The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has welcomed the recent visit of the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to Abia State under its Partnership Agile Governance and Climate Programme (PACE). The group lauded Governor…
Lagos Launches Africa’s Largest Climate Initiative With 80M Eco-Loans, 35M Jobs, $1B in Carbon Revenue
Lagos’ groundbreaking 80 Million Credit Float Project will deliver 80 million eco-loans, create 35 million green jobs, distribute 6 million free clean cookstoves, generate 1.2 million carbon credits worth over $1 billion, and plant 400 million economic trees—making it Africa’s…
Lagos, Port Harcourt Embrace Innovative PM2.5 Monitoring with AI and Sensor Technology
A bold new initiative is underway to address the pressing challenge of urban air pollution in Lagos and Port Harcourt, two of Nigeria’s most densely populated and pollution-impacted cities. The development was announced in a statement by the Air Quality…
NUPRC Refutes Claims of Irregularities in 2024 Oil Block Licensing Round, Reaffirms Compliance with PIA
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has firmly dismissed recent allegations of irregularities in the 2024 oil block licensing round, affirming that the process adhered strictly to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and established licensing guidelines. In a…
Sustainable Agriculture Network to Spotlight Community-Led Regenerative Initiatives at Upcoming General Assembly
The global community will have the opportunity to witness the plethora of community-led regenerative agriculture initiatives from around the world that are to be spotlighted at the upcoming 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) General Assembly and Conference. An annual gathering,…
Nestlé, Livestock Ministry to Launch Dairy Technical Skills Development Program
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has announce an ongoing collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to launch a Dairy Technical Skills Development Program. This initiative, formalized through a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed today in commemoration of World Milk Day…
Dangote Names Refinery Access Road After Tinubu, Applauds President’s Reform Agenda
In a show of support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, Aliko Dangote has named the main access road to the Dangote Refinery “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road.” The announcement came during the commissioning of the Deep Sea Port access road in Lagos, where Dangote hailed the President’s policies as a catalyst for renewed investor confidence and national development.
LASG Boosts Emergency Response Centre With Major Tech, Infrastructure Overhaul
… Reaffirms Commitment to World-Class Safety Operations The Lagos State Government has taken a bold step to modernise and strengthen its emergency response capabilities through significant technological and infrastructure upgrades at the Lagos State Command and Control Centre (LSCCC). This…
NDPHC Boss: Power Sector Reform on Track Despite ₦600 Billion Debt Burden
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije has stated that despite the enormous challenges facing Nigeria’s power sector — including a staggering ₦600 billion debt — her administration remains committed to supporting President…
Mokwa Flooding: CSOs Demand Anticipatory Action, Early Warning, and Localized Climate Action
In response to the recent floods that ravaged Mokwa in Niger State, Nigeria, leading to the tragic loss of lives, displacement of families, destruction of property worth billions of naira, and severe disruption of livelihoods, a coalition of civil society…
