COP29: Bolder Climate Action Solutions Only Pathway For Nations To Survive And Thrive, says Simon Stiell

Bolder Climate Action: The Only Pathway for Nations to Survive and Thrive At a recent virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution’s Global Economy and Development Programme, Simon Stiell, the UNFCCC Executive Secretary, wrapped up his presentation by affirming that…

WaterAid, Partners mark Global Handwashing Day in Lagos school

WaterAid Nigeria with its partners on Tuesday commemorated the 2024 Global Handwashing Day at Oregun Junior High School, Ikeja. The event saw the convergence of selected schools on Oregun Junior High School to instill the culture of handwashing in the…

NEMA, LASEMA, harp on role of education, youths in disaster reduction

Emergency stakeholders in Lagos on Monday underscored the role of education and youths in disaster risk reduction in the state. The stakeholders made this known at a rally to mark the 2024 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) in…

NNPCL Reiterates Commitment to Lasting Peace and Prosperity in Niger Delta

The NNPC Ltd has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with host communities in the Niger Delta to achieve lasting peace and economic prosperity. This was stated by the Group CEO Mallam Mele Kyari during a dialogue session held in partnership…

COP29 Host, Azerbaijan’s Climate Action Rated ‘Critically Insufficient” by Climate Action Tracker

Azerbaijan, host of the 2024 UNFCCC COP29 has been given an abysmal rating of “Critically Insufficient” after it fell far below expectations in its climate action interventions. This was the outcome of an updated country analyses released by the Climate…

Rockefeller Foundation Joins G20 Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty to Advance Climate-Resilient School Meals

The Rockefeller Foundation became the first philanthropy to join the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty (Global Alliance) at an event today with its President Rajiv Shah, the Brazilian Ambassador to the Rome-based Agencies, Carla Barroso Carneiro, and The Food…

Sustainable Environment: LAWMA Goes on Motorised Advocacy Campaign

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has embarked on a motorised advocacy campaign, to key areas of Eti-Osa Local Government, to sensitise residents on sustainable environment, as part of activities marking the Authority’s observance of World Cleanup Day. Adopting the…

Gastech: NLNG Committed to Reduce Emissions, Promote Sustainable Energy Development- DMD, Osobu

…Says government should provide financial guarantees for climate technology investments. Nigeria LNG Limited has reiterated its commitment to climate action, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to reduce emissions and promote sustainable energy development. The Deputy Managing Director of Nigeria LNG, Olakunle Osobu…

NCF Hosts 3-Weeks Eco-Adventure Challenge for Kids in the 2024 Summer Camp

From August 12th to August 30th, 2024, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) hosted the 2024 Summer Camp at the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), themed “Eco-Adventure Challenge”. The camp, designed for children aged 5 to 17 years, brought together a diverse…

Local Communities Demand Environmental Accountability Ahead of COP29 in Nigeria’s Niger Delta

In a significant move towards environmental justice, local communities in Nigeria’s Niger Delta convened a dialogue in Bayelsa State on September 17, 2024, organized by Connected Advocacy. The meeting aimed to address the pressing issues of environmental degradation caused by…

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