An effective plastic policy should not be reactionary; there should be coordinated approach, public scrutiny, and policy standardisation The Nigerian Youth Biodiversity Network (NYBN), the official youth constituency of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD-GYBN), Nigeria chapter, and…
NBS Says Average Price of 5kg Cooking Gas Increases By 8.70% in One Year
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas rose by 8.70 percent in one year. This is according to the NBS’ report, titled: “Cooking Gas Price Watch”, released on Monday, January 22, in which…
Heirs Energies, Africa’s Foremost Indigenous-Owned Integrated Energy Company, Commemorated its Three-Year Anniversary
In a short timescale, Heirs Energy has implemented a track record of significant production increases, pioneered a new model of community engagement and built at world class Nigerian management team, all contributing to a new beginning in ensuring Nigeria’s sustainable…
LAGOS SHUTS OKE-AFA, KATANGUA MARKETS FOR FILTH
The Lagos State Government, in a bid to curb mounting environmental health concerns, has sealed Oke-Afa Market, Isolo and Katangua Market, Abule Egba, for violating waste disposal regulations and for sundry unhygienic practices around the markets, constituting grave environmental infractions.…
PETROAN Cheers “Positive Development” As NNPC Outsources Port Harcourt Refinery
PETROAN has praised NNPC’s decision to outsource operations and maintenance of the Port Harcourt refinery. The move is seen as a positive step towards profitability, fuel availability, and potential price reduction, with private expertise expected to improve reliability and sustainability…
Lagos announces Ban on Usage if Styrofoams and other Single Use Plastics
Lagos State Government on Sunday announced a ban on the usage and distribution of Styrofoam and other single use plastics in the State with immediate effect. This was announced by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery Registers MOMAN, IPMAN, DAPPMAN Members for Products’ Distribution
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced registration of distributors for the lifting and distribution of refined petroleum products across the country. So far, members of three prominent associations that constitute 75 per cent of the total market in…
Climate: African Development Bank and United Kingdom (UK) select Tunisian cereals project as prime climate finance transaction under landmark Room to Run Sovereign Programme
The project will benefit up to 250,000 cereal farmers in the country, boosting their food security and self-sufficiency The African Development Bank and the United Kingdom have announced the selection of the Inclusive and Sustainable Development of the Cereal…
Climate: African Development Bank and United Kingdom (UK) announce Mauritius as a beneficiary of unlocked climate finance from the landmark Room to Run Sovereign Program
This will allow Mauritius to continue its path of energy transition and enable the integration of renewable energy and achieve the target of 60% renewable energy in the electricity generation mix by 2030 The African Development Bank and the…
Announcing ClimateGPT: The First Open Source Foundational AI Platform Dedicated to Addressing the Impact of Climate Change
ClimateGPT is an ensemble of open source large language AI models designed to augment human decisions and address the complex and fast-moving impact of climate change. The platform is powered by Erasmus.AI and joined by AppTek and EQTY Lab to create…