026

Senate seeks special funding for environment ministry to tackle erosion, flooding

The senator said that efforts should be intensified on coastal flood mitigation, among others. 

Nigerian Senate
January 28, 2026

FG approves N2 billion for standard laboratories, research

Mr Marwa said human capital remained the most valuable asset in any knowledge-based economy.

African scientists
January 20, 2026

FG validates national policy to address land degradation

The minister said the validated document would effectively address the menace of desertification, land degradation, and drought.

Balarabe Lawal