As the world is groping with the gigantic challenge of climate change, while its impact keeps ravaging the people and land, the foremost environmental NGO dedicated to nature conservation and biodiversity resources management for over 40years, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation…
Coca-Cola, MTN Foundation, British Council, Microsoft, others and More Unveil as Partners for Africa Social Impact Summit 2023
Fabian Ekeruche The Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations Nigeria, co-conveners of the Africa Social Impact Summit 2023, have officially unveiled partners for the second edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit. The announcement made at a press…
Environmental Group says Rivers Govt. Ring Road Project undermines environmental sustainability
The Association for Environmental Impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN) says that the 50.15Km dual carriage Ring Road Project proposed by the Rivers State Governor will undermine environmental sustainability. Prof Ijeoma Vincent-Akpu, President of the association made this known to the…
4 Lessons from young leaders: How to beat eco-paralysis
By Savannah Burns, Roving Reporters It’s easy to be laid low by all that ails our planet; did you know there is a word for this? Eco-paralysis. Eco-paralysis is defined as the feeling that one cannot do anything meaningful…
NCF, ATCN, partner to plant trees at Pan Atlantic University
Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has partnered ATC Nigeria, owners and operators of telecommunications services, to plant trees at the Pan Atlantic University (PAU), Ibeju-Lekki, a suburb of Lagos. Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ATC Nigeria,…
Future Policy Award 2023: Eight Policies Shortlisted for Awards
The World Future Council has announced a shortlist of eight policies from 4 continents that are final contenders for the 2023 Future Policy Award. This was after receiving a total of forty policies from five (5) continents in response to…
Food State of Emergency: IRC recommends simplified approaches for significant gains
Simplified approaches can lead to significant efficiency gains and scale, enabling policy shift that can help us reach more children now The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has recommended for President Bola Tinubu to implement approaches to reach more children. Babatunde…
Adesina outlines future vision for sustainable growth and climate resilience in key African Union speech
Adesina spoke about the Bank’s significant investments, including spending $44 billion in regional and national infrastructure projects over the past seven years African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina on Sunday, outlined the Bank’s significant achievements and commitments…
NEMA partners media on disaster, emergency reporting
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sought the partnership of the media on the reportage of disaster and emergency in the country. The Director-General of NEMA, Mustapha Ahmed stated this at a workshop for media practitioners on Saturday in…
DCAF awards scholarship to support education of indigent undergraduates in Anambra
The Dr Chioma Awuzie Foundation (DCAF), a non-governmental organisation, on Saturday offered scholarships to 17 indigent students of Tertiary institutions in Anambra State. The students were drawn from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam and the…
