Food tech company, Foodstuff Store, has announced the introduction of its innovative recycling programme. The expansion of the corporate mission to include waste management and recycling solutions underlines the company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Foodstuff Store is providing…
PETAN restates commitment to growing Nigeria’s energy sector
…. Says PIA will enhance success of Nigeria’s bidding round The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has affirmed the association is committed to entering into partnerships with various stakeholders in the energy sector for sustainable economic development of…
Migratory Bird Day: Importance of Insects in Focus as Global Community Marks World Migratory Bird Day
As the Global Community celebrates World Migratory Bird Day, the global community is focusing the 2024 campaign on the importance of insects for migratory birds, and highlight concerns related to decreasing populations of insects. Insects are essential sources of energy for…
LASEMA Recovers dead body of man trapped in drainage channel at Onipanu
After five- days of search and rescue operations by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the dead body of a 59- year old Tajudeen Amololo, a Drain Duck working for LAMATA, who got trapped in the underground drainage/tunnel on…
AfDB Group President Calls for Media Transformation to Uplift Africa’s Global Narrative
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called for more balanced media coverage of Africa and its development, noting it was critical for changing false narratives. Adesina said this on Thursday in a keynote speech…
Paris Summits to Secure Commitments Towards $4b Needed to Close Clean Cooking Funding Gap for African Women– AfDB
Development partners gathering in Paris on 14 May are expected to pledge towards the $4 billion needed to provide clean cooking access for 250 million African women by 2030. This is contained in a statement issued by the African Development…
We Are Not Afraid to Enforce Our Environmental Laws- LAS
The Lagos State Government on Friday restated in unmistakable terms its commitment to enforce the state environmental laws to the benefit of the greater majority of residents. The commitment was given by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water…
Weathering the Storm: The Rise of $25B Weather Derivatives Market
As companies and investors grapple with climate risks, a niche segment of Wall Street is gaining attention for offering protection against weather-related disruptions. The surge in demand for weather derivatives is driven by rising climate volatility and regulatory pressures, with…
Support for the preparation of Azerbaijan’s Biennial Transparency Report on Climate Change
THE 29th edition of the United Nations Conference of Parties, COP29, leadership on Wednesday shared important progress being made on the work to prepare Azerbaijan’s Biennial Transparency Report in relation to climate change. Technical workshops were held in Baku on…
$1.09 billion paid by Shell Nigeria in taxes, royalties in 2023
Shell Nigeria exclusively paid a total of $1.09 billion in corporate taxes and royalties to the government of Nigeria last year through the operations of The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company of…