* Laments Deficiency in Energy Availability In a rousing address at the Lagos Energy Summit, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu laid out a bold and ambitious vision for a future powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy,…
African Civil Society Urges Oman Against EACOP Support as East Africa Trade Expo Kicks Off
Just one day before the Oman East Africa Trade and Investment Expo opens in Muscat on April 16, over 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) from Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and beyond have published an open letter urging…
LASG Demonstrates Commitment To Promoting Renewable Energy Initiatives
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has expressed his administration’s commitment to promoting renewable energy initiatives, particularly in the electricity sector, to boost economic activities within Lagos State. The Governor made this commitment on Monday at the Roundtable Meeting…
Abia Implements Urban Renewal Agenda With New Umuahia City
The Abia State Government has said that plans are underway to establish the new Umuahia City, as part of its transformation agenda for the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday, April 14, 2025, while…
Egbin Power Clinches 2024 Sustainable Company of the Year Award – Reaffirms Industry Leadership
Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has reaffirmed its industry leadership by winning the Sustainable Development Company of the Year award at the 2024 Energy Times Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores Egbin’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, innovation, and…
Engr. Azeez Agoro Charts New Course for Environmental Awareness on Inauguration as 6th NIEE Lagos Chairman
On April 9, 2025, Engr. Azeez Agoro was officially inaugurated as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Lagos Chapter, alongside new state executives with the mandate to pilot the affairs of the NIEE for the…
LAGOS, SWEDEN Advocate Improved Collaboration For Economic Growth
Lagos State Government and Sweden have concluded plans to improve collaboration across technology, transportation, power, digital skills and other sectors to accelerate economic growth for mutually beneficial development. This was part of the outcome of a roundtable meeting between the…
Dangers Grow for Myanmar Quake Survivors, Health System ‘Overwhelmed’
In earthquake-shattered central Myanmar, people are sleeping in the streets in fear of buildings collapsing, facing early monsoon rains and the risk of waterborne diseases, the UN warned on Tuesday. Ten days after a 7.7 magnitude quake levelled buildings and…
Waste Managers Call for Cost Reflective Tariff for Sustainability
The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called on the government to implement cost reflective tariff for business sustainability. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, President, AWAMN, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday that cost recovery is sine…
Adaptation Fund Receives First New US$ 13 Million Pledge for 2025 from Sweden, Hoping to Set Tone for Rest of Year
At a pivotal time when the work of the Adaptation Fund is more urgent than ever, the Fund’s resource mobilization efforts for 2025 kicked off on a positive note as Sweden stepped forward to make the first new pledge to…
