In a major stride toward enhancing sub-national energy markets and fostering impactful public-private collaboration, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is convening the REA–Yobe State Roundtable themed “Powering Yobe, Powering Growth: Unlocking Energy Access for Agriculture, Innovation, and Local Investment.” The…
Eco-Circulate Ayobo Initiative Drives Climate Action Through Community Partnership, Rewards
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy under the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB), continues to deepen its community-based climate engagement with the successful rollout of the Eco-Circulate Ayobo Initiative – a…
New Study Shows the Coca-Cola System has Economic Impact of $10.4 Billion – Support Over 1 Million Jobs
The Coca-Cola system supported more than 1 million jobs across its value chain on the continent in sectors like retail, agriculture, manufacturing, transport and services Across 54 African markets, The Coca-Cola Company and its authorized bottlers, collectively known as the…
FENRAD Raises Alarm Over Worsening Erosion Crisis in Ebem Ohafia, Urges Swift Government Action
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has issued a strong call to the Abia State Government to urgently address the growing threat of erosion in Ebem Ohafia, a community in Abia State grappling with increasing environmental degradation.…
FCTA Urged to Prioritise Sanitation in Mpape, Satellite Communities
Stakeholders have urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to urgently implement a coordinated sanitation and services plan for satellite communities like Mpape, where more than 30 per cent of residents lack access to toilets. This formed part of the…
ALDG Hosts Inaugural Business Forum, Emphasises Industry-Wide Collaboration to Strengthen Nigeria’s Gas Distribution Value Chain
L-R: Executive Secretary. Association of Local Distributors of Gas, (ALDG), Oga Adejo-Ogiri, Vice Chair, Starzs Gas Limited, Iroghama Ogbeifun, Executive Director , Gas, Power & Renewable Energy, A.Y.M Shafa Holdings, Engr. Teryima Toryila, Chairman, Association of Local Distributors of Gas…
Adamawa, World Bank Sign MoU to Construct Recycling Plant
The Adamawa Government and the World Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a recycling plant in Yola as part of efforts to tackle plastic pollution. Mr Muhammed Muhammad, Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources Development, made…
Landmark Lawsuit: Bayelsa Monarch Launches $12 Billion Legal Battle Against Shell
His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers King Dakolo, CSO Coalition demand oil giant clean up 70 years of environmental devastation before divestment In a groundbreaking legal…
Bayelsa Community v Shell: CSOs Back Suit Against Unjust Divestment
L-R: Founder, Home of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Rev. Nnimmo Bassey with His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chair of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers. A coalition of civil society organisations…
