In a significant push to improve human capital outcomes and data-driven development in Lagos State, the Office of Sustainable Development Goals, in partnership with Africa Human Capital Development Plus (HCD+), convened a high-impact advocacy workshop for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)…
Asharami Square 2.0: Africa Must Change The Narrative and Focus on Energy Security – Ejiro Gray
Asharami Square 2.0 by Sahara Group brought together top voices including Dr. Adeola Yusuf, Dr. Justice Derefaka, Mrs Ejiro Gray and energy experts to discuss gas as Africa’s bridge to a sustainable future. The event spotlighted media’s role in policy, energy access, and the continent’s clean development path.
Survey Shows Fewer in Germany Interested in Sustainable Investing
Climate change has heightened many people’s awareness of sustainable investments. Recently, however, interest has waned. Credit: Tom Weller/dpa/dpa-tmn Investing in sustainability, once touted as an attractive financial option for the climate-minded investor, is like many climate initiatives losing ground. The…
Nigeria’s Active Oil Rig Count Hits 46 — NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the country’s active oil rig count has climbed to 46, marking a significant milestone in efforts to revitalize Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking at a media workshop in Abuja,…
Egbin Power CEO calls for Sustainable Development in Electricity Sector
The Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power Plc, Mokhtar Bounour, has reaffirmed the company’s unwavering commitment to driving sustainable development in Nigeria’s power sector during the Shell Power Conference 2025. The conference, held in Ikeja, Lagos, under the theme “Powering…
Major New Study Debunks ‘Clothes Dumping in Africa’ Myth
A major new study conducted by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, commissioned by Humana Lithuania, challenges the widespread myth that second-hand clothing exports to Africa constitute waste dumping. The research traces the journey of used textiles from collection and…
Older Persons at High Risk From Heat Waves – Warns UN Report
Adults from 65 years in Low and Middle Income Countries Predominantly at Risk Annual deaths from heat-related deaths have risen by over 85% since 1990s As extreme heat grips many countries and becomes “the new normal”, the UN Environment…
Lagos Housing Ministry Trains Monitoring Officers
As part of its continuous efforts to promote sustainable housing for residents of Lagos State, the Ministry of Housing recently organised a two-day in-house training for its Monitoring and Compliance Officers. The training, with the theme “Enhancing Effective Monitoring of…
MAMAL 2025: MARAN set to expose maritime fraud in Gulf of Guinea
MAMAL 2025: MARAN set to expose maritime fraud in Gulf of Guinea The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) says its 3rd Annual Maritime Lecture (MAMAL) is focused on exposing maritime fraud in the Gulf of Guinea. Mr…
Amcorp Group Expands Into Africa — Announces Strategic Partnership with Brevity Anderson
Amcorp Group Ltd, a UK-owned global manufacturing and solutions provider, has announced a new strategic partnership with Brevity Anderson, an Africa-focused consultancy and project development firm. According to a statement announcing the partnership, this collaboration marks a significant milestone in…