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…
Hons. Onuigbo, Maren commend Tinubu for advancing energy transition reforms
Two national Climate Change and Energy Champions, Hon. Sam Onuigbo and Hon. Solomon Maren, have commended President Bola Tinubu for implementing the removal of fuel subsidy and the advancement of Nigeria’s energy transition reforms. The duo spoke as guests of…
Ekwueme Varsity unveils Nigeria’s Deep Decarbonisation Project Report
The Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University has unveiled Nigeria’s Deep Decarbonisation Pathways (DDP-Nigeria) project report. This is contained in a statement issued by Prof Chukwumerije Okereke, Director, CCCD, and the report’s Coordinating Lead…
Towards a Just and Sustainable Future: African Energy Chamber (AEC) Wins African Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Award of the Year
The African Energy Chamber was awarded the African ESG Award of the Year at the Africa Energy Technology Conference in Ghana In recognition of its commitment to a just energy transition, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has been awarded the…
Ekwueme University & Oversees Development Institute presents report on oil subsidy and Nigeria’s energy transition
By Elochukwu Anieze The Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, in collaboration with the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) London, is holding an online event to present the key findings from the recent national…
Lagos commences removal of shanties on Lagos coastal Road, Maiyegun, & Jakande
Lagos State Government on Monday commenced the removal of all illegal shanties/Structures that litter the Lagos Coastal road at Maiyegun Estate by Jakande in Lekki area of the State. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab issued…
IWD: WaterAid urges investment in WASH to promote women’s rights, dignity
As the global community marks International Women’s Day, WaterAid Nigeria has called for increased investment in WASH to promote the rights and dignity of women. WaterAid made the call in a statement issued by the Country Director, Ms Evelyn Mere,…
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…
Niger Delta: Why Traditional Leaders Must Speak Out Against Environmental Injustice
Niger Delta traditional leaders have been urged to speak out against all forms of environmental injustice meted out on them as a result of oil pollution, environmental degredation and oil spillage by oil companies working in the Niger Delta. Prince…