Climate Change

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  • NHRC sets up committee on climate-driven human rights violations

    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a decisive step forward in the fight against environmental injustice by inaugurating a dedicated committee to address climate-driven human rights violations. This initiative marks a crucial shift in how environmental degradation is perceived and tackled in Nigeria. A Shift in Perspective: Climate Change as a Human Rights […]
  • Flooding Is a Public Health Emergency, Says Lagos Health Commissioner

    The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has issued a stark warning to residents, declaring that the persistent flooding in the state is no longer just an environmental issue but a full-blown public health emergency. Following his recent visits to several flood-impacted communities across Lagos, Abayomi highlighted how rising water levels do far […]