By Barbra Sehlule Muzata West Africa and the Sahel, a region where millions of smallholder farmers struggle with low yields and soil degradation, faces a looming threat of food insecurity. The delicate balance of these communities is further disrupted by…
UNEP Announces 2024 Champions of the Earth, recognizes six bold environmental leaders
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced recipients of the 2024 Champions of the Earth, honoured for their outstanding leadership, brave actions and sustainable solutions to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification. This year’s laureates include a minister of Indigenous…
Environmental Taskforce Hosts ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Special Advocacy, Public Sensitisation Programme
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring a safe, secure and habitable environment with the successful hosting of its Special Advocacy and Public Sensitisation Programme over the weekend. The event, which commenced…
Chevron Nigeria Wins Award for Energy Company of the Year for Environmental Sustainability and CSR
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), on Friday Dec. 6, 2024, received an award as “Energy company of the year for its Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility accomplishments. The award presented by the Nigerian News Direct newspaper, was received by Mr Victor…
TUC National Deputy President Commends Lagos Water Corporation on Ongoing Transformation Process
L-R: SSASCGOC branch secretary, Comrade Alade Olawale; NPA SSASCGOC, Comrade Akanbi Ismail; LWC Executive Director, Operations, Engr. (Mrs.) Helen Omolanke Taiwo; LWC, Director (Administration and Human Resources), Mr. Hakeem Kosoko; and TUC National Deputy President/President General (SSASCGOC), Comrade Kayode Alakija,…
SPP appoints Dr. Peter Ekweozoh, mni, Snr Fellow on Technology Innovation
The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) has announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Ekweozoh, mni, as a Senior Fellow on Technology Innovation. This is contained in a statement signed by Ugochukwu Uzuegbu, Communications Officer, SPP, on Thursday and made…
NDDC MD Reiterates Commitment to Transformative Development in the Niger Delta
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has emphasized the Commission’s unwavering dedication to delivering impactful projects and accelerating sustainable development for all ethnic groups within the Niger Delta. Dr. Ogbuku gave this assurance…
SGBV: NHRC pledges commitment to train law enforcement officials
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reiterated commitment to address Sexual and Gender-BasedViolence (SGBV) through continuous sensitisation and training of law enforcement officials. Mrs Yemisi Akhile, the Deputy Director, Legal, Lagos State office of NHRC, gave the assurance in…
Prime Progress Announces Biodiversity Reporting Challenge
Prime Progress, a media outfit, earlier today announced its Biodiversity Reporting Challenge—an initiative seeking innovative story ideas from journalists to address Nigeria’s pressing biodiversity issues. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Innocent Eteng, Editor-In-Chief, Prime Progress, on…
COP29 Has Secured Foundation For Rapid Growth – Inger Andersen
Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, Inger Andersen has called for more transparent, inclusive progress on finance, migration and adaptation. Andersen advocated for this action noting that while COP29 has delivered a hard fought deal, securing a…
