The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has told truck drivers in the agency’s fleet, to strictly obey safe driving rules or risk severe penalties, including outright dismissal. He said this on Tuesday, at…
Nominations open for UNEP’s 2024 Champions of the Earth Award with a focus on land restoration, drought resilience, combating desertification
The Champions of the Earth award honours individuals and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. UNEP seeks nominations of individuals and organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to restore land, enhance drought resilience, and combat…
Four buildings collapsed; 14 others seriously impacted in Tuesday’s Lagos fire
A total of four buildings have collapsed due to the intensity of fire that engulfed parts of Dosumu Market on Lagos Island on Tuesday. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, told the newsmen that 14…
Irede Foundation sets to hold 2024 advocacy walk on inclusion
THE Irede Foundation’ 2024 ‘Out On A Limb (OOAL) Advocacy Walk’ is set to take place on Saturday, April 13th, bringing together a global community of individuals dedicated to empowering and including persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the society. With…
The role of parliament in driving Nigeria’s long term climate goals
By Chukwumerije Okereke the Nigerian Parliament, like other parliaments, has a huge role to play in ensuring that the country meets its long-term climate ambitions. However, the path ahead demands more than legislative frameworks and oversight. It calls for…
PETAN Elects New Leaders in Port-Harcourt, as Wole Ogunsanya emerges Chairman
New Exco to Run for Two Years The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN, has elected new executive members to run the affairs of the association for the next two years. A statement by the Newly Elected Publicity Secretary,…
A Century of Impact: Total Energies Celebrates
TotalEnergies celebrates 100th anniversary Reflects on Establishment and Impact TotalEnergies, alongside it’s over 100,000 employees in 120 countries worldwide, are over the moon, pleased and proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Company’s creation. TotalEnergies’ 100-year history tells…
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…
Headfort@5: Foundation expresses commitment for access to justice for all
Headfort Foundation, an NGO, has expressed its commitment to seeking access to justice for all. The Executive Director of the foundation, Mrs Oluyemi Orija, made the commitment at a recent event to mark five years of its foundation in Lagos.…
Adequate planning, technological investment can boost Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Transition – Maren
Hon. Solomon Maren, National Coordinator of the African Parliamentary Network on Climate Action, has admonished the Nigerian government to embrace adequate and long-term planning backed by robust policy implementation to accelerate Nigeria’s oil and gas transition. Hon. Maren spoke as…
