Senate lacks power to Direct NLNG to pay money – Lawyers, experts set agenda for forthcoming 10th National Assembly at Platforms Africa forum Stakeholders in Africa, particularly in the Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, on Monday, raised the alarm over…
Plastics are piling up in soil across the world warns UN environment agency
Plastics used in farming activities are accumulating in agricultural soil worldwide at an alarming rate, a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) published on Monday reveals. Plastics are used extensively in agriculture, from plastic-coated seeds to protective wraps…
CSOs partner to deepen inclusion of PWDs in education governance in Lagos
Civil Society Organisations have fostered partnership to deepen the inclusion of Persons With Disabilities(PWDs) in education governance in Lagos State. This is contained in a Communique signed by Mr Samuel Ajayi , Programmes Officer, Human Development Initiatives (HDI) on Tuesday…
Quad Security Dialogue seeks defense investments collaboration between member countries
A report detailing potential defense investments collaboration between the United States, India, Japan, and Australia focused on Combat Systems, Procurement, Installation and Services, 2021-2026, have been released. The analysis, which provides an overview of each Quad member’s relevant defense investments…
Over 400 Experts allege Grave Health and Climate Risks: Oppose Manchin’s Fossil Fuel bill
In a letter delivered to House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Schumer today, more than 400 scientists and health professionals urged Congress to reject the energy permitting reform bill released yesterday by Senator Joe Manchin. The letter cites grave public…
Microsoft, Planet and The Nature Conservancy launch the Global Renewables Watch
Using AI and satellite imagery, the Global Renewables Watch maps renewable energy installations from space Microsoft Corp., Planet Labs PBC and The Nature Conservancy on Thursday announced its plans to launch the Global Renewables Watch (GRW), a first-of-its-kind living atlas…
Profits Soar for Oil Companies, while Jobs decline, says New report
A New research has revealed an increasing disconnect between industry hype and jobs data in the global oil and gas industry. According to the report by Food and Water Watch, fossil fuel production has actually increased with more profit coming…
IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), co-founding partner Siemens Energy and 13 companies across all industry sectors have launched the global Alliance for Industry Decarbonization. The new Alliance aims to accelerate net-zero ambitions and the decarbonization of industrial value chains…
Scientists Again Call for Civil Disobedience To Spur Climate Action, Saying ‘Time is Short’
Written by Kristoffer Tigue, of Inside Climate.
FG secures $700M Fund for WASH Projects in States – Adamu, Minister of Water Resources
The Nigerian Minister of Water resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu has revealed that the Federal Government has negotiated a development loan of about $700 million for Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) projects on behalf of States.…
