The two-day event brought together key stakeholders to ensure that the shift towards a clean economy doesn’t leave vulnerable communities behind The African Development Bank Group and the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) have launched a series of groundbreaking workshops…
Tens of thousands displaced in new Gaza City escalation
Ongoing heavy fighting in northern Gaza has now forced an estimated 84,000 people to flee eastern Gaza City in a matter of days, while also cutting off access to a key aid distribution hub, UN humanitarians said on Monday. …
2,659 Compete As NNPC Foundation Unveils Business Opportunities For Youth Corps Members
A total of 2,659 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) across Nigeria have been pre-qualified for the final phase of the NNPC Foundation Business Pitching Exercise. Billed to hold from July 2nd to 10th, 2024, the exercise is…
Global leaders address security and peacekeeping challenges at UN Police summit
Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024. The summit, themed Advancing our Common Security: UN Policing for a New Era, began with a video highlighting the UN Police’s (UNPOL) mission…
African Energy Chamber (AEC) Drives Intra-African Energy Investment in Lagos
Nigerian entrepreneurs accessed investment opportunities in Africa’s leading energy markets at the Invest in African Energies roadshow in Lagos on Tuesday The Invest in African Energies roadshow in Lagos – organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) on June…
Regulatory authority refutes dirty fuel importation allegations
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says there is no imported dirty fuel in the country. The Authority said it would never encourage importation of dirty fuel into the country and ensured that only quality protroleum products…
Cholera Outbreak: Lagos records 29 deaths – adopt onehealth approach to combat spread
Deaths from the Cholera Outbreak have spiked to 29 in Lagos alone, with an increase in number of suspected cases estimated at 579 and 43 confirmed cases. This was disclosed today at a press briefing by the Lagos State Commissioner…
AGIS 2024: Stakeholders advocate for increased collaboration and dynamic innovation in Africa’s energy landscape
The Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS) 2024 held recently in Abuja has emphasized the urgent need for multi-sectoral collaboration and innovation in Africa’s energy landscape. With new players like Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, and Uganda joining traditional leaders…
LWC SUPPLIES SAFE, CLEAN WATER TO LAGOS RESIDENTS
Following an increase in the reported cases of cholera in Lagos State, the Lagos Water Corporation has again swung into action by supplying potable water to the affected areas of the State. This includes Oju Olokun community, Adeniji Adele, Lagos…
Lagos Hosts Landmark CLEAN-Air Forum 2024 to Combat Air Pollution in Africa
Air quality stakeholders in Africa are scheduled to convene in Lagos, Nigeria for a five-day CLEAN-Air Forum to discuss the pressing issue of air pollution in the continent. The Forum is expected to attract over 300 participants from over 40…
