Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, UNEP, Inger Andersen has called for more transparent, inclusive progress on finance, migration and adaptation. Andersen advocated for this action noting that while COP29 has delivered a hard fought deal, securing a…
The Future of Energy: Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow
Keynote Address At the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 At the 2024 African Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa, Olu Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser on Energy to the President of Nigeria, delivered a compelling address on the future of…
Sahara Group Foundation Launches MADAA Initiative to Empower African Entrepreneurs
The Sahara Group Foundation has officially launched its Making A Difference Around Africa (MADAA) initiative, designed to empower aspiring African entrepreneurs and help them realize their business aspirations. During the unveiling of MADAA, Chidilim Menakaya, Head of Programs at Sahara…
Three winners emerge in 2024 TotalEnergies’ Startupper Challenge
TotalEnergies’ has revealed winners of the fourth edition of the company’s annual startupper challenge. In a statement released to the media, the winners emerged after a keenly contested competition which saw 5906 applications and 1540 successful applicants. Out of this…
Nigeria Targets 1 Million CNG Vehicle Conversions Over 24 Years Amid Concerns of Gas Safety and Conversion Standards at MEMAN Lecture
* Pi-CNG Vehicle Conversion Initiative to Promote Cleaner Energy In a strategic effort to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on conventional fuels like Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (Pi-CNG), has declared that over the next…
Made In Nigeria heads to Global Climate Conference COP29 in Azerbaijan, Hosts Nigerian Pavilion at GreenZone
* Presidency calls on indigenous manufacturers and innovators to showcase local climate action solutions * Subscribed participants will receive two week accreditation and free visa The Made In Nigeria Project Office (MainPro) is set to make a significant impact at…
“Collaboration will Make Lagos State a Model for Innovative Transport in Africa”, says LASG Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, says the state transport sector can become a model for integrated and innovative transport system through coordinated collaboration. Osiyemi said this at the maiden Nigeria Transport Summit organised by the Transportation…
Headfort Foundation holds Human Rights Workshop for Police Heads of Human Rights Unit
Headfort Foundation for Justice in partnership with Justice Peace and Development Center (Holy Family Catholic Church, Festac) on Tuesday, Oct. 15 held a capacity building workshop for the Heads of Human Rights Department of Area H, Command, Nigeria Police Force…
UNDP, Central African Republic Inaugurate Rebuilt Infrastructure
Faustin Archange Touadera, President of the Central African Republic (CAR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have celebrated the inauguration of rebuilt socio-economic infrastructure in Bossangoa, capital of Quham, one of the 14 prefectures of CAR. This milestone marks…
Lagos State Government Advocates Decentralization of Power Sector
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated the state’s commitment to decentralising power generation and distribution. He emphasised that reliable power access is essential for fostering industrial growth, stimulating entrepreneurship, and improving the quality of life in…