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Smoke from vehicles destroys air quality in Lagos, Nigeria

Published on by Onoh Innocent Okoro (writer)

Lorry belching out smoke on a commercial motorcyclist (photo: Tunde Akingbade)

Lorry belching out smoke on a commercial motorcyclist

Vehicular emision destroys air quality in Lagos State raising concern over the health of residents

Lekki Visit: The Highs And Lows

Published on by Lilian Agih (writer), Jamila Hamisu Mai Ijali (writer)

 (photo: Oluwaseyi Akerele)

It was a bright, sunny day as we set out on the much anticipated visit to Lekki. Having spent Day One of the Eco Journalism workshop indoors, Lekki was a welcome relieve, especially as it was a first time visit for many.

Forest conservation and management in Nigeria

Published on by Emmanuel Onwuasoanya (writer)

Nigeria conservation centre, Lekki Lagos by Adam Thomas (photo: Adam Thomas)

Nigeria conservation centre, Lekki Lagos by Adam Thomas

Emmanuel Onwuasoanya looks at the extinction of Nigeria's natural habitat and the way forward in environmental issues.

Is Climate Change Africa’s Priority?

Published on by Michael Ilesanmi (writer)

Old man Alakiya gazing at the Atlantic Ocean .....waiting for the sea (photo: Tunde Akingbade)

Old man Alakiya gazing at the Atlantic Ocean .....waiting for the sea

Ssome people on the African continent say talk about climate change is causing people to forget other concerns in Africa. So the question is, are Africans losing sleep over climate change and its effects? Michael Ilesanmi reports.

NIMASA Flouts Presidential Order

Published on by Ayanfeoluwa Lawal (writer), Ibraheem Hamza Muhammad (writer)

Abandoned ship rusting away on Lekki Beach. (photo: )

Abandoned ship rusting away on Lekki Beach.


Six months after a presidential directive to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency(NIMASA) to remove a ship wrecked at the shore of the Lekki beach, nothing has been done about it yet. The wreck still lies there, rusting away.