The Global Transport Policy (GTP) Ltd., a communication outfit, has stressed the need for a sustainable conversation for an excellent transport infrastructure blueprint to boost Nigeria’s economic development. Dr Oluwasegun Musa, the Chairman/Chief Consultant, Global Transport Policy, said this at…
Nigerian Government to partner PETAN for Development of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector
Worried about the dwindling oil production and the need to drive investment in the nation’s oil and gas sector, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri has expressed the federal government’s readiness to collaborate with the Petroleum…
Wild Africa Fund, Channels TV Partner on wildlife conservation
Channel’s TV has partnered with Wild Africa Fund, an international environmental non-profit, to inspire the protection of Africa’s wildlife and wild spaces, to ramp up public awareness of wildlife conservation and tackle illegal wildlife trade. This is contained in a…
Seplat-ExxonMobil Deal: Nigeria Lost $34 Billion in Oil Output Decline
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has revealed that Nigeria lost $34 billion in the last two and a half years due to the fall in production from the assets being divested by ExxonMobil to Seplat Energy,…
IAE 2024 Sets to Shape Africa’s Energy Future with collaborations and Investments
Invest in African Energy 2024 (IAE) is set to take place as a pivotal forum, fostering collaboration between global investors and Africa’s burgeoning energy markets. This exclusive two-day event scheduled to take place from May 14 to 15, 2024, at…
Nominations open for UNEP’s 2024 Champions of the Earth Award with a focus on land restoration, drought resilience, combating desertification
The Champions of the Earth award honours individuals and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. UNEP seeks nominations of individuals and organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to restore land, enhance drought resilience, and combat…
Nigeria, ILO, UNIDO and UNDP sign MoU on Just Transition Roadmap
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…
