Samuel Nwosu
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Nigerian CSOs storm COP28 to advocate for global climate policy

A delegation of Nigerian civil society groups is currently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), as they look forward to actively participate in this year’s 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention…

NIEE Lagos undertakes Study Tour at Dangote Refinery; seek enhanced partnership

“It’s always been my dream and I am overwhelmed to have the opportunity of being part of this exceptional project”. That was the gushing statement by Raj Hooblal, Head, Environment of the Dangote Refinery, speaking to Engineers under the aegis…

Rockwell: Expanding Human Possibility – A People-Centric Innovation Model

Against the backdrop of Rockwells’ increasing focus on Sustainability, the company’s Manager for EMEA Process Industries, Emmanuel Guilhamon, speaks to Sam Nwosu, Editor, Environment Africa Magazine (EAM) on integrating technology driven solutions into the whole process of production. ……………………………………………………………………………………..  …

WaterAid, PepsiCo Foundation provides clean water, toilets for 2000 students in Lagos

WaterAid has partnered with the Lagos State Government to commissioned newly installed 6,000-litre solar-powered borehole, rehabilitated seven compartments of toilets and group of handwashing stations at Community and LGA Primary schools at Ijegun. Speaking at the ocassion, the Country Director,…

NCF, Ford Foundation sponsor climate justice CSOs to COP28 in Dubai

As part of effort to strengthen Civil Society Organizations’ (CSO) voices on climate justice in Nigeria, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has partnered Ford Foundation to provided funding support for members of the Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA). The Director-General,…

Experts enlighten CSOs on principles that underpin climate justice

Nigeria’s civil society organizations have increased their capacity to understand the concepts of climate justice and climate change, which are essential for understanding their applications within the context of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations. This…

World Toilet Day: ‘Toilet Loss’ costs Schools $1.9billion, says New Research

Launched for the upcoming World Toilet Day, the research supported by Unilever, identifies urgent need for school toilet maintenance. The cost of neglecting toilets has now hit US$1.9bn in lost infrastructure, with an additional hidden economic cost estimated at over…

COP 28: CSOs encouraged to increase capacity on UNFCCC Objectives and Processes

Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria have been urged on the need to acquaint themselves with the necessary history, principles and objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and leverage on the latest information in the course…

NMPDRA appoints Charles Nwachukwu as ADR coordinator

The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has appointed Mr. Charles Nwachukwu as the Coordinator of the Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (MDPADRC). The MDPADRC was established pursuant to the Petroleum…

HEOSL Reiterates Commitment to Nigerian Content Development

Commits to utilizing Nigerian service providers   Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL), operator of the OML 30 Joint Venture between NNPC Exploration and Production Limited and Shoreline Natural Resources Limited Joint Venture (NEPL/SNRL JV) has reiterated its commitment to…

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