By Bolaji Israel Lagos, the bustling metropolis of Nigeria, is home to over 20 million people. With such a massive population, managing waste and maintaining a hygienic environment become a daunting task. However, one man has risen to the challenge,…
World Recycling Day: HEDA Charges LASG, Others on Waste Management Reform
On the occasion of the 2024 World Recycling Day, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Lagos State Government to recognize waste pickers as essential contributors to recycling efforts and frontline warriors against pollution…
Anambra State first lady launches organic garden competition in Anambra secondary schools
The first lady of Anambra State, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Saturday launched the organic garden competition in Anambra secondary schools to encourage children to learn more about food and farming. Soludo, while addressing Healthy Living teacher ambassadors in Awka, said…
IWD: Headfort Foundation urges women to speak out against domestic violence, others
As the International community marked the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD), Headforth Foundation has urged women in the country to speak out against Gender Based Violence (GBV) and to get involved in programmes aimed at social engineering. The foundation made…
Climate Resilience: Adaptation measures that ensure effective community climate action
By Timothy Ogenyi Climate change impacts on the local communities are high because they depend primarily on natural resources. Their dependence on agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors makes them more vulnerable to climate-related impacts such as droughts, floods, and extreme…
IWD 2024: HEDA Writes Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, NASS, on better deal for smallholder women farmers, climate champions
In commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the critical contributions of smallholder women farmers in Nigeria’s quest for food security and sustainable…
New Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) Impact Report Advocates Enhanced Support for Agribusinesses to Navigate the “Triple Crisis”
The report recommends more focused, tailored, and concerted investment and support to improve quality and quantity of produce at the farmer level AGRA has today released the 3rd edition of the ‘African Agribusiness Outlook Report’ which sheds light on…
President Tinubu Congratulates AFDB President, Akinwunmi Adesina on Obademi Awolowo Leadership Prize
Encomiums continue to rain on African Development Bank President (AFDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, as President Bola Tinubu congratulates him on being honoured with the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. Dr. Adesina joins the pantheon of other previous winners of the…
Dangote Sugar to process 1.5mt from local sugar production
Posts N441.5billion revenue in 2023 full year The Backward Integration Policy of the Federal Government on Sugar will soon have a significant impact on Sugar production in Nigeria, as the Management of Dangote Sugar Plc is targeting an annual…
Nigeria Wildlife Protection Bill Passes First Reading
Niigeria’s new Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill passed its first reading in the House of Representatives on Monday, February 26. Wild Africa Fund said that the new Bill aims to tackle wildlife trafficking, protect endangered species, and ensure Nigerian…
