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…
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…
US Hemp Council To Lead Delegation to Inaugural Tokyo Hemp Conference
The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) is spearheading a delegation of 26 U.S. hemp industry leaders, companies and academic institutions to the first-ever Tokyo International Hemp Conference, scheduled to take place from Sept. 24 to 26. Sponsored by the Japan…
NNPC Foundation Offers Relief to Borno Flood Victims
The NNPC Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of NNPC Ltd., has extended a helping hand to flood-affected communities in Borno State. In a display of solidarity with the Borno State Government, the NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele…
IAEA Scientific Forum “Atoms4Food” Highlights Role of Nuclear Science in Agriculture
Scientists and experts from around the world will meet at the IAEA Scientific Forum this week to discuss how nuclear science and technology innovations under the framework of Atoms4Food can contribute to enhancing sustainable agrifood systems, improving food security and…
The Coca-Cola System in Africa Unveils Water Stewardship Initiative
‘The Coca-Cola System’s Africa Water Stewardship Initiative’, with a nearly USD 25 million investment, will support water solutions in local communities in Africa The Coca-Cola Company in Africa and its bottling partners Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company…
Gaza: WHO chief hails ‘massive success’ of polio campaign amid tragic reality
Around 560,000 children under ten have been successfully vaccinated against polio during the first round of an emergency campaign in the Gaza Strip, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that it…
