By Cecilia Ologunagba UN Secretary-General António Guterres has hailed late Nelson Mandela, the first black President of Post-Apartheid South Africa and racial justice icon for the outstanding legacy he left after his demise. Guterres described Mandela as healer and mentor…
Wildfires raging across Europe force thousands to flee……
By Rebecca Falconer Wildfires are spreading across Europe and forcing more people to flee as a deadly heat wave envelopes much of the continent that officials warn is being driven is being aggravated by climate change. The big picture: Firefighters are tackling blazes in searing heat…
UNESCO-Huawei Technology-enabled Open Schools for All Project Progress Reviewed in Cross-country Seminar
A three-day cross-country seminar hosted in Accra, Ghana on the subject of the Technology-enabled Open Schools for All (TeOSS) project drew to a close on July 7. The project was put together to ensure the continuity and quality of learning under…
Proposed Water Bill is in line with Global Best Practices in Water Resources Development and Management
It has become pertinent to place on record, yet again, that the proposed Nigeria Water Resources Bill has not introduced significantly new items to the already existing and operational Water Laws in Nigeria. The Bill before the National Assembly is…
Clarifying Misconceptions on the Revised National Water Resources Bill…
Recriminations were thrown around once again with the reintroduction of the National Water Resources Bill at the National Assembly penultimate week. So much has been said and written about the bill with a lot of angst, sentiments and unbridled opposition…
Dangote Cement plants 7,205 trees to commemorate 2022 World Environment Day
In its bid to promote environmental sustainability, Dangote Cement Plc has planted 7,205 trees across Africa to commemorate the 2022 Environmental Day. The company made the disclosure in a statement signed by Mr Francis Awowole-Browne, Media and Communication Personnel, Dangote…
Historic heat wave, wildfires hit Europe as temperatures climb in U.S.
By Andrew Freedman A deadly heat wave is enveloping France and the U.K. after tormenting Spain and Portugal, bringing the likelihood of a new all-time high temperature record in both countries. Climate change is a key factor involved in this ongoing disaster,…
Why Nigerian Youths Are Calling For Urgent Implementation Of Climate Act
Climate change is one of the defining issues of our age. Nigeria is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change and this situation calls for an urgent action to reduce the impact of climate change and ensure that…
National MSMEs award recipient seeks govt intervention
By Bashir Rabe Mani Dr Zayyanu Tanko, a winner of the National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Award, has solicited for grants and soft loans from the Federal and State Governments. Tanko, who is also the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of…
Pan-African coalition ‘ll advance just energy transition — Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says a Pan-African position articulated and promoted by leaders of the continent on global Net-zero emissions target by 2050-2060, will further advance quest for a just energy transition. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in…