At Annual Lecture, NCF Advocates for Carbon Market as enabler for Sustainable Climate Action

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) have called for the restructuring of the Carbon Credits Market as a Growth enabler to enhance Sustainable Climate Action in Nigeria. This call was made at the 22nd Late Chief S.L Edu Annual Lecture which…

Chevron Nigeria Limited reiterates commitment to environmental stewardship

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL -NNPCL/CNL JV has re-affirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship in its operations in Nigeria. The company made this re-affirmation, stating it…

President Tinubu appoints new Chief Executives for Two Federal Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA). Furthermore, the President has approved the appointment of Dr. Adedeji Ashiru as the Managing…

NNPC, NIPCO Gas Partnership Expands AutoCNG Network

Nigeria’s AutoCNG infrastructure is expected to undergo remarkable changes, as a result of NIPCO Gas Limited’s collaboration with Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), offering drivers hope for an alternate fuel to white oils. The Managing Director of NIPCO Gas,…

LPG Pivotal to Driving Industrialisation, Job Creation- Ekpo

Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has emphasised the strategic importance of investment in the gas sector, saying it was pivotal for driving industrialization, job creation and improvement of the livelihood of the generality of Nigerians.…

NCF harp on responsible conflict resolution at climate justice webinar

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for responsible conflict resolution at the climate justice webinar series held virtually on Thursday, 25 April, 2024. The webinar, which is part of the Nigerian Climate Justice Alliance, a project of NCF, focused…

Harnessing GIS and Emerging Spatial Technologies for Carbon Credit Development in Africa

By Christopher Burke   Africa holds immense potential to contribute to global efforts mitigating carbon emissions based on the continent’s vast natural resources, biodiversity and rapidly growing economies.  Unlocking this potential requires innovative approaches that leverage cutting-edge technologies such as…

PRESASS 2024: Aviation Minister Keyamo Tasks Participants On Downscaling Climate Information as Workshop Closes

The Nigerian Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has tasked participants at the Regional Forum Workshop on Seasonal Forecasts of Agro-hydro-climatic characteristics of the rainy season for the Sudanian and Sahelian zones of West Africa and the…

Germany’s parliament passes reform of climate emissions law

By Andreas Hoenig, dpa   The lower house of Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, has passed a controversial reform of the country’s Climate Protection Act, which will significantly overhaul how targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions are implemented. The proposed changes…

Water for the future: Tangiers takes steps to secure its blue gold

Overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar at the northern tip of Morocco, Tangiers is a cosmopolitan place and gateway to the great continent of Africa   The white city of Tangiers wakes gently at daybreak. Schoolchildren mill up and down the…

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