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Mining without Poison: Addressing the Threat of Heavy Metals in Mining

KEY TAKEAWAYS Mining activities release toxic heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, posing significant threats to water, soil, air, and human health. Incidents like the 2010 Zamfara lead...

Climate Finance and Emerging Issues from COP 29: What Next for Nigeria?

KEY TAKEAWAYS: COP29 set new, ambitious financial goals, including tripling the annual climate finance commitment for developing countries to $300 billion and aiming to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually...

Health And Environmental Challenges Associated with Plastic Waste

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Plastics are non-biodegradable and may progressively break down into smaller particles (micro and nano plastics) that can be trapped in water and foods without visible traces. Plastics...

Transforming Nigeria’s Power Grid: Pathways to Sustainable and Reliable Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Aging Power Grid with High Losses: Nigeria’s power grid is outdated and loses about 40% of generated power due to inefficiencies, far above the global standard of 8-12%, limiting...

The Impact Of Deforestation On Nigeria’s Biodiversity: Causes And Consequences

KEY TAKEAWAYS Nigeria’s forests host an impressive array of biodiversity. Deforestation and biodiversity loss are deeply interlinked, with one exacerbating the other. As forests degrade, biodiversity...

The Linkages Between Climate Change and Watershed Development in Nigeria

Key Takeaways Climate change exacerbates water scarcity and water related hazards. Watershed management guarantees water and soil conservation for food and water security. Healthier watersheds support...

Emerging Trends and Opportunities in Plastic Waste Recycling in Nigeria

The Foundation for Investigative Journalism reports that Nigeria is now the second largest plastic polluter in the world only behind India. TAKEAWAYS Innovative Recycling Techniques: Densification:...

Energy Efficiency: A Hidden Energy Source for Nigerians Amid Rising Energy Costs

Takeaways: Energy Efficiency Saves Money: With electricity prices in Nigeria rising to ₦209.5 per kWh, using less energy can help lower electricity bills for households and businesses. Energy...