By Fabian Ekeruche Wild Africa Fund has advocated for strong laws and enforcement to protect endangered species. This is contained in a statement signed by Kelechukwu Iruoma, Nigeria Representative, Wild Africa Fund on Friday in Lagos. The global community…
Deanne De Vries’ Africa: Open for Business wins the inaugural BCA African Business Book of the Year
– Mozambican based De Vries, who spent a career in the logistics space primarily in Africa, was rewarded for her book Africa: Open for Business as thinner of the inaugural BCA African Business Book of the Year Awards – Economist…
ust energy transition for Africa dependent on transformative national processes
By Okereke, Treyer, et al. We believe the current approach to framing, designing, and implementing energy transition plans and partnerships risks jeopardising long-term and sustainable just energy transitions across Africa and among the broader Global South. Current transition plans…
Biodiversity: 2nd Edition of the International Argane Tree Exhibition in Agadir opens
This exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate an emblematic tree of Morocco, carrying an ancestral heritage and serving as a true pillar for local communities The International Argane Tree Fair (www.SalonInternationalArganier.ma) is organized as part of the celebration of the…
The Evolution of Women in Clean Energy in Nigeria: Sustaining Innovative Impact
Over the last decade, a new dynamic has evolved in the energy sector. Women all over have moved from the ‘Please give us a hand’ level to the ‘I am taking this’ level; especially in the climate advocacy and clean…
Anambra inaugurates emergency health system to reduces death rates
By Fabian Ekeruche The Anambra State Government on Friday commenced Emergency Medical Service, Ambulance System to reduce morbidity and mortality rates as well create job opportunities in the state. Dr Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of Health, during the inauguration…
LAWMA Dislodges Scavengers, Miscreants from Illegal Dumps
…arraigns 30 culprits …calls for proper waste management among residents The enforcement unit of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched a robust operation to dislodge scavengers and miscreants from illegal dumpsites across neighbourhoods in the city, for a cleaner and healthier environment. In the past few…
IRENA Unveils New Initiative to Accelerate Youth-led Renewable Energy Projects and Start-ups
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today launched a new initiative, the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and innovators in driving the renewable energy transition. NewGen will provide capacity building, mentorship and other resources to…
NCF: Stakeholders seek partnerships to combat Biodiversity Loss
Increasing loss of biodiversity and negative impacts of climate change has prompted stakeholders and activists to call for partnerships and concerted efforts to combat biodiversity loss. This call was made earlier today in Lagos at the Chief S.L Edu…
NCF to discuss climate change, biodiversity loss at Edu memorial lecture
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says the 21st Chief Lawal Edu Memorial lecture will focus on Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss. Mr Oladapo Soneye, NCF’s Communication Manager disclosed this on Saturday in Lagos. The statement said that the theme of…