The Deputy Secretary -General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, and other global figures will headline Africa Social Impact Summit, 2023. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) Sterling One Foundation…
LAWMA Academy Organises Summer School for Pupils
LAWMA Academy, the educational arm of Lagos Waste Management Authority, has organised a four-week summer school, for children aged 8 to 12, with the aim of teaching the younger generation the fundamentals of effective waste management. The four-week programme began…
Why Governors forum should domesticate climate change policies—Okereke
By Fabian Ekeruche Prof Chukwumerije Okereke, Director, Center for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State, has called for the domestication of climate change policies by governors of the 36 states. Okereke, an expert in climate…
Energy Alliance Presents Conference Communique; insists on Renewable Energy as Solution to Nigeria’s Energy Challenges
With the removal of fuel subsidy, signing into law of the electricity act, the need to change the status quo has become imperative. Renewable energy has shown globally that it has the potential of catalyzing the energy sector. This…
Energy Roundtable: Participants pay tributes to IESL Boss, Diran Fawibe; seek improvement in energy sector
Stakeholders in the energy sector were tasked earlier today to make enduring contributions towards Nigeria’s energy challenges. This call was made by the Chief Upstream Investment Officer (CUIO), NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), Mr Bala Wunti who was the…
Oil Marketers explain increase in fuel price; recommend strategies to reduce negative impact
The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) have expressed their deepest empathy to all Nigerian citizens; acknowledging the challenges faced by the Nigerian public over the increasing cost of premium motor spirit (pms). This is even as the association…
Net Zero: Group sensitises sabon gari residents on emissions reduction
A group of three civil society organisations (CSOs) have sensitised the residents of Sabon Gari in Kaduna State, on net zero emissions reduction to mitigate the impact of climate change in the country. The group which includes; Connected Advocacy (CA),…
Future Policy Award 2023: Eight Policies Shortlisted for Awards
The World Future Council has announced a shortlist of eight policies from 4 continents that are final contenders for the 2023 Future Policy Award. This was after receiving a total of forty policies from five (5) continents in response to…
Adesina outlines future vision for sustainable growth and climate resilience in key African Union speech
Adesina spoke about the Bank’s significant investments, including spending $44 billion in regional and national infrastructure projects over the past seven years African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina on Sunday, outlined the Bank’s significant achievements and commitments…
US climate envoy Kerry visits China to restart climate talks
Bilateral China-US talks could set the tone for the COP28 UN climate summit in November. China’s manufacturing-led economy produces the most carbon emissions and Beijing has increased its commitment to coal power. US climate envoy John Kerry arrived in China on…
