The International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) has called for investment and deployment of innovative technologies to predict, prevent, prepare and respond to natural and man-made disasters. Mrs Njoupouo Mariatou, Secretary General, ICDO, made the call at the 2024 World Civil…
Why Nigeria must Channel Petroleum Subsidy Savings Towards Driving Green Growth and Sustainable Development in Nigeria
By Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke In a daring move, Nigeria’s President, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, declared the immediate abolition of fuel subsidies during his Inaugural Address on May 29, 2023, stating quite simply that “subsidy is gone”.…
COP28: Nigerian CSOs Call for Increased Financial Commitment and Implementation of Outcomes
Render Account of Participation Seek Effective Climate Action Responses A Coalition of Nigerian Civil Society Organizations are strongly advocating for the prompt and active implementation of agreements reached at the just concluded 28th Session of Conferenc of Parties, which held…
The Alternative Bank Delights Customers with Exclusive Seasonal Product
Ahead of the festive period, The Alternative Bank is offering customers an innovative financial product designed to enhance the holiday experience. This pioneering solution – AltMall, allows individuals to instantly acquire desired items and pay in manageable instalments, freeing up…
Nigerian CSOs storm COP28 to advocate for global climate policy
A delegation of Nigerian civil society groups is currently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), as they look forward to actively participate in this year’s 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention…
Sterling One Foundation partners Live Abundantly, British High Commission on gender based violence
Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with Live Abundantly and the Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has officially launched the 2023 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria. The 16 Days of Activism for…
350.org and Local Groups Kick Off Global Month of Action to Call for Shift to Renewable Energy
As Africa bears the brunt of worsening climate impacts such as flooding, droughts and storms, communities are calling on the governments to hold polluters accountable by making them pay through taxing their earnings Starting November 3, 350.org together with…
What next after the Re-opening of the Markets in Lagos?
By Olutayo Irantiola In the last few weeks, many markets across Lagos State have been locked and opened by the Ministry of Environment and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). There is no gainsaying that these markets are due…
Thought Leaders Converge to Mobilize Finance for SDG goals at 2023 Sustainability Table Discourse
High-profile speakers, including Lagos Governor Sanwo Olu, Kwara First Lady, Dr. Abdul Razaq, Minister of State for Environment Salako, Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Akintunde Oyebode, IHS Nigeria CEO, Mohamad Darwish, are set to address the urgency of SDGs…
Alternative Energy can bring about shared prosperity to combat institutional impunity
Adoption of alternative energies has the potential of creating a multiplier effect on Nigeria’s development and socio-political orientation. According to Dr Henrietta Onwuegbuzie, Associate professor of entrepreneurship at the Lagos Business School, the drive towards the energy transition can play…
