By Shuaib Kazeem Mukhtaar Tijani is a name synonymous with competence and excellence. A young dynamo whose accomplishments defy his age, Mukhtaar has excelled in multiple public offices before the age of 40, leaving a legacy of achievements in his…
The Just Energy Transition in Africa: Lessons from South Africa and Senegal
By NJ Ayuk Coal continues to dominate South Africa’s energy portfolio, at over 80% of the country’s power generation mix Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) have been introduced in recent years to provide financial support to developing nations as they…
The Many Faces of ESG
By Christopher Burke The effects of climate change are increasingly acute across much of Africa. The environmental dimension of ESG principles is no longer just a corporate buzzword, but a matter of survival. As communities grapple with resource depletion, land…
Digital Soil Maps: Unlocking Agronomy Solutions for Farmers in West Africa and the Sahel
By Barbra Sehlule Muzata West Africa and the Sahel, a region where millions of smallholder farmers struggle with low yields and soil degradation, faces a looming threat of food insecurity. The delicate balance of these communities is further disrupted by…
A Greener Path: Integrating Climate and Development Strategies
By Christopher Burke Climate change has become a defining issue in international development impacting global stability, economic progress and human well-being. It is linked to at least 13 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) making climate resilience and sustainability…
Sustainable Chic: African Fashion and the Green Revolution
By Christopher Burke, Senior Adviser, WMC Africa Sustainability in fashion refers to practices that foster environmental stewardship, social responsibility and good governance throughout the full lifecycle of a garment from design and production to disposal. The concept examines fashion and…
As Reps conducts Public Hearing on Nigeria Wildlife Protection Bill on October 24
By Innocent Onah The House of Representatives will hold a Public Hearing on the Nigeria Wildlife Protection Bill on October 24, 2024, marking a significant step towards the realisation of what many consider a historic Act. This bill aims to…
Nigeria at 64 – Chevron Nigeria’s Partnership with Nigeria for socio-economic development
As Nigeria celebrates her 64th independence anniversary, Chevron is proud of its partnerships and role in developing its natural resources. In over six decades of operation, Chevron Nigeria has continued to make significant investments in the country that support social…
Maiduguri Flooding: A Harbinger of Climate-Induced Loss and Damage
By Titilope Akosa The Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st) expresses deep sympathy for the government and residents of Maiduguri, Borno State, in the wake of severe flooding that occurred on Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024. This catastrophic event, triggered…
Fuel Pump Price: FENRAD to FG, ‘You Can Do Better.’
By Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a pro-democracy and environmental rights advocacy group based in Abia State wishes to condemn in its entirety the current price regime of the petroleum industry which is…