Nigeria reached a significant milestone in its sustainability drive, unveiling the Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) during the ongoing COP28 in Dubai. The event, held at the esteemed African Pavilion in the Blue Zone, witnessed dignitaries and global delegates marking this groundbreaking launch. Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Read More…
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UAE and charities pledge $777 million for climate-linked tropical diseases at COP28 summit
Amidst the ongoing COP28 summit’s focus on climate-related health hazards, the United Arab Emirates and multiple charitable organisations pledged a substantial $777 million for eradicating neglected tropical diseases that are anticipated to escalate with rising temperatures, revealed in a statement by COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber. Describing climate-related factors as a significant threat to human Read More…
UN climate change conference in Dubai gathers global leaders
Dubai hosts world leaders at crucial climate summit The UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai is poised to witness the convergence of prominent world figures, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, European Union leaders, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, among the anticipated 170 global leaders in attendance. “Scholz aims to promote Read More…
Lagos Commissioner issues seven-day contravention notice to property owners along Ikota River,” says “no going back” on enforcement
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has issued a seven-day contravention notice to owners of buildings along Orchid Road, Agungi, Ajiran, Conservation Road, Osapa bordering the Ikota River. According to the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Kunle Adesina, Wahab announced Read More…
NCF and Ford Foundation empower CSOs for COP28, amplifying climate justice voices
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has teamed up with the Ford Foundation to support members of the Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA) in bolstering their influence on climate justice in Nigeria. Dr. Joseph Onoja, the Director-General of NCF, expressed in a statement that seven selected members of the Alliance would be actively engaging at the Read More…
Nigerian-German economic ties strengthened by $500 million renewable energy pact and gas export deal
In Berlin, Nigerian and German firms have solidified their economic partnership by signing two significant agreements, announced a presidential spokesperson. The deals encompass a substantial $500 million renewable energy pact and a gas export arrangement, marking a pivotal step in bolstering ties between the nations. Union Bank of Nigeria and Germany’s DWS Group sealed a Read More…
Lagos aims to restore drainages through enhanced enforcement
The Lagos State Government is doubling down on enforcement measures to restore drainage alignments across the state. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, affirmed the government’s commitment to this cause, emphasising the goal of preventing flooding by reinstating setbacks and drainage alignments. Wahab led a high-profile delegation from the ministry on an Read More…
Sun Africa LLC pledges $2.2 billion for Nigeria’s power infrastructure
In a significant move, Sun Africa LLC, an international organisation, has pledged extensive support to bolster President Bola Tinubu’s administration by injecting $2.2 billion into critical power infrastructure development for Nigeria. The Minister of Power, Mr.Adebayo Adelabu, in a statement released in Abuja on Sunday by Mr. Bolaji Tunji, his Special Adviser for Strategic Communication Read More…
Lagos embarks on secondary drainage masterplan to address flooding
The Lagos State Government has initiated a project to develop a secondary drainage masterplan for selected local governments in a bid to mitigate the recurrent flooding challenges faced by the state. At a forum held on Tuesday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, emphasised the importance of sustainable, equitable, and Read More…
Lagos Government shuts Ogba City Mall and Ajah Market over waste disposal violations
The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action to address waste disposal violations by shutting down the Ogba City Mall in Ikeja and the Ajah market in Etti-Osa. This move is part of a broader effort to ensure responsible waste management and maintain a clean environment in the state. The closure of these facilities was Read More…