The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged residents to properly bag and dispose of their waste, especially animal waste, during and after this year’s Id el Kabir celebrations. Managing Director/CEO of the agency, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has noted that…
HOMEF’s Ecology School Interrogates New and Emerging Technologies in Africa
Currently, the world is struggling to address two major crises – food insecurity and climate change. To this end, various technological solutions have been proposed/implemented. Some of these technologies are being deployed in Africa without adequate regulatory procedures or risk…
African Development Bank launches African Debt Managers Initiative Network to spur home-grown solutions to debt challenges
The inauguration and first peer learning event took place in Addis Ababa under the theme: Developing and Deepening Domestic Debt Markets in Africa The African Development Bank’s, African Development Institute on Thursday launched the African Debt Managers Initiative Network…
Sanwo-Olu Advocates increased, Sustained Climate Finance to Mitigate Climate Change Challenges
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday advocated a continuous increased and sustained climate financing to mitigate Climate Change challenges. The Governor who spoke through his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat during the closing ceremony of the 10th Lagos…
FG, CROSS-RIVER Deepen Cooperation To Address Illegal Mining
The Federal Government and Cross-River State are enhancing their collaboration to sanitise the mining sector and address the issue of illegal mining operations in the state. Speaking while receiving Cross-River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, in his office, Hon. Minister…
Global Energy Show: Ekpo woos Canadian businesses, investors to Nigeria’s gas sector
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo yesterday said the path to a sustainable energy future requires partnership, innovation, and a shared commitment to addressing global energy challenges. He stated this at a welcome reception hosted by…
June Climate Meetings Take Modest Steps Forward; Steep Mountain Still to Climb Ahead of COP29
The Bonn Climate Change Conference concluded today after two weeks of intensive work across a range of issues where progress is needed on the path to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) this November in Baku, Azerbaijan. “We’ve taken modest…
African Development Bank Group, Ethiopia launch $94 million project to boost Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development in Ethiopia
The financing will support 500,000 smallholder farmer households in the Ethiopian states of Afar, Amhara, Oromia, and Somali, to increase wheat productivity from three to four tons per hectare The African Development Bank Group and the government of Ethiopia,…
FENRAD congratulates Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe on appointment as DG of Nigeria’s National Council on Climate Change
Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD), an Environmental Advocacy organization in Abia State and Southeast Regional Coordinator – Climate, Sustainable & Development Network (CSDEVNET), committed to environmental and climate advocacy has congratulated Abia-born Environmental Expert, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe…
Sanwo-Olu Launches Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, Climate Change Mainstreaming Strategy
…. Says Lagos aligns with the urgency of actions in mitigating effects of climate change ….As State Celebrates 10th International Climate Change Summit The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday stated that the State Government aligns with…