WWD2024: Water is Critical to Peace and Harmony, says NIEE Chairman, Ogunyemi

The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers, NIEE, have harped on the critical importance of Water and its profound connection to Peace and Harmony. This was stated by the NIEE National Chairman, Engr Nureni Ogunyemi at a Press Conference commemorating the…

Headfort@5: Foundation expresses commitment for access to justice for all

Headfort Foundation, an NGO, has expressed its commitment to seeking access to justice for all. The Executive Director of the foundation, Mrs Oluyemi Orija, made the commitment at a recent event to mark five years of its foundation in Lagos.…

Voices of resistance against fossil fuel canvass shift towards renewable energy

Voices of Resistance Against Fossil Gas Exports at the ongoing People’s Summit in Vienna Austria, has called for a shift towards renewable energy sources and sustainable practices to address the interconnected crises of climate change, environmental degredation and social injustice.…

Onuigbo urges state governors to support national drive towards just transition

Hon. Sam Onuigbo, a National Climate Change Champion and the father of the Nigeria Climate Change Act, says state governors have a duty and scope to support the nation towards a just transition from oil and gas. Onuigbo, who is…

Liberia: TAAT and partners convene to draw seed roadmap

Agricultural transformation agencies, seed experts, researchers, and policymakers from Liberia and across Africa have organized a summit to draw a seed roadmap for the West African country. The consortium includes the Government of Liberia, the African Development Bank’s Technologies for…

Lagos Unveils Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy and Implementation Plan

………..As Governor joins celebration of 2024 World Water Day   The Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu on Thursday unveiled the Lagos State Water, Sanitation and Hygiene policy to effectively harness, promote national and international focus on Water and Sanitation…

World Recycling Day: HEDA Charges LASG, Others on Waste Management Reform

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…

NGA Confident Nigeria’s Gas Investment Policies will ignite Sustainable Energy Future

The President of The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), Mr Akachukwu Nwokedi, has lauded the recent gazetting of three pivotal policy directives as transformative milestones poised to revolutionize Nigeria’s Oil and Gas sector energy landscape, with Gas as a critical enabler.…

Wildlife: Dr Mark’s Animal Show Premieres on Showmax

An exciting new children’s programme, “Dr. Mark’s Animal Show ”, will be available to stream on Showmax from Friday March 15, 2024. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Festus Iyorah, Nigeria Representative, Wild Africa Fund and made…

Teaching science, maths in indigenous language will advance Nigeria scientifically – OCHIE Igbo

An Igbo group, Odinala Cultural Heritage Foundation (OCHIE Igbo), says that teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) using the mother tongue will advance Nigeria scientifically and technologically. Mr Okoro Chinedum, Executive Director, OCHIE Igbo STEM school, made the ascertion…

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