By Christopher Burke Climate change has become a defining issue in international development impacting global stability, economic progress and human well-being. It is linked to at least 13 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) making climate resilience and sustainability…
UNEP Announces 2024 Champions of the Earth, recognizes six bold environmental leaders
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth, honoured for their outstanding leadership, brave actions and sustainable solutions to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification. This year’s laureates include a minister of Indigenous…
Africa Needs $200bn Annually to Achieve Energy and Climate Goals – NLNG MD
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas Ltd (NLNG), Philip Mshelbila has highlighted Africa’s need for a minimum of $200 Billion in annual investments to meet its energy and climate goals. The NLNG Boss, who spoke at a…
TUC National Deputy President Commends Lagos Water Corporation on Ongoing Transformation Process
L-R: SSASCGOC branch secretary, Comrade Alade Olawale; NPA SSASCGOC, Comrade Akanbi Ismail; LWC Executive Director, Operations, Engr. (Mrs.) Helen Omolanke Taiwo; LWC, Director (Administration and Human Resources), Mr. Hakeem Kosoko; and TUC National Deputy President/President General (SSASCGOC), Comrade Kayode Alakija,…
President Tinubu Makes Key Into NUC, NERDC, NEPAD – Renews Appointment Of Fatima Shinkafi In SMDF
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of chief executive officers for the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD). The President also approved the renewal of…
NDDC MD Reiterates Commitment to Transformative Development in the Niger Delta
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has emphasized the Commission’s unwavering dedication to delivering impactful projects and accelerating sustainable development for all ethnic groups within the Niger Delta. Dr. Ogbuku gave this assurance…
NCDMB Unveils Updated Contracting Cycle Guidelines Amid Calls for Review of Gas Investment Requirements
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has introduced updated contracting cycle guidelines to streamline operations in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Engr. Abayomi Bamidele, Director of Project Certification and Authorisation at NCDMB, announced the development during a panel…
PNC2024: Chevron Is Committed to Nigerian Content, with Annual $1 Billion Investment on Local Suppliers in Last 10years – Jim Swartz
Jim Swartz, Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Ltd and Chevron Mid-Africa Business Unit Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL) has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian content development, stating that over the last 10years, the oil major has invested an estimated…
Lagos, Earthcare Nigeria To Partner On Abbatoir Waste Management
The Lagos State Government is set to partner with Earthcare Nigeria Limited for the proper utilisation and management of Abattoir Waste. This was revealed by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen, at the opening ceremony of…
SOUTH AFRICA EYES NIGERIA’S LITHIUM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION, BACKS NIGERIA’S BID TO JOIN G20
President Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness critical minerals, particularly lithium, to drive the green energy transition and support the development of electric vehicles (EV) batteries. He disclosed this on Tuesday in Cape Town,…
