By Dr Austine Sadiq Okoh The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…
Four buildings collapsed; 14 others seriously impacted in Tuesday’s Lagos fire
A total of four buildings have collapsed due to the intensity of fire that engulfed parts of Dosumu Market on Lagos Island on Tuesday. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, told the newsmen that 14…
Irede Foundation sets to hold 2024 advocacy walk on inclusion
THE Irede Foundation’ 2024 ‘Out On A Limb (OOAL) Advocacy Walk’ is set to take place on Saturday, April 13th, bringing together a global community of individuals dedicated to empowering and including persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the society. With…
The role of parliament in driving Nigeria’s long term climate goals
By Chukwumerije Okereke the Nigerian Parliament, like other parliaments, has a huge role to play in ensuring that the country meets its long-term climate ambitions. However, the path ahead demands more than legislative frameworks and oversight. It calls for…
Axxela Gets Recertification for ISO Integrated Management System (IMS)
Axxela Limited, the pioneer private sector natural gas distribution and power development company, proudly announces the successful recertification of its Integrated Management System (IMS) comprising ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 for Portfolio Development of Gas and Power Projects…
PETAN Elects New Leaders in Port-Harcourt, as Wole Ogunsanya emerges Chairman
New Exco to Run for Two Years The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN, has elected new executive members to run the affairs of the association for the next two years. A statement by the Newly Elected Publicity Secretary,…
WWD2024: Water is Critical to Peace and Harmony, says NIEE Chairman, Ogunyemi
The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers, NIEE, have harped on the critical importance of Water and its profound connection to Peace and Harmony. This was stated by the NIEE National Chairman, Engr Nureni Ogunyemi at a Press Conference commemorating the…
Oil & Gas transition should not aggravate current economic condition – Ekwueme Varsity Report
A new report on the “Implications of Oil & Gas Transition on the Nigerian Economy” has called for a careful transition away from oil in such a manner that it will not aggravate the present economic reality. The report was…
Liberia: TAAT and partners convene to draw seed roadmap
Agricultural transformation agencies, seed experts, researchers, and policymakers from Liberia and across Africa have organized a summit to draw a seed roadmap for the West African country. The consortium includes the Government of Liberia, the African Development Bank’s Technologies for…
Water Day; WaterAid seeks multi stakeholder approach to water management
WaterAid says that a multistakeholder approach is required to engender the peace that water brings among communities. Ms Evelyn Mere, Country Director, WaterAid, said this in her remarks to mark the 2024 Water Day Celebration held at Oregun Junior High…
