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Ramadan 2024: Islamic philanthropy surges to record high as UN delivers warning

Islamic philanthropy raised a record $46 million for 2 million displaced people in...

Battling green skill shortage in the quest for a sustainable economy

Growth in demand for green skills is outpacing the increase in supply -...

Nigeria to get WHO-recommended new malaria vaccine by Mid-2024

The World Health Organisation has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention...

Google announces N75m equity-free fund for Nigerian SMBs

Google has announced the opening of applications for the Hustle Academy SMB Fund...
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Our environment need protections while we also require clean energy supply to aid the growth and development of our communities. We monitor the activities of all players in the economic sector and their impact on the environment.

2025 WED: FBRA deepens circular economy awareness with community engagements

The Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a series of impactful activities to mark the 2025 World...

WED: Legislator commends passage of bill on endangered species

The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Environment, Hon. Terseer Ugbor has commended the passage of Nigeria Endangered Species Conservation and...

2025 WED: FBRA deepens circular economy awareness with community engagements

The Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a series of impactful activities to mark the 2025 World Environment Day (WED). The 2025 WED was celebrated globally under the theme; Beat Plastic Pollution. The Executive Director, FBRA, Agharese Onaghise noted in a press statement: "FBRA’s campaign this year centred on promoting circular economy practices, fostering behavioural change, and empowering young Nigerians to lead environmental action, with initiatives focused on education, advocacy, and infrastructure support". In line with its youth-centric strategy, FBRA kicked off its World...
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Seplat Energy insists energy access will be biggest driver of social, economic development in Africa

The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy Plc, Roger Brown has reiterated that access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy will be the biggest driver of...
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Environment & Energy

IOM Report shows $20m required to mitigate impact of flooding on 4.2m Nigerians

Advises strengthening of evidence-based preparedness In its 2023 Nigeria Response Overview Disaster Preparedness Plan, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has projected $20m as the total...
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Environment & Energy

Circular Economy Hotspot: Lagos, Netherlands collaborate to tackle environmental issues

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that the state government's intended partnership with the Netherlands on a circular economy hotspot aims to...
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Environment & Energy

CSOs demand robust implementation of global plastic treaty

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to implement the global plastic treaty by adopting comprehensive zero-waste plans to...
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Environment & Energy

WCS assures of support to Nigeria’s Customs against illegal wildlife trade

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has assured that it will continue to support and collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to fight illegal...
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Environment & Energy

Ogun moves for gas-powered mass transit vehicles

The Ogun State Government is now making moves to begin the process of converting vehicles from fuel to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a...
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Environment & Energy

GEAPP commits $100m to boost renewable energy development

Renewable energy can become Africa’s job engine in the wake of the energy transition - Prof. Yemi Osinbajo The Global Energy Alliance for People and...
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Environment & Energy

Waste Pickers Association Appoints Comrade Alhaji Adama as General Secretary

The umbrella body for waste pickers in Nigeria, the Waste Pickers Association of Nigeria (WAPAN) has announced the appointment of Alhaji Suleiman Adama as...
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Environment & Energy

Tree-planting: Lagos government urges stakeholders on environmental sustainability

Lagos State government has urged relevant stakeholders to complement its tree planting initiative, to ensure a greener, sustainable city. The Permanent Secretary (Office of Environmental...
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