Tag Archives: Environment

_Says energy tokenism can’t address energy poverty_ In a major win for sustainable energy advocacy, the Leapfrog Alliance, Co-launched by the Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) and 19 global organizations in 2024, has been named Impact Initiative of the Year (Global) at the IMPACT Investment Awards. The Alliance focuses on boosting corporate incentives for clean energy procurement in underserved and …

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By Dayo Emmanuel A non-governmental organisation, Future Savers Sustainable Development Initiative (FSSDI), has inaugurated a Climate Club at Sari Iganmu Senior Secondary School, Lagos State, as part of efforts to promote environmental awareness and climate education among young Nigerians. The inauguration, which took place recently, is aimed at encouraging students to take early responsibility for environmental protection, climate justice and …

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…holds walk, soccer, literary activities Oluchi Eze UrbanBetter Cityzens, a social venture concerned about accelerating the demand for healthy climate, sustainable development into cities and the way cities are built, has called on Nigerians to adopt sustainable lifestyle tailored towards promoting quality air. The advocacy group whose Lagos Hub is hosted by Lagos Urban Development Initiative (LUDI), said several activities …

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Women from Gada Biyu and nearby mining communities yesterday in Bauchi State, North East Nigeria gathered to stage a protest against irresponsible mining activities posing threat to their health and livelihood in their communities. Led by Matthias Ugonma, Executive Director of Media Advocacy on Climate Change Initiative, the women are demanding a stronger enforcement of mining regulations in their communities. …

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Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and regulatory frameworks in African countries significantly shape oil and gas investments in the continent, as they influence costs, compliance requirements, and project risk profiles

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The Lagos State Government issued an apology on Thursday 4th July to residents for the disruptions caused by the heavy rainfalls on Wednesday. In a press release signed by Kunle Adeshina, Director of Public Affairs in the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, addressed the issue in a series of …

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Seyi Olowu is the founder of FUTURESAVERS INITIAIVE, a non-governmental organisation that has a bias for the environment. Olowu, an Indian trained computer scientist is now a farmer and environmental activist who champions the cause of climate change with action. He is passionate about the environment and wishes everyone takes time to learn about the dangers involved when the environment …

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An environmentalist and coordinator of Eko Free Health Mission, Dr. Adedolapo Fashawe has said that human action is responsible for climate change which is now a global phenomenon. Fashawe made the statement last Friday during the 2019 Hackathon event at the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) Ikeja, Lagos. She stated that humans are responsible for climate change due …

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Scientists have sent warnings to residents of Lagos and other coastal cities over future floods that may be the worst in recent times. The environmental scientists have appealed to those close to the coastal lines to relocate or face the prospect of a disorderly, chaotic situation as climate change worsens. The environmentalists, A.R. Siders, Miyuki Hino and Katharine J. Mach, …

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The Coalition of NGOs on sustainable and healthy environments on Monday has urged the Federal Government to obey the international community’s call for a conducive environment  by honouring environmental treaties. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that National Coordinator of the Coalition, Dr. Odigha Odigha, gave the advice in an interview with its reporter in Lagos. Odigha was commenting on the 2019 World Earth Day …

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