Waste Management

Accelerating Climate Action

Women Leading the Charge: Accelerating Climate Action for a Sustainable Future

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By Ify Onyekwere As the world pushes for accelerated climate action, women are stepping forward, leading transformative initiatives that bridge sustainability, policy, and education. On the latest episode of Climate Fact File with Ify Onyekwere, two voices—Uzochukwudinma Awele Otakpor and Rifkatu Joseph Odeyemi—shared their insights on environmental sustainability, circular economy, and the intersection of faith […]

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Environmental Crisis

Plastic Waste and Climate Change: Nigeria’s Dual Environmental Crisis

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By David Arome Nigerian streets are turning into flood traps as drainages meant to channel water are clogged with plastic waste. This practice is largely fuelled by the wrong perception that water would take the waste away, leading to environmental crisis. The usual excitement that comes when it rains turns out to be an unforgettable

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Dr Chimere Ohajinwa

Dr Chimere Ohajinwa Advocates for Sustainability at Green Christmas Celebration

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By Ify Onyekwere Children and youth from secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, gathered in an inspiring display of intellectual and creative prowess at the 2024 Green Christmas Debate and Choral Competitions, a platform aimed at promoting sustainable practices during the festive season. The event, organized by Dr Chimere Ohajinwa, brought to the

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Energy Solutions

Waste-to-Energy Solutions: Transforming Nigerian Cities

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By Ify Onyekwere The vibrant airwaves of People’s 105.5FM carried an insightful discussion that has the potential to reshape the energy landscape of Nigeria. The radio edition of The Development Report, titled “Waste-to-Energy Solutions for Nigerian Cities,” featured Nwankwo Nnenna, a Climate Change and Energy Expert who passionately shared her vision for a cleaner and

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Cholera outbreak

Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria: Expert Calls for Improved Waste Management

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By Ify Onyekwere On the 6th of January 2024, “The Development Report” on People’s 105.5FM delved into the escalating cholera outbreak in Nigeria and the critical role of waste management in curbing the outbreak. The program featured Dr. Chimere May Ohajinwa, an Environmental Toxicologist and Public Health Expert, who provided an in-depth analysis of the

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