The Delta State government has entered into a collaboration with Africa’s foremost petroleum industry solutions provider, Xenergi Limited, to establish a robust infrastructure and facility base for development of the KGG Gas Eco-Industrial Park (KGIP). The collaboration, according to the…
Earth Day: Climate Change Is Making Life Worse With Governments, Rich Countries Responsible for Impact Reduction – Africans
In response to changing weather patterns and environmental degradation, majorities of Africans endorse investments in climate-resilient infrastructure Most Africans who are aware of climate change say it is making their lives worse and call on their governments and wealthy countries…
LAWMA Apprehends 300 For Waste Disposal Offences
prosecutes scores for reckless waste dumping The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has arrested over 300 persons and prosecuted scores, for waste disposal infractions in a renewed offensive, through surveillance and investigative activities. The arrests resulted through a collaboration with…
Rivers State Government To Revive Songhai Farms
The Rivers Government has pledged to revive the Songhai Integrated Farms to boost food production and create lasting job opportunities for the youth. Rivers Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas, stated this during an inspection visit to the farm…
Historic Cologne Cathedral Glows Greener With New LED Lights
Cologne Cathedral will shine in a new, energy-efficient light from Sunday evening, as more than 700 LED lamps replace the halogen lights that previously illuminated the landmark from surrounding rooftops. The new lighting, most of which is now affixed directly…
Adaptation Fund Board Approves Record US$ 137 Million in New Projects; Doubles Country Cap to US$ 40 Million
In a set of milestone decisions at its 44th meeting, the Adaptation Fund (AF) Board approved over US$ 137 million in new projects – a new record that eclipsed the US$ 100 million mark in a single Board meeting for…
Lawma Tells Markets To Take Charge Of Their Waste
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised a sensitisation workshop, for traders at its headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, during which it admonished markets in the state to take charge of the waste generated by them . Themed “Hygienic Environment, Responsibility of…
Kenya’s Green Finance Taxonomy Published – Legal Developments and Strategic Considerations
Christina Nduba-Banja, Yusra Butt and Nduta Muhindi Following the issuance of the draft Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy in March 2024 (draft KGFT), the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published the first edition of the Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy (Taxonomy).…
Lagos Targets 6GW Power Boost By 2028, 38M Tonnes Carbon Emissions Cut — Ogunleye Declares State Open for Business
Against the backdrop of the opening ceremony on Day 1 of the ongoing Lagos Energy Summit 2025, a wave of bold declarations, sobering data, and transformative ambitions were unveiled — positioning Lagos as not only Nigeria’s commercial capital but also…
Sanwo-Olu Champions Bold Vision for Clean, Inclusive, and Reliable Energy Future at Lagos Energy Summit – Targets 6GW in Three years
* Laments Deficiency in Energy Availability In a rousing address at the Lagos Energy Summit, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu laid out a bold and ambitious vision for a future powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy,…
