The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and BirdLife International recently co-organized a sub-regional vulture workshop in Abuja. The event, held over three days from 12 to 14 October 2022 was facilitated by the IUCN Conservation Planning Specials Group and brought together…
Save the Planet, Protect the Future. No Excuses for Inaction.
Save the Planet, Protect the Future. No Excuses for Inaction. Eight policy measures that governments should take Joint message of World Future Council members and Right Livelihood Laureates to the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) “Planet Earth is…
Stakeholders task incoming governments to sustain interventions on poverty alleviation
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have advised incoming governments after the 2023 general election to align and sustain national development plans and interventions to end poverty and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They made the call during the High Level…
Foundation donates borehole, laptops to orphanages
Chadash Foundation, a charitable organisation has donated a borehole, foods and laptops to orphanages in Abuja. Mrs Temitope Adeola, founder of the organisation described the kind gesture as ideal and necessary in showing love and giving the orphans sense of…
FDA Advances the New Era of Smarter Food Safety
*FDA finalizes foundational rule to improve traceability of contaminated foods Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an unprecedented advancement in foodborne illness prevention through the finalization of a rule to more effectively trace contaminated food through the food…
Lagos Water Corporation Rejuvenates Mosan Okunola, Abesan Waterworks; set to resume operations soon
…redevelops 3 low yield boreholes, rehabilitates process pumps, restores power supply The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has rejuvenated her two (2) Million Gallons per Day (MGD) Mosan Okunola Waterworks, Abesan for maximum output/efficiency. This was made known today, Tuesday 15th…
World population to hit 8 billion, UN says
A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world’s eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations. “The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity’s shared responsibility for the planet,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said…
Engineers call for proper water management, fast tracking green transition
By Patricia Amogu The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE) under the Aegis of the Nigerian Society of Engineers has called for proper water management and conservation towards achieving a clean global environment. The group made the call at…
African Energy Week Announces 2023 Dates. Road to Cape Town
The African Energy Week 2023 conference and exhibition, which runs from October 16 – 20, will unite African energy policymakers, companies and investors with global partners to address the continent’s oil and gas industry challenges and embrace opportunities. The African…
From COP27 to G20: Global Youth Urge World Leaders to Uphold Multilateralism and Empower Young People
Ahead of G20, students from 15 prestigious universities in nine countries called on world leaders to empower young people and uphold the principles of multilateralism in order to transition net-zero carbon commitments into action. The call to action comes from…