By Mercy Omoike Thrivescape Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, has sensitised Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) leaders, Alimosho Chapter, on compliance with urban planning and building regulations to prevent building collapse and drive zero demolition. Ms Tosin Ayodele, during the “Avoidance is Better than Building Collapse/Demolition”Continue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Director- General of Nigeria Conservative Foundation, (NCF), Mr Joseph Onoja, has called on Nigerians to organise tree planting events to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries rather than throw lavish parties. Onoja made the call on Friday in Abuja at the maiden edition of the AbujaContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to promoting disability-inclusive access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Nigeria through its $700 million Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme. This reaffirmation came during a roundtable discussion on disability inclusion in WASHContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has inaugurated the newly appointed Governing Boards and Executive Management Teams of the 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs). Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja on Friday, Utsev congratulated the appointees and emphasised their role in supportingContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua United Nations Development Programme, Global Environment Facility, Small Grant Programme (UNDP GEF SGP) says it has trained no fewer than 200 teachers and 1000 pupils across Nigeria on green energy technologies. Mrs Ibironke Olubamise, Coordinator, UNDP GEF SGP, disclosed this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Dr Olumide Abimbola, Founder, Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI), on Monday said Nigeria should lead the charge for Africa’s climate future through an equitable, homegrown and economically sound energy transition. Abimbola stated this ahead of a workshop organised by APR in partnership with the Federal Ministry ofContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to include critical voices in national climate change policy formulations. Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary, NLC, made the call at the opening session of the Post COP 29 Review meeting held on Friday in Abuja. The meetingContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The National Programme Officer, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Dr Reuben Bamidele, has charged manufacturers to embrace sustainable practices to minimise ecological footprints and environmental impact. Bamidele made the call at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ikeja Branch 2025, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)/Managing Directors Forum onContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has urged world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis. Speaking on Wednesday during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to forging a paradigm shift in whichContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda on Wednesday pledged to allocate 30 per cent of the state’s annual budget to climate resilience, as part of efforts to establish a Green Investment Fund. Radda made the pledge at the Katsina State Climate Action and Green Investment Summit in AbujaContinue Reading
