A baby born somewhere on Tuesday will be the world’s eight billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations. “The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity’s shared responsibility for the planet,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said…
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…
Nigeria woos investors into sanitation value chain
By Tosin Kolade The Nigerian Government on Sunday called on national and foreign investors to maximise the business opportunities in the sanitation sector for the nation’s socio-economic development. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack…
President Biden is Hosting a Summit of African Leaders – Governance in the Sahel Must Be a Priority
The upcoming Africa Leaders’ Summit– slated to take place in Washington, DC in December- is well-timed. The Biden administration has made a welcome and significant push over the past two years to support democracy, anti-corruption and peace-building around the world- and…
Technical reports developed through the African Group of Negotiators Expert support with an armful of scientific evidence to underpin Africa’s case at COP27
By Duncan MacFadyen and Rendani Nenguda The world looks to COP27 to negotiate our future against a ticking clock. With the event taking place on African soil this year, this is a valuable opportunity to gain climate wins for…
NSSF launches ‘Righting our Story’ Literary Contest
By Fabian Ekeruche The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) says it has launched a national Literary contest in pursuance of its mission to transform healthcare outcomes in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by NSSF’s General Manager, Dr.…
LAWMA ORGANISES MEDICAL CHECKS FOR SANITATION WORKERS
No fewer than 1000 sanitation workers (street sweepers) benefitted from the free medical screening, organised by the Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA), at the Authority’s Transfer Loading Station, Simpson – Sura, Lagos Island. In his opening remarks, the Managing Director/…
SPECIAL: NIGERIA’S TOP-100 ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS
Environment Africa magazine and 247 Communications Ltd present a targeted listing of Top100 Environmental Professionals in Nigeria. The listing was done over the course of several weeks based on various merit based factors, geared towards identifying those professionals who have…
LASG sets pace for disaster management
By Fabian Ekeruche Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Government on Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations says that state is setting the pace for disaster management in the country. Ogunlende stated this at a…
NAIC sympathises with flood victims: Assures of urgent attention to genuine claims
The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) sympathises with all the flood victims across the country, expressing dismay at the loss of lives, properties and livelihoods. This was contained in a press statement released earlier today. In the statement, the Corporation…
