Communities, civil society, businesses, and governments around the world today marked World Environment Day under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution, with official celebrations held in the Republic of Korea’s Jeju Province. Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet. By 2040, plastic…
GEEP National Program Manager Meets UN OCHA, Explores Strategic Collaboration
Newly appointed National Program Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP), Mr Hamza Ibrahim Baba yesterday, Wednesday June 4, 2025 hosted a strategic meeting with Mr. Trond Jensen, the Representative of the United Nations Office for the Coordination…
22 Cities Unite in New Global Partnership to Strengthen Urban Resilience
A new global partnership, ResilientCities, Reimagining Health, brings together 22 cities across 15 countries to tackle climate-related health risks and build healthier urban environments This Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Lighthouse Project, launched by the Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities) and the…
Sustainability Conference in Germany Urges Action Despite Conflicts
A major conference on sustainability and development opened in the northern Germany city of Hamburg on Monday, as participants warned that global environmental issues are being sidelined by conflicts. Around 1,600 people from some 110 countries are expected to attend…
LASG: Ministry of Wealth Creation To Deepen Inter-Agency Collaboration with Resilience Office
The Lagos State government has continued its ongoing efforts to deepen institutional coordination around sustainable development, economic empowerment, and resilience planning. This was emphasized on Wednesday, May 28 as the Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe,…
Decarbonisation: NLNG Urges Tailored Policies for LNG Shipping At World Gas Conferenceon
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has called for targeted and innovative policy frameworks to address the unique challenges of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping industry as the world pushes towards a net-zero future. Speaking during a panel session on LNG…
Sterling Oil, Others Honoured at 2025 Nigeria ESG Summit Awards
Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) Ltd has been honored with the Outstanding Oil and Gas Company Award at the 2025 National Sustainability Achievements Awards, recognizing its industry-leading commitment to climate action, green innovation, and ESG excellence in Nigeria.
Champions for Change: World Football Teams Up With UN Development Goals
© UNICEF/Mustafa Abdalrasol : A ten-year-old boy plays football in an internally displaced camp in Abushok, Sudan. Football unites fans worldwide – but on Wednesday it matched the sport’s global reach with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In…
Global Water Summit 2025: LWC is Committed To The Provision Of Water Supply – Tijani
LWC Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani At The Global Water Summit 2025, “Where Water Meets Money”. The Managing Director of the Lagos Water Corporation Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani has affirmed his commitment to the provision of water supply in Lagos…
Shell’s Nigeria Exit Doesn’t Stop Billions in Cleanup Liability – Niger Delta Activists Warn Shareholders, Investors
As Shell divests from its Nigerian subsidiary SPDC, communities and civil society demand justice, cleanup funds, and accountability for decades of oil pollution in the Niger Delta—raising legal, financial, and moral questions about Shell’s exit strategy, ongoing liability for decades long environmental pollution and capability of the new entity to undertake remediation efforts.
