Archives Tag: environment
Tourism and the Environment
April 19, 2022
Tourism is all about mobility. It is the right of people to move from one place to the other. This socio-economic phenomenon is sometimes triggered by curiosity, the need to explore the world. And when we say the world, we are referring to both nature and the cultures of people. Read more about Travel and … Continue reading Tourism and the Environment
By ann
International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies
April 19, 2022
Air pollution poses great threat to human health and it’s attributed to be one of the greatest environmental health risk to man. However, it is also an avoidable causes of death and diseases in the world. In 2016, activities relating to indoor and outdoor air pollution, accounted for an estimated 6.5 million premature deaths throughout the … Continue reading International Day Of Clean Air For Blue Skies
By ugo-chinedu
5th Nigeria Build Expo
April 19, 2022
5th Nigeria Build Expo; Celebrating 60 Years Of Success And Innovation In The Nigeria Build And Construction Environment Landmark Center, Victoria Island is gearing up to host its largest annual event, the 5th edition of the Nigeria Build Expo, to be held from October 6th to 8th,2020 organized by Elan Expo West Africa. The Nigeria Build expo is … Continue reading 5th Nigeria Build Expo
Ending Plastic Pollution in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Environmental pollution is one of the problems facing our country, Nigeria. The country is occupied by millions of peoples whose daily activities directly or indirectly threaten the environment. Pollution is one of the negative consequences of man’s interaction with his environment. Take plastics for instance, they serve a variety of purpose to man. They are … Continue reading Ending Plastic Pollution in Nigeria
VisionScape and a Cleaner Lagos: A Case of Policy Somersault
April 19, 2022
Everyone now knows that the widely touted #CleanLagos mantra which gained much ground in 2018 was just a PR ruse to give credence to the below par job the company has been doing since they took over the management of waste across Lagos. The CleanLagos hashtag trended across social media from the sheer effort of … Continue reading VisionScape and a Cleaner Lagos: A Case of Policy Somersault
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Awards Environment
Disruptive Africa Innovation Growth Workshop
April 19, 2022
Technology, environment and the media largely influence value perception, and this value is used by the consumers/employers to decide whether or not to purchase your products and services. 5 years down the line will your customers still want your products/services considering the rise of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Internet of Things, Machine learning, Augmented, Mixed realities … Continue reading Disruptive Africa Innovation Growth Workshop
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Top 10 Ways to ‘Stay Green’ During A Vacation
April 19, 2022
Staying green is a lifestyle change that is necessary for the long-term enjoyment of resources. It is important to be eco-friendly, or environmentally friendly. Most tourists are guilty of polluting beaches, caves or even hilltops whenever they visit. A year or two ago, a travel blogger bemoaned her first experience at Awhum Cave and Falls … Continue reading Top 10 Ways to ‘Stay Green’ During A Vacation
By ann
Man vs Plastic: Who Dies First?
April 19, 2022
Editor’s Note: World Environment Day occurs on the 5th of June every year, and serves to raise awareness for the protection of our environment. Last week, I was meeting a few friends at a popular Lagos lagoon-front clubhouse, we were treated to a scenic view with luxury boats gently bobbing on the soft waves repeatedly … Continue reading Man vs Plastic: Who Dies First?
By lolade
20 Commonly Grown Flowers in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Just before you source for flowers for your garden, you might want to know their names and a little more about them. Here are twenty you can find in Nigeria. 1. Aloe Vera: The popular succulent aloe is easy to grow and is grown for beauty and medicinal purposes. 2. Cacti: Because of its thorns, … Continue reading 20 Commonly Grown Flowers in Nigeria
By nnenna
How to Prevent Flooding Around You
April 19, 2022
It is quite a scene around Lagos especially Lagos Island axis and its environs, where a number of houses, roads, vehicles have been submerged by water due to the heavy downpour of rain. While this is not a strange sight across riverine areas, it is necessary to take precautionary methods to prevent reoccurrence. These areas … Continue reading How to Prevent Flooding Around You
By adepeju
Health Lessons from ‘The Orchard’: Wash Fruits before Eating
April 19, 2022
There might seem to be nothing harmful about eating fruits which appear “clean” on the outside. After all, it is expected that processes involved from the farm to the retailer should make them ready to eat. However, Theresa Weir in her memoir, The Orchard, shares an unnerving revelation. As relates to this subject, she shares … Continue reading Health Lessons from ‘The Orchard’: Wash Fruits before Eating
By nnenna
Business Profile: Waste Matters Nigeria Limited
April 19, 2022
Waste management is a big issue in Nigeria. Every day, thousands of tons of waste are generated from homes, businesses, and on the go, by individuals and groups of people all over the country. Unfortunately, the capacity to adequately deal with the massive amounts of waste produced by a wide range of activities and processes … Continue reading Business Profile: Waste Matters Nigeria Limited
Blood Moon Occurs in Nigeria: Stay Calm, Says Scientist
April 19, 2022
An official of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASDRA) has advised Nigerians not to panic over the lunar eclipse which occurred this morning. Dr. Benjamin Ayetunji, NASRDA Chief Scientific Officer (Engineering and Space Systems), gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The lunar eclipse began at 01:11 a.m. … Continue reading Blood Moon Occurs in Nigeria: Stay Calm, Says Scientist
By ejura
Happy Earth Day: How Can We Get Involved?
April 19, 2022
Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, and events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It is also a day set aside by the United Nations to celebrate the earth and bring attention to stopping all acts that deplete the earth of its elements. The idea of celebrating Earth … Continue reading Happy Earth Day: How Can We Get Involved?
By ejura
Cleanup Nigeria Project Presents ‘Clean Up Ketu’
April 19, 2022
The Cleanup Nigeria Project is the brainchild of two Non-Governmental Organisations dedicated to environmental hygiene, Passion House and Recycle Points. In accordance with the Seventh Millennium Development Goal, the initiative seeks to ensure environmental sustainability in Nigeria through local waste management, recycling and land sanitation. Its activities include the cleanup of dirty gutters, drainages and … Continue reading Cleanup Nigeria Project Presents ‘Clean Up Ketu’