Chief Dumo Lulu Briggs has unveiled plans to mobilise 319,000 environmental marshals across Rivers State as part of a proposed statewide initiative to strengthen environmental protection, promote climate resilience and expand access to green livelihood opportunities. The proposal, known as RESET2Green Rivers and powered by the FREE2RESET Initiative, was announced during activities marking World Sustainability Day 2026. It aims to encourage grassroots participation in environmental sustainability while connecting residents with skills development, green businesses and employment opportunities. Speaking on the initiative, Lulu Briggs said communities would play a central role in addressing environmental challenges and adopting sustainable practices across homes, schools, markets, farms, waterways and public spaces. Operating under...

Nigeria has taken a significant step into the international renewable energy certificate market following the accreditation of EF Market Solutions Nigeria Limited (EFMS) as an authorised issuer of internationally recognised renewable energy certificates in Lagos State. The accreditation, granted by the Netherlands-based I-TRACK Foundation, makes EFMS the first and only Nigerian company authorised to issue International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC(E)) in the country. The development also replaces a United Kingdom-based company that previously managed the issuance of the certificates in Nigeria. The approval creates an opportunity for local renewable energy operators to generate additional foreign currency income from the electricity they produce, while connecting Nigerian clean energy projects...

The Federal Government has introduced the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, alongside plans to establish a mega tractor...

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) strengthened its sustainability footprint in the first half of 2026, deploying billions of naira to green, agricultural and climate-related...

The United Nations (UN) has renewed its call for stronger financial commitments, deeper partnerships and sustained investment in people to help Africa accelerate progress...

EEP Africa has opened nominations for its 2026 Project of the Year award, inviting eligible clean energy businesses to showcase significant achievements in innovation,...