The Global Transport Policy (GTP) Ltd., a communication outfit, has stressed the need for a sustainable conversation for an excellent transport infrastructure blueprint to boost Nigeria’s economic development. Dr Oluwasegun Musa, the Chairman/Chief Consultant, Global Transport Policy, said this at…
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) contributes to Acre Impact Capital’s $100 million private debt fund for climate-aligned infrastructure projects across Africa
The fund has announced its first close on 17th of April in which it has successfully raised an equity of ~$100m RMB, one of Africa’s leading corporate and investment banks, has invested in Acre Export Finance Fund I which…
Nominations open for UNEP’s 2024 Champions of the Earth Award with a focus on land restoration, drought resilience, combating desertification
The Champions of the Earth award honours individuals and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. UNEP seeks nominations of individuals and organizations working on innovative and sustainable solutions to restore land, enhance drought resilience, and combat…
Four buildings collapsed; 14 others seriously impacted in Tuesday’s Lagos fire
A total of four buildings have collapsed due to the intensity of fire that engulfed parts of Dosumu Market on Lagos Island on Tuesday. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, told the newsmen that 14…
WWD2024: Water is Critical to Peace and Harmony, says NIEE Chairman, Ogunyemi
The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers, NIEE, have harped on the critical importance of Water and its profound connection to Peace and Harmony. This was stated by the NIEE National Chairman, Engr Nureni Ogunyemi at a Press Conference commemorating the…
Lagos Unveils Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Policy and Implementation Plan
………..As Governor joins celebration of 2024 World Water Day The Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu on Thursday unveiled the Lagos State Water, Sanitation and Hygiene policy to effectively harness, promote national and international focus on Water and Sanitation…
LASG intensifies cleaning of drainage channels including canals
As part efforts to actualize its promise to sustain a flood free Lagos, the Lagos State Government has intensified dredging / cleaning of major drainage channels and canals across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo…
Ekwueme University & Oversees Development Institute presents report on oil subsidy and Nigeria’s energy transition
By Elochukwu Anieze The Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, in collaboration with the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) London, is holding an online event to present the key findings from the recent national…
Lagos commences removal of shanties on Lagos coastal Road, Maiyegun, & Jakande
Lagos State Government on Monday commenced the removal of all illegal shanties/Structures that litter the Lagos Coastal road at Maiyegun Estate by Jakande in Lekki area of the State. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab issued…
Mrs Soludo donates multivitamin supplements to over 26,000 elderly in Anambra
Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has donated cartons of multivitamin supplements to over 26,000 elderly in the state to increase their quality of life. Soludo who distributed the cartons of multivitamin supplements on Friday in Awka,…
