The second day of The Fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC 5) on Global Plastic Treaty started on a rather disappointing note with inadequate arrangements for participation in contact groups being the theme of the morning. These shortcomings…
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Prime Progress Announces Biodiversity Reporting Challenge
Prime Progress, a media outfit, earlier today announced its Biodiversity Reporting Challenge—an initiative seeking innovative story ideas from journalists to address Nigeria’s pressing biodiversity issues. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Innocent Eteng, Editor-In-Chief, Prime Progress, on…
COP29 Has Secured Foundation For Rapid Growth – Inger Andersen
Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, Inger Andersen has called for more transparent, inclusive progress on finance, migration and adaptation. Andersen advocated for this action noting that while COP29 has delivered a hard fought deal, securing a…
UNIDO, ILO, Others to Headline 5th Lagos Waste Forum
Top government officials, Coca-Cola, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Union (EU) are set to grace the fifth Lagos Waste Forum. This is contained in a statement signed by Amb. Obuesi…
Simon Stiell, UN Climate Chief Urges G20 Leaders: Prioritize Climate Crisis and Finance as Top Agenda Ahead of Summit”
As G20 leaders prepare to meet in Rio de Janeiro, the United Nations Executive Secretary on Climate Change, Simon Stiell has urged for them to prioritize climate crisis and finance as the top issues to deliberate on. This is as…
NUPRC Pushes for 250M Cubic Feet Gas Flare Capture to Slash Emissions, Sets 2 Million BPD Goal for Energy Security
“Nigeria’s Crude Output Now At 1.8 Million Bpd” – Komolafe Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has called for a collaborative approach to tackling Nigeria’s energy trilemma—balancing energy security, affordability, and sustainability. Speaking…
Cross-sector Collaboration Will Lead To Achieving African Energy Security – Anim
The Managing Director of Platform Petroleum, Engr. John Anim, has underscored the urgent need for Africa to build a self-sufficient and sustainable energy future. In his speech titled “Achieving African Energy Security – The Critical Role of Cross-Sector Collaboration,” during…
NDDC to Assist 17 Flood-Affected Communities in Rivers and Bayelsa
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a channelization project aimed at alleviating flooding in 17 communities across Rivers and Bayelsa states. According to the commission, work has already begun along Kolo Creek, covering communities from Okarki-Otuogidi in Rivers…
Empowering Sustainable Development: Nigerian Environmental Society ‘Eko 2024’ Charts Path To Innovative Resource Management and Conservation
Stakeholders in the Nigerian Environment have collectively been challenged and encouraged to confront the Nation’s environmental challenges and embrace a greener future built on sustainability and development. This rousing call to action was made by Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, while delivering…
Sustainable Chic: African Fashion and the Green Revolution
By Christopher Burke, Senior Adviser, WMC Africa Sustainability in fashion refers to practices that foster environmental stewardship, social responsibility and good governance throughout the full lifecycle of a garment from design and production to disposal. The concept examines fashion and…
