Niger Delta Environmental Governance: Rivers-based civil society groups and activists under HOMEF are pushing a community-driven protection model that centers indigenous knowledge, local languages and collective action, unveiling the MEEDECOR Ecological Knowledge Centre in Khana, while urging a rethink of failed leadership and governance approaches. Oil Pollution Accountability: A UK court has ruled that allegations against Shell witnesses who allegedly misled proceedings in a Niger Delta pollution case will be heard at a trial starting in May. Tree-Planting Quality Over Numbers: A new analysis warns that planting trees in the wrong ecosystems can harm livelihoods and replace habitats, stressing survival and restoration in the right places. Climate & Disaster Alerts: NiMet issued a severe thunderstorm alert affecting 26 states and the FCT, warning of flash floods, power disruptions and risks to farmlands. Flood Risk Management: Niger State warned Kaduna River communities about possible higher water levels and a potential controlled release from Shiroro Reservoir. Nature-Based Recovery: Julius Berger and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation report about 95% survival of 5,000 indigenous trees planted in Rivers and the FCT, citing early ecological recovery. Agri-Livelihoods: IFAD-LIFE-ND says it has contributed $68.7m to Nigeria’s economy, boosting food security and jobs for women and youth across Niger Delta states.