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The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority has impounded 10 cows in the Arola area of Apete, Ibadan, for alleged illegal open grazing and environmental nuisance, enforcing the state's 2019 anti-open grazing law.
Space Summit: Africa Does Not Want to Continue to Be Left Behind
African nations expressed a strong desire to advance their space capabilities and avoid being marginalized in the sector at the International Space Summit in Paris, emphasizing cooperation and inclusive technology development.
Hong Kong authorities have significantly reduced the time for environmental impact assessments (EIAs) by up to half through the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). This is part of a broader government initiative to enhance efficiency across various public services.
Nigeria's Federal Government is offering over 4,000 abandoned mine pits in Plateau State to private investors for conversion into energy, tourism, and fishery projects, following a fatal collapse.
In a shocking incident, two unidentified masked men threw petrol bombs at the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board office. The attack occurred on Monday afternoon, and no casualties or damage were reported. The police have registered a case and are investigating the in…
Kenya's Maasai Mara, a famous wildlife reserve, is under pressure from habitat loss, human activity, and tourism development. Conservationists warn that unchecked development is damaging wildlife habitats and threatening the annual migration of wildebeest, zebras, and gaz…
Greek officials have long lobbied for Mount Olympus to be included on the Unesco list of world heritage sites, citing both its cultural and environmental significance. The area was declared as Greece's first national forest in 1938, and further environmental protection ca…
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought highlights the need for rangeland restoration.
Thames Water, the UK's largest water company, is facing financial collapse due to billions of pounds of debt. The company's lenders have proposed a £10bn rescue deal, but ministers have objected, raising concerns about consumer and environmental protection.