The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and medicine. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, reaffirmed the government’s…
LAWMA Apprehends 300 For Waste Disposal Offences
prosecutes scores for reckless waste dumping The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has arrested over 300 persons and prosecuted scores, for waste disposal infractions in a renewed offensive, through surveillance and investigative activities. The arrests resulted through a collaboration with…
CEO, South Africa Rand Refinery Joins Mining in Motion 2025
The upcoming Mining in Motion Summit will convene leading figures from Africa’s gold downstream sector – including South Africa’s Rand Refinery – for high-level discussions on the future of African mining Praveen Baijnath, CEO of Rand Refinery, has been confirmed…
Youth Charter Calls for Stronger Youth-Focused Communiqué Following UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum 2025
The Youth Charter extends its appreciation to ECOSOC, the UN Youth Office, and all collaborating partners, and stands ready to work with global stakeholders to translate this year’s Forum energy into lasting impact Following active participation in the 2025 ECOSOC…
Infrastructure Investments Propel Africa’s Mining Growth
As Africa expands its regional corridors with major rail and port projects, African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town will showcase the critical role of infrastructure in unlocking mining potential and driving industry investment Africa and its global partners are…
Ecological Justice and Resilience: Unpacking Capitalism and Colonial Legacies at HOMEF’s School of Ecology
By Homef There is a swath of current statistics that reveal appalling levels of environmental degradation and climate vulnerability across nations, especially in Global South regions. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), one such statistic, up to “3.6…
Lagos Targets 6GW Power Boost By 2028, 38M Tonnes Carbon Emissions Cut — Ogunleye Declares State Open for Business
Against the backdrop of the opening ceremony on Day 1 of the ongoing Lagos Energy Summit 2025, a wave of bold declarations, sobering data, and transformative ambitions were unveiled — positioning Lagos as not only Nigeria’s commercial capital but also…
Sanwo-Olu Champions Bold Vision for Clean, Inclusive, and Reliable Energy Future at Lagos Energy Summit – Targets 6GW in Three years
* Laments Deficiency in Energy Availability In a rousing address at the Lagos Energy Summit, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu laid out a bold and ambitious vision for a future powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy,…
FG To Access $2.3bn for Transmission Infrastructure Upgrade – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the pilot phase of the Siemens-backed Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) is now 90% complete. This marks a major milestone in the Nigerian government’s drive to stabilise the national grid and improve…
Egbin Power Clinches 2024 Sustainable Company of the Year Award – Reaffirms Industry Leadership
Egbin Power Plc, Nigeria’s largest power generation company, has reaffirmed its industry leadership by winning the Sustainable Development Company of the Year award at the 2024 Energy Times Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores Egbin’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, innovation, and…
