Osarode Stephen Odemwingie has emerged as winner of the inaugural Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge, a programme aimed at incubating youth-led SMEs that tackle current environmental challenges and promote sustainability. This was announced by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in partnership with…
NDDC to Assist 17 Flood-Affected Communities in Rivers and Bayelsa
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a channelization project aimed at alleviating flooding in 17 communities across Rivers and Bayelsa states. According to the commission, work has already begun along Kolo Creek, covering communities from Okarki-Otuogidi in Rivers…
Empowering Sustainable Development: Nigerian Environmental Society ‘Eko 2024’ Charts Path To Innovative Resource Management and Conservation
Stakeholders in the Nigerian Environment have collectively been challenged and encouraged to confront the Nation’s environmental challenges and embrace a greener future built on sustainability and development. This rousing call to action was made by Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, while delivering…
OTL: Marowin Showcases Exclusive Partnership with Elcometer – Set to Enhance Industry Uptime
Indigenous engineering and procurement firm, Marowin Engineering and Development Limited, has announced its exclusive partnership with Elcometer, a renowned manufacturer of equipment crucial for maintaining integrity and flow assurance in pipeline systems. The collaboration, showcased at the ongoing African Downstream…
Sustainable Chic: African Fashion and the Green Revolution
By Christopher Burke, Senior Adviser, WMC Africa Sustainability in fashion refers to practices that foster environmental stewardship, social responsibility and good governance throughout the full lifecycle of a garment from design and production to disposal. The concept examines fashion and…
Pan-Atlantic University, Cesel, University of Lincoln Partner To Revolutionise Biogas Production in Nigeria
Pan-Atlantic University is proud to announce its partnership with CESEL and the University of Lincoln, UK, on a groundbreaking project funded by a £219,000 Innovate UK grant. This collaborative effort aims to develop and implement advanced biodigesters at a large-scale…
Three winners emerge in 2024 TotalEnergies’ Startupper Challenge
TotalEnergies’ has revealed winners of the fourth edition of the company’s annual startupper challenge. In a statement released to the media, the winners emerged after a keenly contested competition which saw 5906 applications and 1540 successful applicants. Out of this…
Prince Israel Orekha joins Panelists to discuss grassroots solutions for climate induced vulnerability at Geneva
The Executive Director of Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development, Prince Israel Orekha will be joining other panelists to discuss grassroots solutions for climate induced vulnerability at Geneva, Switzerland on October 24, 2024. The event is put together by…
Nigeria Customs Service Seizes 9,493 kg of Pangolin scales
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has taken another bold step in the global fight against wildlife trafficking, seizing 9,493 kg of pangolin scales in one of the largest wildlife crime busts in recent years. The Comptroller General of…
Polaris Bank Partners NCF to Extend Tree Planting Initiative to Abuja, Anambra
Polaris Bank, in a robust display of its commitment to environmental sustainability, has expanded its nationwide tree-planting initiative in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF). The latest exercise took place at Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital…