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…

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.…

Oil & Gas transition should not aggravate current economic condition – Ekwueme Varsity Report

A new report on the “Implications of Oil & Gas Transition on the Nigerian Economy” has called for a careful transition away from oil in such a manner that it will not aggravate the present economic reality. The report was…

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…

Group seeks increased budgetary allocation to water sector

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), a non governmental organisation (NGO), has called on government at all levels to increase budgetary allocation to the water sector.   The Executive Director, CAPPA, Mr Akinbode Oluwafemi made the call on…

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…

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