Ekwueme Varsity, World Resources Institute, to Present Report on Implications of Oil & Gas Transition on Nigerian Economy

By Elochukwu Anieze   The Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, in collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI) in Washington, DC, is holding an online event to present key findings from recent national…

Hons. Onuigbo, Maren commend Tinubu for advancing energy transition reforms

Two national Climate Change and Energy Champions, Hon. Sam Onuigbo and Hon. Solomon Maren, have commended President Bola Tinubu for implementing the removal of fuel subsidy and the advancement of Nigeria’s energy transition reforms. The duo spoke as guests of…

President Tinubu Sacks REA MD and Team; Appoints New Management

President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad and three other directors, namely; Olaniyi Alaba Netufo – Executive Director, Corporate Services, Barka Sajou – Executive Director,…

Nigeria, Germany launches partnership on battery recycling

Nigeria and Germany has launched a Partnership for Responsible Battery and Metal recycling (ProBaMet) project. The partnership aims at improving battery recycling in Nigeria, raising labour and environmental standards, and establishing sustainable trade flows for raw materials. On this new…

Lafarge Africa Plc Pioneers Green Depot in Nigeria, Sets New Industry Standards

Lafarge Africa Plc inaugurates its first-ever green depot in Abeokuta, Nigeria, showcasing a commitment to sustainable practices and setting new benchmarks for the industry. In a bold move signifying a leap towards an environmentally-conscious future, Lafarge Africa Plc has unveiled…

Road to COP29: Highest Climate Ambitions Needed to Decarbonize World

by Cecilia Russell (Nairobi)   The road to COP29 has begun in earnest in the backdrop of a global climate report indicating that not only was 2023 the warmest year in a 174-year climate record, it was the warmest by…

Why Nigeria must Channel Petroleum Subsidy Savings Towards Driving Green Growth and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

By Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke   In a daring move, Nigeria’s President, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, declared the immediate abolition of fuel subsidies during his Inaugural Address on May 29, 2023, stating quite simply that “subsidy is gone”.…

MOMAN unveils New Identity; Rebrands to MEMAN to signal new strategic energy direction

Signalling the dawn of a new era, the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), earlier today unveiled their rebranded identity as the Major nergies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). The launch highlights MEMAN’s commitment to sustainability through the NMDPRA…

COP 28: Egbetokun, Akpoyibo seek global collaboration for the Nigeria Police Green Initiative

Nigeria Police Green Initiative launched at COP28 Ensures commitment of Security Forces to Nigeria’s Energy Transition   The Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, speaking on ‘Saving People with Environment’, at a side event at the ongoing COP28 in…

Nigerian CSOs storm COP28 to advocate for global climate policy

A delegation of Nigerian civil society groups is currently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), as they look forward to actively participate in this year’s 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention…

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