Senate lacks power to Direct NLNG to pay money – Lawyers, experts set agenda for forthcoming 10th National Assembly at Platforms Africa forum Stakeholders in Africa, particularly in the Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, on Monday, raised the alarm over…
International Efforts to Combat Water Threats Are Announced at COP27
The effects of climate change on water supply and sea level rise were among the water issues that preoccupied delegations and organisations at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh. To try to combat the effects of climate change…
COP27: BOAD commits to devote $1.3 billion to green projects by 2025
By Inès Magoum At the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), the West African Development Bank (BOAD) has pledged to devote $1.3 billion to green projects in its member states by 2025. The West African Development Bank (BOAD) will make…
Could Türkiye become a gas hub for Europe?
– Türkiye is trying to take advantage of its good geographical location to become an energy hub between Russia, the world’s top exporter of natural gas, and the European market, even as the EU is trying to reduce its dependence…
From the African Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the Africa Industrialization Summit
Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents in the world, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Africa has been and remains the top focus of UNIDO’s efforts to accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development. At the United…
Thousands Tune in Virtually to Hear Bill Gates on Innovating for Food Security & Climate Change in Africa
Bill Gates believes Africa’s young people have the talent and opportunity to accelerate progress and help solve the world’s most pressing problems. This was stated at a virtual global event on food security and climate change organized by Africa.com. With…
COP27 Reaches Breakthrough Agreement on New “Loss and Damage” Fund for Vulnerable Countries
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 closed today with a breakthrough agreement to provide “loss and damage” funding for vulnerable countries hit hard by climate disasters. “This outcome moves us forward,” said Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary.…
Saving West Africa’s Vultures: Conservation Groups partner to develop action plan
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and BirdLife International recently co-organized a sub-regional vulture workshop in Abuja. The event, held over three days from 12 to 14 October 2022 was facilitated by the IUCN Conservation Planning Specials Group and brought together…
Save the Planet, Protect the Future. No Excuses for Inaction.
Save the Planet, Protect the Future. No Excuses for Inaction. Eight policy measures that governments should take Joint message of World Future Council members and Right Livelihood Laureates to the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) “Planet Earth is…
Foundation donates borehole, laptops to orphanages
Chadash Foundation, a charitable organisation has donated a borehole, foods and laptops to orphanages in Abuja. Mrs Temitope Adeola, founder of the organisation described the kind gesture as ideal and necessary in showing love and giving the orphans sense of…
