OGRC: Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Grant Selects Top 5 Candidates

The 5th Annual Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant which opened earlier this year has made public its top 5 shortlisted candidates. Proudly announcing the list of those who were shortlisted, the Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC), host of the…

LASEPA, partners, takes trash for cash advocacy to Surulere, Coker LCDA

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Seven – Up Bottling Company (SBC) on Saturday took the advocacy of trash for cash to Surulere Local Government Area and Coker Community Development Area. The waste to wealth crusade saw…

Campaigners warn against improper plastic usage

By Rachael Okolo and Echeng Clement, Abuja   Environmentalal activists have called on the government to address the issue of improper plastic use in order to reduce its harmful impact on Nigerians’ public health and environmental protection. The need for…

AEW 2023: Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Prof. Kachikuwu to attend as Keynote Speaker

The African Energy Chamber has announced the participation of Prof. Ibe Kachikwu, Former Honorable Minister of State, Petroleum Resources of Nigeria at African Energy Week 2023 African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector –…

MDAs urged to convert vehicles to CNG

The Nigerian Ministry of Petroleum Resources has urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and Nigerians in general to convert their vehicles from Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) powered engines to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) engines to cushion the effect of fuel…

Geological Survey Agency partners global institutions, stakeholders to provide standard laboratories

The Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), says the agency is willing to collaborate with global agencies and other relevant stakeholders to improve laboratories. This according to the agency is to enable them conduct mineral sample tests. The Director-General of the…

Strengthening Disaster Management at the Community Level: A Crucial Imperative

By National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)   Disasters can strike with little warning, leaving communities devastated and vulnerable. To effectively mitigate the impact of such calamities, having robust disaster management structures at the community level is imperative. The National Emergency…

Lagos, UN Women seek more women participation in procurement process

The Lagos State Government and the United Nations (UN) Women have called for more women participation in public procurement process in the state. Speaking during a three-day training for women-owned businesses, Mr Fatai Onafowote, Director-General, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency…

Water Corporation Boss reiterates commitment to improved service delivery

inspects and assesses Water facilities at South East, Central, North East Regions   The Lagos Water Corporation Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani has reiterated his commitment to strengthen Water Facilities for Improved service delivery in the State. Engr Tijani…

ELECTRICITY ACT: STAKEHOLDERS SEEK IMPROVED ENGAGEMENTS TO PUSH THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Energy experts earlier today called for better engagements between stakeholders including policy makers even as the electricity act has thrown up opportunities for Nigeria’s energy security.   This call was made at the 2nd International Energy Conference of the Renewable Energy…

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