The Director, Centre for Climate Change and Development Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI), Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, has expressed dismay over the negligence of the local people in intervention efforts on climate change adaptation and mitigation in Nigeria. Prof. Okereke, who…
Ghana energy transition plan gains momentum as consultations held between SEforALL, President Akufo-Addo, ministers, local stakeholders
Consultations on Ghana’s much-anticipated energy transition and investment plan took place in Accra last week, as diverse stakeholders from government, the private sector, youth and civil-society organizations offered feedback on the plan ahead of its launch. This energy transition and…
Wild Africa Fund calls for prioritisation of elephants in unprotected areas
By Fabian Ekeruche As the global community commemorates the World Elephant Day, Wild Africa Fund has called for the prioritisation of elephants in unprotected areas. The fund also commended the efforts of its partners in Zimbabwe and Nigeria that are…
Geological Survey Agency partners global institutions, stakeholders to provide standard laboratories
The Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), says the agency is willing to collaborate with global agencies and other relevant stakeholders to improve laboratories. This according to the agency is to enable them conduct mineral sample tests. The Director-General of the…
Group partner to provide training on climate education for young students
A foremost environmentalist, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, in partnership with Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) and Eco-Cyclers is organising a 2-day free training for young climate…
Why Governors forum should domesticate climate change policies—Okereke
By Fabian Ekeruche Prof Chukwumerije Okereke, Director, Center for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State, has called for the domestication of climate change policies by governors of the 36 states. Okereke, an expert in climate…
Lagos, UN Women seek more women participation in procurement process
The Lagos State Government and the United Nations (UN) Women have called for more women participation in public procurement process in the state. Speaking during a three-day training for women-owned businesses, Mr Fatai Onafowote, Director-General, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency…
Water Corporation Boss reiterates commitment to improved service delivery
inspects and assesses Water facilities at South East, Central, North East Regions The Lagos Water Corporation Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani has reiterated his commitment to strengthen Water Facilities for Improved service delivery in the State. Engr Tijani…
NCF to launch First Indigenous Climate Justice Coalition in Nigeria
As the world is groping with the gigantic challenge of climate change, while its impact keeps ravaging the people and land, the foremost environmental NGO dedicated to nature conservation and biodiversity resources management for over 40years, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation…
Coca-Cola, MTN Foundation, British Council, Microsoft, others and More Unveil as Partners for Africa Social Impact Summit 2023
Fabian Ekeruche The Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations Nigeria, co-conveners of the Africa Social Impact Summit 2023, have officially unveiled partners for the second edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit. The announcement made at a press…