Bill Gates believes Africa’s young people have the talent and opportunity to accelerate progress and help solve the world’s most pressing problems. This was stated at a virtual global event on food security and climate change organized by Africa.com. With…
COP27 Reaches Breakthrough Agreement on New “Loss and Damage” Fund for Vulnerable Countries
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 closed today with a breakthrough agreement to provide “loss and damage” funding for vulnerable countries hit hard by climate disasters. “This outcome moves us forward,” said Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary.…
Sigma Lithium Announces Significant Construction Progress on Greentech Plant
SIGMA LITHIUM ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS ON CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETING 94% OF CONCRETE AND 76% OF STEEL FOR GREENTECH PLANT, COMMISSIONING TO BE INITIATING DECEMBER 2022 SIGMA Lithium Corporation (“Sigma Lithium” or the “Company”) dedicated to powering the next generation of…
United States (U.S.) Mission Celebrates 3D Documentation of Busanyin Shrine at Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove
U.S. Consul General Will Stevens explained that the 3D documentation of the Busanyin Shrine provides the most accurate record of the current conditions of the site to effectively plan a restoration project The 3D documentation of the Busanyin Shrine, one…
Saving West Africa’s Vultures: Conservation Groups partner to develop action plan
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and BirdLife International recently co-organized a sub-regional vulture workshop in Abuja. The event, held over three days from 12 to 14 October 2022 was facilitated by the IUCN Conservation Planning Specials Group and brought together…
Save the Planet, Protect the Future. No Excuses for Inaction.
Save the Planet, Protect the Future. No Excuses for Inaction. Eight policy measures that governments should take Joint message of World Future Council members and Right Livelihood Laureates to the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) “Planet Earth is…
FDA Advances the New Era of Smarter Food Safety
*FDA finalizes foundational rule to improve traceability of contaminated foods Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an unprecedented advancement in foodborne illness prevention through the finalization of a rule to more effectively trace contaminated food through the food…
Lagos Water Corporation Rejuvenates Mosan Okunola, Abesan Waterworks; set to resume operations soon
…redevelops 3 low yield boreholes, rehabilitates process pumps, restores power supply The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has rejuvenated her two (2) Million Gallons per Day (MGD) Mosan Okunola Waterworks, Abesan for maximum output/efficiency. This was made known today, Tuesday 15th…
Engineers call for proper water management, fast tracking green transition
By Patricia Amogu The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE) under the Aegis of the Nigerian Society of Engineers has called for proper water management and conservation towards achieving a clean global environment. The group made the call at…
African Energy Week Announces 2023 Dates. Road to Cape Town
The African Energy Week 2023 conference and exhibition, which runs from October 16 – 20, will unite African energy policymakers, companies and investors with global partners to address the continent’s oil and gas industry challenges and embrace opportunities. The African…
