The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has firmly dismissed recent allegations of irregularities in the 2024 oil block licensing round, affirming that the process adhered strictly to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and established licensing guidelines. In a…
UN Hails New Era of Cooperation over Syria’s Chemical Weapons Stockpile – But Concerns Persist
The UN’s top disarmament official has welcomed signs of increased cooperation from Syria’s interim authorities in efforts to eliminate the country’s chemical weapons once and for all, as preparations move forward for a third round of inspections by international experts.…
Sustainable Agriculture Network to Spotlight Community-Led Regenerative Initiatives at Upcoming General Assembly
The global community will have the opportunity to witness the plethora of community-led regenerative agriculture initiatives from around the world that are to be spotlighted at the upcoming 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) General Assembly and Conference. An annual gathering,…
Nestlé, Livestock Ministry to Launch Dairy Technical Skills Development Program
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has announce an ongoing collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to launch a Dairy Technical Skills Development Program. This initiative, formalized through a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed today in commemoration of World Milk Day…
Dangote Names Refinery Access Road After Tinubu, Applauds President’s Reform Agenda
In a show of support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, Aliko Dangote has named the main access road to the Dangote Refinery “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road.” The announcement came during the commissioning of the Deep Sea Port access road in Lagos, where Dangote hailed the President’s policies as a catalyst for renewed investor confidence and national development.
LASG Boosts Emergency Response Centre With Major Tech, Infrastructure Overhaul
… Reaffirms Commitment to World-Class Safety Operations The Lagos State Government has taken a bold step to modernise and strengthen its emergency response capabilities through significant technological and infrastructure upgrades at the Lagos State Command and Control Centre (LSCCC). This…
NDPHC Boss: Power Sector Reform on Track Despite ₦600 Billion Debt Burden
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije has stated that despite the enormous challenges facing Nigeria’s power sector — including a staggering ₦600 billion debt — her administration remains committed to supporting President…
Mokwa Flooding: CSOs Demand Anticipatory Action, Early Warning, and Localized Climate Action
In response to the recent floods that ravaged Mokwa in Niger State, Nigeria, leading to the tragic loss of lives, displacement of families, destruction of property worth billions of naira, and severe disruption of livelihoods, a coalition of civil society…
New Ocean Centres to Drive Safer and More Sustainable Ocean Economies Across the Global South
A major step forward for ocean sustainability will be launched at the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025: a global network of Ocean Centres designed to put safety at the heart of the blue economy transition in emerging ocean economies. Established…
World Environment Day 2025 Mobilizes Commitment, Action to End Plastic Pollution Globally
Communities, civil society, businesses, and governments around the world today marked World Environment Day under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, with official celebrations held in the Republic of Korea’s Jeju Province. Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet. By 2040, plastic…