The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has urged the Federal Government to prioritize the welfare of Nigerian workers in the ongoing minimum wage negotiations. The current economic realities make the proposed wage of #62,000 by the federal…
FENRAD / CSDEVNET; WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2024; “The land is ours to restore, and not degrade”
By Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor As the world marks the World Environment Day on June 5, 2024, the Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a human and environmental rights-focused group based in Abia State and climiate Sustainable…
Full Text of #WorldEnvironmentDay Press Briefing by NIEE Lagos
LAGOS STATE CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE COMMEMORATION OF THE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2024 OF THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS (NIEE) LAGOS STATE CHAPTER (A DIVISION OF NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS)
Record-breaking World Environment Day spotlights land restoration, desertification and drought resilience
With a focus on restoring degraded lands, combatting desertification and building drought resilience, countries around the world came together today to mark World Environment Day 2024, under the rallying call ‘Our Land. Our Future. We are #Generation Restoration’. On the…
Orange Middle East and Africa strengthens its social and environmental commitment by involving its employees through the Engage for Change program
This initiative aims to have a positive impact on society and the environment, while strengthening team cohesion For several years now, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) has been taking concrete action to reduce its environmental impact. Today, it…
Chevron Nigeria Limited’s Commitment to Sustainability and Restoration
Since 1973, June 5 every year has been celebrated as World Environment Day (“WED”); a day set aside to raise awareness and promote actions to address environmental issues including marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development, wildlife crime, among others.…
Blackout in Nigeria: Labour shuts National Grid
The Nigeria Transmission Company has announced the closure of the National Grid by the Labour Union, which led to a blackout across the country. The closure occurred today, 3 June 2024, at 2.19am in the morning. It would be recalled…
Enugu Governor Unveils a Bold Vision for a Green and Sustainable Future
By Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has outlined a bold strategy for climate change and sustainable development in the state. Mbah made the announcement during his speech to commemorate the one-year anniversary of his administration.…
NEW NATIONAL ANTHEM: NOA DG DIRECTS COMMUNITY OFFICERS TO LEARN NEW ANTHEM WITHIN 72 HOURS
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a directive to all Community Orientation and Mobilization Officers in the 774 Local Governments to commit the newly signed National Anthem to memory by Monday, June 3, 2024. This directive, given by the…
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…
