By Paul Ejime The more than 100 journalists and media workers killed as of 3rd May, 2024 in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, ignited by Hamas’ unprecedented attack against Israel on 7th of October 2023, makes it the deadliest period for journalists…
Road to Busan clear as negotiations on a global plastics treaty close in Ottawa
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), concluded on Tuesday in Ottawa with an advanced draft text of the instrument and agreement on intersessional work ahead of the fifth…
UN Body adopts historic human rights protections for carbon market mechanism
The UN Body responsible for establishing a new global carbon market took a historic step reinforcing the protection of environmental and social human rights. “This is a defining moment,” said Maria AlJishi, Chair of the Supervisory Body. “With the introduction of the Appeals and…
How Tech Can Tackle Food Security Challenges in Nigeria
By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, FoodStuff Store Nigeria’s agricultural sector has long been a significant contributor to national growth, with the potential to further reduce poverty. This sector, encompassing crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing, has the potential to…
Ekpo visists site of gas truck accident in Ogun State; seeks more investment in end user gas pipelines
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, today visited the site of the gas explosion at Ita Oshin in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where there was a loss of life and destruction of property, as a truck conveying…