By Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor As the world marks the World Environment Day on June 5, 2024, the Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a human and environmental rights-focused group based in Abia State and climiate Sustainable…
Energy Security: MEMAN Competency Centre spotlights Potential of Ethanol as a Biofuel
The recently concluded MEMAN Competency Centre Series Workshop on “Ethanol as a Biofuel,” presented by Agwu Ojowu, Senior Consultant at Africa Practice, highlighted the significant potential and benefits of ethanol as a renewable energy source for Nigeria. The workshop underscored…
MEMAN targets enhanced operational safety in handling CNG; hosts competency workshop
The drive towards entrenching safety practices in CNG handling has taken centre stage as Major Energy Stakeholders yesterday, May 4, hosted a competency workshop on operational safety in handling of compressed natural gas (CNG). Under the umbrella of the Major…
Orange Middle East and Africa strengthens its social and environmental commitment by involving its employees through the Engage for Change program
This initiative aims to have a positive impact on society and the environment, while strengthening team cohesion For several years now, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) has been taking concrete action to reduce its environmental impact. Today, it…
COP29 Joins IRENA to Track UAE Consensus Energy Outcomes Set at COP28
Incoming COP29 Presidency to collaborate with Custodian Agency IRENA on report tracking progress towards tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 The incoming COP29 Presidency, Azerbaijan, will partner with IRENA on the monitoring of progress towards tripling renewable…
African Development Bank, African Union, United States Government, International Fund for Agricultural Development, CGIAR advance ties to boost Africa’s food production
….The African Union Commission-mandated Soil Initiative for Africa is a framework effort to systematically improve Africa’s soil health and productivity Top development organisations have pledged to forge partnerships to expand the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS), an…
SEC D-G to Speak on Nigerias’ Green Economy, Infrastructure Transformation at Oriental News Nigeria Summit
The Director General, D-G of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, would be x-raying key policies and options available in the country’s drive to strengthen her national economy while aligning with global push towards promoting green economy.…
Sahara Group Strengthens Downstream Business with Strategic Leadership Appointments
……Underpinned by a commitment to bring energy to life responsibly, Sahara Group’s recent slate of appointments promise new opportunities for energy access and distribution in Africa. International energy and infrastructure conglomerate Sahara Group has announced a series of…
Chevron Nigeria Limited’s Commitment to Sustainability and Restoration
Since 1973, June 5 every year has been celebrated as World Environment Day (“WED”); a day set aside to raise awareness and promote actions to address environmental issues including marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development, wildlife crime, among others.…
LASEPA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL POLICING TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
… Partners Dangote, NB to Sponsor Essay Competition on Drought Resilience As the June 5 annual World Environment Day celebration draws nearer, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing government-sustainable environmental policies aimed at…
