The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obong Akpabio, has charged Nigerian media practitioners to accord special attention to reporting climate change issues. Akpabio’s advice was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon.…
Kenya: Government Adopts Holistic Flood Mitigation Approach
The Kenyan government is rolling out robust measures to mitigate the effects of floods in the country, President William Ruto has said. The President said the government has adopted a “Whole of Government Approach” to ensure an effective response to…
Automotive manufacturers visit Tinubu
The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers and the Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association has paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu in Aso Rock, Abuja on Friday Led by the minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, the…
Press freedom and aggravated hazards of journalism
By Paul Ejime The more than 100 journalists and media workers killed as of 3rd May, 2024 in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, ignited by Hamas’ unprecedented attack against Israel on 7th of October 2023, makes it the deadliest period for journalists…
Road to Busan clear as negotiations on a global plastics treaty close in Ottawa
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), concluded on Tuesday in Ottawa with an advanced draft text of the instrument and agreement on intersessional work ahead of the fifth…
UN Body adopts historic human rights protections for carbon market mechanism
The UN Body responsible for establishing a new global carbon market took a historic step reinforcing the protection of environmental and social human rights. “This is a defining moment,” said Maria AlJishi, Chair of the Supervisory Body. “With the introduction of the Appeals and…
How Tech Can Tackle Food Security Challenges in Nigeria
By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, FoodStuff Store Nigeria’s agricultural sector has long been a significant contributor to national growth, with the potential to further reduce poverty. This sector, encompassing crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing, has the potential to…
Ekpo visists site of gas truck accident in Ogun State; seeks more investment in end user gas pipelines
Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, today visited the site of the gas explosion at Ita Oshin in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where there was a loss of life and destruction of property, as a truck conveying…
NNPC, NIPCO Gas Partnership Expands AutoCNG Network
Nigeria’s AutoCNG infrastructure is expected to undergo remarkable changes, as a result of NIPCO Gas Limited’s collaboration with Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), offering drivers hope for an alternate fuel to white oils. The Managing Director of NIPCO Gas,…
Aradel Holdings Restates Commitment to Nurturing Local Industry, Visits NCDMB
Senior leaders of Aradel Holdings Plc recently paid the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe a courtesy visit at the NCDMB office as part of efforts aimed at nurturing local expertise…