Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Minister of Environment

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 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
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
November 10, 2025

Minister of environment Balarabe Lawal’s mother dies

She died on Saturday in Zaria, following a brief illness.

Hajiya Dayyaba and Balarabe Lawal
February 27, 2025

FG reaffirms commitment to Ogoni cleanup, inaugurates water projects

This was disclosed in a statement by Nenibarini Zabbey, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project project coordinator.

Pollution in Ogoniland
November 24, 2024

Tinubu’s govt promises promotion of Nigerians low-sulphur fuel, CNG

The federal government has assured Nigerians and all key stakeholders of adequate low-sulphur fuel and compressed natural gas promotion

Fuel pump
October 19, 2024

FG assures of adequate security in forest reserves, parks

Mr Goni, “We are concerned about the regeneration of our forests; national park is the bedrock to the regeneration of forests in the country.’’

forest
May 29, 2024

House committee threatens to sanction environment minister, NEMA DG over refusal to honour invitations

The heads of the agencies were absent at the committee sittings and did not send representatives.

NEMA
May 19, 2024

Tinubu establishes committee on green economic initiatives, appoints Ajuri as special envoy

The committee will coordinate and oversee all the policies and programmes on climate action and green economic development.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
May 8, 2024

FG kicks off plantation of indigenous, exotic trees in 36 states

“Nigerians have continuously treated the forests as if it is an inexhaustible resource.’’

Trees