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…
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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…
Sahara Group Partners Air France-KLM to Offsets 20 Tons CO2 as Aviation Accounts 2.5 Percent Carbon Emissions
Sahara Group, a leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has teamed up with Air France-KLM to support clean travel through its investment in the airline’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. This investment is set to offset 20 tons of CO2, furthering…
Africa targets high yields amidst climate resilience as new cereal and legume breeding consortium takes off
It was a cool and breezy evening in Koba. Abou Camara sat in his reclining chair, with the gentle breeze caressing his bearded face and unveiling the palpable feeling of satisfaction and happiness emanating from his being. Abou, a renowned…
Flooding in Nigeria: An Ongoing Crisis
By Olumide Idowu Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” has been grappling with recurrent flooding that has devastating effects on its population and economy. Recent floods, particularly in places like Maiduguri, have highlighted the urgent need to…
President Tinubu Sympathizes With Flood Victims Across The Country
President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the devastation wreaked by floods on communities and farmlands across the country with profound grief. Recent data by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) indicate that lives have been lost — with thousands…
‘SPDC’s Support Nurturing Next-Generation Energy Experts’
A leading academic has identified the targeted investments in education by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture as a catalyst for addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges. Professor Anene Moneke, Director of the NNPC/SPDC/TotalEnergies/NAOC Joint Venture Centre of Excellence in…
LAWMA BOSS Advocates For ‘Adopt A Street’ Initiative to Boost Community Sanitation
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has urged private organizations and residents to participate in the ‘Adopt a Street’ initiative as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This initiative aims to improve environmental…
LASG Emphasizes Importance of Good Sanitation Practices
…….As the weekly sanitation Advocacy Campaign train moves to Bariga LCDA. The Lagos State Government on Sunday emphasized the importance of good sanitation practices amongst all residents in order to ensure a clean, flood free, safe and sustainable environment across…
SPE-NAICE 2024 to Focus on Midstream, Downstream Development
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria Council has announced the 47th edition of the Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) 2024. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place from August 5 to August 7, 2024, at Eko…
