Major Global Utilities Announce Joint Intent to Scale Renewable Capacity by 2.5 times to 2030

Utilities for Net Zero Alliance members announce action plan at IRENA Assembly, focused on increasing speed of grid investment and development   Today, the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) adopted the UNEZA Roadmap to 2030, which targets a total…

Sustainable transport infrastructure key to Nigeria’s economic growth – Expert

The Global Transport Policy (GTP) Ltd., a communication outfit, has stressed the need for a sustainable conversation for an excellent transport infrastructure blueprint to boost Nigeria’s economic development. Dr Oluwasegun Musa, the Chairman/Chief Consultant, Global Transport Policy, said this at…

The role of parliament in driving Nigeria’s long term climate goals

By Chukwumerije Okereke   the Nigerian Parliament, like other parliaments, has a huge role to play in ensuring that the country meets its long-term climate ambitions. However, the path ahead demands more than legislative frameworks and oversight. It calls for…

PETAN Elects New Leaders in Port-Harcourt, as Wole Ogunsanya emerges Chairman

New Exco to Run for Two Years   The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, PETAN, has elected new executive members to run the affairs of the association for the next two years. A statement by the Newly Elected Publicity Secretary,…

WWD2024: Water is Critical to Peace and Harmony, says NIEE Chairman, Ogunyemi

The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers, NIEE, have harped on the critical importance of Water and its profound connection to Peace and Harmony. This was stated by the NIEE National Chairman, Engr Nureni Ogunyemi at a Press Conference commemorating the…

Voices of resistance against fossil fuel canvass shift towards renewable energy

Voices of Resistance Against Fossil Gas Exports at the ongoing People’s Summit in Vienna Austria, has called for a shift towards renewable energy sources and sustainable practices to address the interconnected crises of climate change, environmental degredation and social injustice.…

Adequate planning, technological investment can boost Nigeria’s Oil & Gas Transition – Maren

Hon. Solomon Maren, National Coordinator of the African Parliamentary Network on Climate Action, has admonished the Nigerian government to embrace adequate and long-term planning backed by robust policy implementation to accelerate Nigeria’s oil and gas transition. Hon. Maren spoke as…

Onuigbo urges state governors to support national drive towards just transition

Hon. Sam Onuigbo, a National Climate Change Champion and the father of the Nigeria Climate Change Act, says state governors have a duty and scope to support the nation towards a just transition from oil and gas. Onuigbo, who is…

Group seeks increased budgetary allocation to water sector

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), a non governmental organisation (NGO), has called on government at all levels to increase budgetary allocation to the water sector.   The Executive Director, CAPPA, Mr Akinbode Oluwafemi made the call on…

Water Day; WaterAid seeks multi stakeholder approach to water management

WaterAid says that a multistakeholder approach is required to engender the peace that water brings among communities. Ms Evelyn Mere, Country Director, WaterAid, said this in her remarks to mark the 2024 Water Day Celebration held at Oregun Junior High…

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