Prince Israel Orekha: Profile of a Climate and Justice Activist

By Chinedu Nsofor   Prince Orekha is a prominent figure in empowering marginalized communities, particularly in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region, with over eight years of dedicated experience in environmental and climate justice advocacy. He is a dedicated local community activist,…

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…

Gbadegesin Drives Bold Initiatives at LAWMA

By Bolaji Israel Lagos, the bustling metropolis of Nigeria, is home to over 20 million people. With such a massive population, managing waste and maintaining a hygienic environment become a daunting task. However, one man has risen to the challenge,…

Ekwueme Varsity, World Resources Institute, to Present Report on Implications of Oil & Gas Transition on Nigerian Economy

By Elochukwu Anieze   The Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, in collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI) in Washington, DC, is holding an online event to present key findings from recent national…

LASG intensifies cleaning of drainage channels including canals

As part efforts to actualize its promise to sustain a flood free Lagos, the Lagos State Government has intensified dredging / cleaning of major drainage channels and canals across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo…

Hons. Onuigbo, Maren commend Tinubu for advancing energy transition reforms

Two national Climate Change and Energy Champions, Hon. Sam Onuigbo and Hon. Solomon Maren, have commended President Bola Tinubu for implementing the removal of fuel subsidy and the advancement of Nigeria’s energy transition reforms. The duo spoke as guests of…

Ekwueme Varsity unveils Nigeria’s Deep Decarbonisation Project Report

The Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University has unveiled Nigeria’s Deep Decarbonisation Pathways (DDP-Nigeria) project report. This is contained in a statement issued by Prof Chukwumerije Okereke, Director, CCCD, and the report’s Coordinating Lead…

Captain Fanplastic Teams Up with Secret Sunrise for a Unique Dance Cleanup for Nature

Captain Fanplastic, the renowned environmental superhero, joined forced with Secret Sunrise Cape Town, the global dance movement, to host an innovative event combining dance, community cleanup, and storytelling. This collaboration aims to raise awareness about environmental issues, promote community engagement,…

Lady bags 7months jail term for assaulting Lagos sanitation officer

A 22-year old lady has been sentenced to seven months and three weeks imprisonment by a Special Offences Court for assaulting an officer of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly called KAI at Ile-Epo bus stop along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.…

Towards a Just and Sustainable Future: African Energy Chamber (AEC) Wins African Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Award of the Year

The African Energy Chamber was awarded the African ESG Award of the Year at the Africa Energy Technology Conference in Ghana In recognition of its commitment to a just energy transition, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has been awarded the…

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