In a landmark address at Day one of the ongoing Nigeria International Energy summit, Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, reflected on Nigeria’s major energy sector achievements in 2024 and their broader implications for Africa’s energy transformation;…
LWC, WaterAid Award Contract to Rehabilitate Akilo Waterworks
* 100,000 Residents to Gain Access to Potable Water Within Six Months In a groundbreaking move to improve water access in Lagos State, over 100,000 residents of Ifako Agege are set to have access to clean and potable water within…
Otuabagi: Unserved and Neglected – A Plea for Renewable Energy
On January 31st, 2025, a group of journalists and activists embarked on a field trip to Otuabagi, a community in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. This historic village holds the distinction of being the site of Nigeria’s first commercial…
Connected Advocacy Convenes Dialogue to Unleash Media’s Potential in Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Transition
The media have been enjoined to strengthen their role in advancing Nigeria’s renewable energy transition. This was advocated for at a media-community dialogue on Renewable Energy Democracy, hosted by Connected Advocacy in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The pivotal event had in…
Lagos Residents Can Challenge Arbitrary Rent Hikes – Omotoso
Reprieve is is now available for tenants in Lagos State, especially domestic residents, to combat the arbitrary rent hikes by landlords and estate agents across the state. This was disclosed at a Joint Media and Citizens Engagement forum held earlier…
“Made in Nigeria” Project: Empowering Lagos Businesses for Global Impact
The pre-launch press briefing of the Federal Government’s “Made in Nigeria” Project Office (MAINPRO) in November 2024 has brought about a strategic emphasis to the global opportunities to be derived from entrepreneurship and local content development in Lagos State. This…
Africa Solar Outlook: Unlocking Africa’s Solar Potential, Addressing Challenges and Harnessing Opportunities
Rising from the launch of the Africa Solar Outlook, Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) John Van Zuylen spoke to Environment Africa Magazine and other Media Representatives on the potentials from solar implementation on Africa’s Energy…
Chevron Nigeria’s MD Reaffirms Commitment to Climate Action, Conservation at 23rd Chief S.L. Edu Memorial Lecture
Chevron Nigeria has restated its stand on continuous investment in reducing carbon intensity and expanding lower-carbon businesses, thereby supporting a lower carbon future. This affirmation was made earlier today, Tuesday January 14, in Lagos at the 23rd Memorial Lecture honoring…
NNPCL Refutes Reports of Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown – Affirms Ongoing Product Loading
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has refuted claims in some section of the media, alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery which was re-streamed two months ago has been shut down. In a statement released moments ago…
NIEE Lagos: Dangote Refinery Is A Game-Changer for Local Content and Environmental Engineering – Majolagbe
L-R: Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE) Lagos State Chapter, Engr Yusuf Majolagbe, MNIEE; National Chairman, NIEE, Engr Nureni Ogunyemi, FNIEE; Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Ikeja Branch, Engr Nimot Muili, FNSE; Alh. Abdulrahman Zubairu, Sen. General Manager, HSSE and Community; and Rajesh Hooblal, Head of Environment, Dangote Industries Ltd during a study tour of Dangote Refinery on Wednesday, 27 Nov. 2024.