By Fabian Ekeruche The Executive Director of International Climate Change Development Institute (ICCDI), Mr Olumide Idowu, has said that the suspension of green tax on Single Use Plastic by the federal government may hinder progress towards achieving net zero…
Emeren Group Joins the United Nations Global Compact
Emeren Group Ltd, a leading global solar project developer, owner, and operator, is pleased to announce its membership in the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world. The Global Compact serves as a voluntary…
Lagos to host Mangrove Marathon 2nd Edition
Makes call for participants and sponsors N5million Naira total prize money A coalition of environmental conservation groups have announced details for hosting of the 2nd edition of the Mangrove Marathon, which is a 10km eco-awareness run committed to raising…
Benin: African Development Bank provides €164 million loan to tackle urban flooding caused by climate change
The loan for the implementation of the Secondary Cities Stormwater Drainage Project (PAPVS), was approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, 5 July 2023, in Abidjan The African Development Bank has awarded Benin a total loan of…
LAWMA Begins Issuance of Notices to Seal Properties
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced its intention to commence the intention to seal exercise, on homes without waste bins on Lagos Island and Mainland, beginning from 7th July 2023. This follows the earlier issuance of abatement notices…
CSO coalition to partner media, stakeholders on raising net zero awareness in Nigeria.
campaign to encompass Nigeria’s geo-political zones #RantzNigeria projected to build net-zero collaborations across sectors to leverage on media as key stakeholders A group of civil society organizations have called on the media to partner with them as they embark…
HEDA invites nominations for 6th edition of Gani Fawehinmi Impact, Integrity awards
By Fabian Ekeruche The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), has announced the opening of nominations for the sixth edition of the Gani Fawehinmi impact and integrity Awards (GFIIA2023). This is contained in a statement signed by…
AFRICA’S CLIMATE JOURNEY: AN INVERTED RUSSIAN ROULETTE?
Recently, the bonn climate talks ended with a plethora of underwhelming announcements that seem to suggest that developed countries are not ready for climate change mitigation; as even agreements on the starting agenda was not agreed on till a day…
LWC APPRECIATES NPA TOWARDS RESTORATION OF WATER SUPPLY IN APAPA COMMUNITY AND ITS ENVIRONS
The Lagos Water Corporation has appreciated the Management of Nigerian Ports Authority towards restoration/realization of Water supply in Apapa Community and its environs. LWC, Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Muminu Adekunle Badmus made this assertion during the official handing over of 2.4Million…
NCF host WMBD in Lagos, Rivers, and Yobe to Promote Conservation of Water Bodies and Bird Species
In a bid to promote consciousness of birds’ conservation in Nigeria, especially at coastal and riverine areas, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) made concerted efforts in engaging students and community dwellers in a participatory conservation activity to commemorate the World…